Makers Guild Wales

Makers Guild Wales Makers Guild Wales - Welsh Contemporary Craft, workshops and exhibitions
Urdd Gwneuthyrwyr Cymru – Hefyd, mae'n cynrychioli 89 o Grefftwyr Cymreig.

The Makers Guild in Wales

The Makers Guild in Wales is an independent charitable organisation which exists to further its aims as laid out in its Articles of Association:
“The Objects are to advance education for the public benefit in the Visual Arts and Crafts in particular but not exclusively by exhibitions of high quality hand made crafts and the provision of workshop programmes”

The Charity

owns and runs the gallery, Craft in the Bay, and is also a membership organisation, representing 89 Welsh craftmakers. The organisation runs a number of Charitable activities that include- Exhibitions that showcase craft and applied art from both emerging and renowned artists from Wales and further afield; and Education programmes, which include adult workshops, INSET workshops, outreach programmes and work placements for both students and school-age children, which are all seen as a vital to fulfilling our charitable aims. Ymddiriedolaeth elusennol annibynnol yw Urdd Gwneuthurwyr Cymru sy'n bodoli i hyrwyddo ei amcanion a nodir yn ei Erthyglau Cymdeithasiad:
“Yr Amcanion yw gwella addysg yng Nghelf Weledol a Chrefft er les y cyhoedd trwy arddangos yn arbennig ond nid yn unig, crefftwaith o waith llaw safon uchel ac i redeg rhaglen o weithdai.”
Yr Elusen sy'n piau a rhedeg y galeri, Crefft yn y Bae. Mae'r ymddiriedolaeth yn rhedeg nifer o weithgareddau elusennol sy'n cynnwys: Arddangosfeydd o grefftwaith a chelf gymhwysol gan artistiaid newydd ac adnabyddus o Gymru a gwledydd eraill,
Rhaglenni addysg sy'n cynnwys gweithdai ar gyfer oedolion ac INSET, rhaglenni ymestyn allan a phrofiad gwaith i fyfyrwyr a phlant oedran ysgol. Rydym yn eu gweld yn holl bwysig i ni gyflawni ein hamcanion elusennol.

In Practice, our next exhibition , featuring work by the Staff at at CardiffMetropolitanUniversityOpen 5 Apr to 26 May...
01/04/2025

In Practice, our next exhibition , featuring work by the Staff at at CardiffMetropolitanUniversity
Open 5 Apr to 26 May, join us for the opening event 2-4pm Sat 5 Apr, all welcome!
Cardiff School of Art & Design Cardiff Metropolitan University

Still time to choose a beautiful handmade gift for Mother’s Day!Open daily 10am-5pm .designs
29/03/2025

Still time to choose a beautiful handmade gift for Mother’s Day!

Open daily 10am-5pm

.designs

Get creative on our upcoming craft workshops, small groups, fab tutors and a perfect gift for Mother's day too!https://...
29/03/2025


Get creative on our upcoming craft workshops, small groups, fab tutors and a perfect gift for Mother's day too!
https://buff.ly/WG0CjSG

Just arrived!New ceramics by Jan Beeny, now available in the gallery and online too! https://buff.ly/10...
28/03/2025

Just arrived!
New ceramics by Jan Beeny, now available in the gallery and online too!


https://buff.ly/10TSPyL

Take a look at our curated pick of gift ideas for Mother's DayWe have selected a wide range of craft to suit any style a...
26/03/2025

Take a look at our curated pick of gift ideas for Mother's Day
We have selected a wide range of craft to suit any style and budget.
Available in the gallery and online too.
https://buff.ly/kg5EJMD

Beautiful Jewellery by Sara Lloyd Morris'My work is inspired by the ever-changing landscape of the Pembrokeshire shoreli...
23/03/2025

Beautiful Jewellery by Sara Lloyd Morris
'My work is inspired by the ever-changing landscape of the Pembrokeshire shoreline, informed by the texture and colours of the earth, sea and sky of the Pembrokeshire landscape'

https://buff.ly/2WfXF5n

New Ceramics by Jane Samuel, now available online!Jane draws inspiration from the sea and surrounding shoreline, creatin...
22/03/2025

New Ceramics by Jane Samuel, now available online!
Jane draws inspiration from the sea and surrounding shoreline, creating sculptures which reflect not only the natural elements of her surroundings, but also the nature of life and our journey through it.

https://buff.ly/pa4ZKjK

This weekend! See and buy from many of the very best Makers, including our own Karl Watkins , Carole King , Sandra Eli...
21/03/2025

This weekend!

See and buy from many of the very best Makers, including our own Karl Watkins , Carole King , Sandra Elizabeth , 21-23 March, More details- https://buff.ly/DO2EZCH Craft Festival

'Some details of works that caught my eye in Gallery, I've focused on my interest in textures & mark making' ...
19/03/2025



'Some details of works that caught my eye in Gallery, I've focused on my interest in textures & mark making'



Join us today to celebrate Nowruz (Persian New Year) with a special FREE Still Life Drawing Session with Elmira, some tr...
19/03/2025

Join us today to celebrate Nowruz (Persian New Year) with a special FREE Still Life Drawing Session with Elmira, some traditional Persian biscuits and a nice cuppa too. Booking not required and all abilities welcome!
Wednesday 19 March
1-3pm
At Craft in the Bay
Free event

Join us to celebrate Nowruz (Persian New Year) with a special FREE Still Life Drawing Session with Elmira, some traditio...
17/03/2025

Join us to celebrate Nowruz (Persian New Year) with a special FREE Still Life Drawing Session with Elmira, some traditional Persian biscuits and a nice cuppa too. Booking not required and all abilities welcome!

Wednesday 19 March
1-3pm
At Craft in the Bay
Free event

Meic is a stonecarver and artist with a workshop in Penrhyndeudraeth, North Wales. He uses local , and to create...
15/03/2025


Meic is a stonecarver and artist with a workshop in Penrhyndeudraeth, North Wales. He uses local , and to create his wonderful intricately carved sculptures. More - https://buff.ly/G4cfnhT

We've a few spaces left on our Craft workshops over the next few weeksYou can book online - https://buff.ly/5lkQcc4 Our...
13/03/2025


We've a few spaces left on our Craft workshops over the next few weeks
You can book online - https://buff.ly/5lkQcc4
Our workshops make a perfect gift too!

Cardiff Bay series, by Caroline ReesPapercuts inspired by iconic buildings in Cardiff BayAvailable online - https://buff...
09/03/2025

Cardiff Bay series, by Caroline Rees
Papercuts inspired by iconic buildings in Cardiff Bay
Available online - https://buff.ly/jW9OqeX

Beautiful Jewellery by Beca Beeby'A bookshelf....With some of my favourite things'Available online or in the gallery now...
08/03/2025

Beautiful Jewellery by Beca Beeby
'A bookshelf....With some of my favourite things'

Available online or in the gallery now - https://buff.ly/Wb4LIgY

Address

The Flourish, Lloyd George Avenue
Cardiff
CF104QH

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

029 2048 4611

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Guest post by our volunteer today @jadehr1 'I picked Christian Ryan's stained glass because of the way it reflected the sun this morning' #christianryanstainedglass #stainedglass #glassart #heritagecrafts #volunteer #artsvolunteer #cdfvol #craftvolunteer #craftgallery #makersgallery

#anncatrinevans 'Creu patrwm a bwrw Aur mewn mowld tywod dau ddarn 🌟 pattern making and casting gold in a two part mold' #castinggold #bwrwaur #patternmaking #creupatrwm #gemwaithaur #dechraproses #goldjewellery #beginingprocess #yrefail

#LastFewDays #makersinfocus Sheila McDonald and Mandy Nash Sheila and Mandy met in the 1980’s whilst studying at the Royal College of Art, sharing a studio in London when they first set up their practices. They have a mutual passion for colour and pattern, although they work in very different materials. This exhibition celebrates their friendship and their joy of experimenting in a variety of media showing new work in mosaic, enamel, silverware, acrylic laminate, felt and stitch. @mandynashdesignermaker #sheilamcdonaldjewellery #jewellery #jewellerydesign #jewellerymaker #jewellerylover #felt #feltmaking #Wales #enamel #mosaic #silverware #acryliclaminates #stitch #scotland #friendship #craft #craftmakers #craftinthebay

#LASTFEWDAYS Basketry: Rescuing, Reviving, Retaining Showcasing the designs, skills and techniques of traditional basketry in Wales , on until 23 March #heritage #heritagecrafts #basket #basketmaking #basketmaker #basketry #basketryartist #welshbasketmaker #welshbasketry

#RuthShelley #Gwydr #Glass Agor yr odyn! Opening the Kiln! More/Mwy - https://buff.ly/br4Jq2I #handmadeglass #madeinwales #gwneudallaw #gwneudâllawyngnghymru #ruthshelleyglass #ruthshelleygwydr

Say it with Sparkle! Handcrafted in Wales! Take a look at our unique collection of handmade jewellery from Wales - https://buff.ly/LYD7nAL #handmadejewellery #madeinwales #uniquejewellery #buywelsh #buyfromthemaker #makersgallery #cardiffgallery #buyonline

#springvibes How are you getting ready for Spring? #spring #glassart #jewellery #springy #sun #plants #picnic #weaving #baskets #springcollection #ceramics #cardiff #makerswales #creativecardiff #thingstodoincardiff #cardiffart #welshart Thanks to our volunteer today, Ruby

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We look forward to welcoming you to our gallery which is open 10 -5pm everyday! See work by Welsh makers including textiles, ceramics, jewellery, print, etc… See our program of exhibitions and take part on our craft workshops all in our unique heritage building in Cardiff Bay! . . . #craftcommunity #handmadewithlove #welshmakers #heritagecraft #cardiff #craftworkshops #craft #handmadart #contemporarycrafts #craftinthebay #creativeworkshops #supporthandmade #craftlovers #makersgonnamake #craftsmanship #localartists #heritagebuilding #welshcreativity #craftculture #handcraftedwithlove #craftcourses #madeinwales #diyworkshops #artandcraft #handmadeheritage #welshartisans #timelesscrafts #craftinspired #creativeminds #craftcelebration

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#MakersMaking #ChristianRyan Soldering a panel for one of his unique stained glass panels. #stainedglass #soldering #craft #madeinwales #welshglassart #glassart #stainedglassartist #heritagecraft #craftskills #heritage #welshcraft

#MakersMaking #MarianHafPrintmaker 'Inking and printing my recent mini prints' Marian is in the gallery today, come along and say hello! #madeinwales #craftskills #printmaking #drypoint #drypointprint #miniprint #printmaker #printmakingforall #intaglioprint #intaglioprintmaking

Join us for the opening of our exhibition ‘Basketry’ Rescuing, Reviving, Retaining - 12-2pm Saturday 1st February, and meet many of the exhibiting makers! ✨A l l W E L CO M E✨ #basket #basketmaking #basketmaker #basketry #basketryartist #welshbasketmaker #welshbasketry #craft

#MakersinFocus Sheila and Mandy met in the 1980’s whilst studying at the Royal College of Art, sharing a studio in London when they first set up their practices. They have a mutual passion for colour and pattern, although they work in very different materials. This exhibition celebrates their friendship and their joy of experimenting in a variety of media showing new work in mosaic, enamel, silverware, acrylic laminate, felt and stitch. @MandyNashDesignerMaker #sheilamcdonaldjewellery . . . #jewellery #jewellerydesign #jewellerymaker #jewellerylover #felt #feltmaking #Wales #enamel #mosaic #silverware #acryliclaminates #stitch #scotland #friendship #craft #craftmakers #craftinthebay

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