Meet the Maker - Cwrdd â’r Gwneuthurwr
'Meet the Maker' - FREE artist talks organised by The Friends of the Makers Guild, we welcome non-Friends too, spaces are limited on these talks so please book, admin@makersguildinwales.org.uk
Below you'll find our next scheduled Meet The Maker Talk, these talks take place monthly, usually at Craft in the Bay.
Please join our mailing list if you'd like to get advance updates on the upcoming talks.
We look forward to seeing you at these events!
And please do bring a 'Friend'!
admin@makersguildinwales.org.uk
Below you'll find our next scheduled Meet The Maker Talk, these talks take place monthly, usually at Craft in the Bay.
Please join our mailing list if you'd like to get advance updates on the upcoming talks.
We look forward to seeing you at these events!
And please do bring a 'Friend'!
admin@makersguildinwales.org.uk
Upcoming events:
Martin Weatherhead
Meet the Maker - Join Martin Weatherhead as he talks about his Tapestry Peredur at the Senedd, 12-1pm 15th April 2024
Early in 2023 Martin first displayed his impressive Tapestry at Craft in the Bay, many, many years have gone into this magnificent depiction of the Tale of Peredur from the Mabinogion, this piece is now touring Wales and will next be on exhibition at the Senedd between 16 March to 30 April. You are cordially invited to attend a Meet the Maker Event at the Senedd with Martin, 12-1pm 15th April, please email Martin directly as numbers are strictly limited by the Senedd |
LYNDA SHELL - TEXTILES
Saturday 11th May, 11am
Meet the Maker Talk - to coincide with Lynda's new collection of textiles showing in our Maker in Focus area of the gallery, Lynda will be giving an insight into her design and making processes.
Print Workshop - following Lynda's talk she is offering a Block Print workshop from 1pm - 4pm at Craft in the Bay. Please visit our workshop page for full information and to book your place.
Meet the Maker Talk - to coincide with Lynda's new collection of textiles showing in our Maker in Focus area of the gallery, Lynda will be giving an insight into her design and making processes.
Print Workshop - following Lynda's talk she is offering a Block Print workshop from 1pm - 4pm at Craft in the Bay. Please visit our workshop page for full information and to book your place.
KIM COLEBROOK - CERAMICS
Saturday 25th May, 11am
Ceramics Demonstration - Kim joined the Makers Guild in Wales in 2023, showing her exquisite porcelain vessels and sculptures inspired by geological forms and the coal seams of Wales. She will be in the gallery on the 25th May to demonstrate some of her techniques in porcelain.
Ceramics Demonstration - Kim joined the Makers Guild in Wales in 2023, showing her exquisite porcelain vessels and sculptures inspired by geological forms and the coal seams of Wales. She will be in the gallery on the 25th May to demonstrate some of her techniques in porcelain.
SELWYN GALE - JEWELLERY
Saturday 15th June, 11am
Meet the Maker Talk - a fabulous opportunity to learn more about Selwyn's professional jewellery practice and the design and making skills that lead to his beautiful pieces.
Meet the Maker Talk - a fabulous opportunity to learn more about Selwyn's professional jewellery practice and the design and making skills that lead to his beautiful pieces.
PAST MEET THE MAKER EVENTS:
24th February 2024 Laura Thomas - Laura gave a talk about her exhibition Woven/Unwoven showing at Craft in the Bay. A fascinating insight into her 20 years of contemporary textile practice.
2nd December 2023 Angharad Pearce Jones - Book Launch & Talk
24th October 2023 - Rebecca Oldfield, Cardiff based Jeweller and Silversmith was talking about her jewellery and her silversmithing which was on display in our current exhibition with Rauni Higson.
9th September 2023 Rauni Higson Rauni gave a Walk and Talk around her amazing Silversmithing work in her exhibition
4th July 2023 11am, Jodie Hook , Jeweller , Jodie creates detailed jewellery using silver and gold, Jodie talked through some of her collection of gemstones and how she designs bespoke pieces for her clients.
August 2023
Tuesday 1st August at 11am Jill Riley weaver Jill is inspired by the natural environment, landscapes and the Weather, her current exhibition is titled "Weather Patterns", and feature a series of 12 pieces, each reflecting the huge extremes that featured in 2022, from the winds of February to the scorchingly dry summer. Jill talked about her work and inspirations.
June 2023
Tuesday 6th June at 11am, Susan Smith, Embroiderer, Sue talked about her current emroidery pieces featuring Welsh Chapels, some still in use, others often abandoned and neglected, all of which she finds as inspiration for her beautifully intricate pieces of embroidery.
May 2023
Monday 15th May at 10.30am, Verity Pulford, Glass Artist , award winning glass artist and curator of our current exhibition, Uncommon Beauty, Gave a talk through her work and the artists featured in the exhibition.
April 2023
Ruth Shelley , Glass Artist, Cardiff based award winning glass artist, Ruth talked about her career and recent inspirational trip to Uzbekistan.
March 2023
Ann Catrin Evans internationally renowned Sculptor and Jeweller. gave a talk through her career to date , her most prominent commission is here in Cardiff Bay - the bronze and aluminium handles throughout the Wales Millennium Centre. She has a strong relationship with the WMC having made the ceremonial Opening Key also.
Februrary 2023
Stuart Neale of Sioni Rhys Handweavers gave an inspirational talk about his weaving career and some fascinating facts about the history of weaving too.
October 2022
Walk and Talk around our Exhibition, Clay - Canvas, with many of the Artists and Ceramicists were on hand to talk about their wonderful work.
September 2022
'A History of Craft in the Bay' , by former project manager Ron Adam, as part of the relaunch of our Friends Scheme, and to celebrate the 20th Anniverssary of The Guild fundraising and re-opening our unique Grade II listed Building, The Guild's project mangager at that time gave a short talk about how the Makers Guild managed to secure the future of our unique home. Come along and learn more about our Friends Scheme and our unique building!
24th February 2024 Laura Thomas - Laura gave a talk about her exhibition Woven/Unwoven showing at Craft in the Bay. A fascinating insight into her 20 years of contemporary textile practice.
2nd December 2023 Angharad Pearce Jones - Book Launch & Talk
24th October 2023 - Rebecca Oldfield, Cardiff based Jeweller and Silversmith was talking about her jewellery and her silversmithing which was on display in our current exhibition with Rauni Higson.
9th September 2023 Rauni Higson Rauni gave a Walk and Talk around her amazing Silversmithing work in her exhibition
4th July 2023 11am, Jodie Hook , Jeweller , Jodie creates detailed jewellery using silver and gold, Jodie talked through some of her collection of gemstones and how she designs bespoke pieces for her clients.
August 2023
Tuesday 1st August at 11am Jill Riley weaver Jill is inspired by the natural environment, landscapes and the Weather, her current exhibition is titled "Weather Patterns", and feature a series of 12 pieces, each reflecting the huge extremes that featured in 2022, from the winds of February to the scorchingly dry summer. Jill talked about her work and inspirations.
June 2023
Tuesday 6th June at 11am, Susan Smith, Embroiderer, Sue talked about her current emroidery pieces featuring Welsh Chapels, some still in use, others often abandoned and neglected, all of which she finds as inspiration for her beautifully intricate pieces of embroidery.
May 2023
Monday 15th May at 10.30am, Verity Pulford, Glass Artist , award winning glass artist and curator of our current exhibition, Uncommon Beauty, Gave a talk through her work and the artists featured in the exhibition.
April 2023
Ruth Shelley , Glass Artist, Cardiff based award winning glass artist, Ruth talked about her career and recent inspirational trip to Uzbekistan.
March 2023
Ann Catrin Evans internationally renowned Sculptor and Jeweller. gave a talk through her career to date , her most prominent commission is here in Cardiff Bay - the bronze and aluminium handles throughout the Wales Millennium Centre. She has a strong relationship with the WMC having made the ceremonial Opening Key also.
Februrary 2023
Stuart Neale of Sioni Rhys Handweavers gave an inspirational talk about his weaving career and some fascinating facts about the history of weaving too.
October 2022
Walk and Talk around our Exhibition, Clay - Canvas, with many of the Artists and Ceramicists were on hand to talk about their wonderful work.
September 2022
'A History of Craft in the Bay' , by former project manager Ron Adam, as part of the relaunch of our Friends Scheme, and to celebrate the 20th Anniverssary of The Guild fundraising and re-opening our unique Grade II listed Building, The Guild's project mangager at that time gave a short talk about how the Makers Guild managed to secure the future of our unique home. Come along and learn more about our Friends Scheme and our unique building!