Crickhowell Open Studios 2023 guide

CRiC: Community and Open Studios Hub

The CRiC staff and volunteer team are delighted to once again welcome visitors to the Crickhowell Open Studios Weekend. CRiC is the perfect starting point to linger over a cup of coffee while planning a route before you explore the 21 venues showcasing the wonderful art and creativity that the area inspires.

Jan Morgan, Centre Manager

Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre

Beaufort Street

Crickhowell

NP8 1BN

Tel: 01873 811970

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Crickhowell Open Studios

A hallmark of Crickhowell’s cultural calendar, the hugely popular annual Open Studios Weekend is an opportunity to visit creative spaces spiralling out from the centre of Crickhowell. It provides the perfect excuse to explore the area.

Artists will open their doors enabling visitors to see works-inprogress, learn about different creative processes, and often buy unique work directly from the artists.

Participating galleries will be filled to the brim with paintings, prints, drawings, jewellery, ceramics and sculpture giving access to great variety and quality.

Curate your own art ‘trail’ by following those distinctive red arrows across the area and support the region’s creative community who have made the return of this event possible for the thirteenth year. Studios are free to visit with plenty of places to linger en-route to eat, drink and explore. Many artists will welcome commissions and be willing to open their studios by appointment at other times of the year.

Suzette Pratten

Open Studios Co-ordinator

Oriel CRiC Gallery, Crickhowell

E: gallery@visitcrickhowell.wales

T: 01873 813665

Left to right: Ethan McArdle ,Vicki Haycock, Suzette Pratten (back) and Jan Morgan (front)

Open Studios Parking

Follow the red parking arrows to find parking in addition to the public car park behind the Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre once that has filled up.

Friends to CRiC

CRiC is shaped by the volunteers, artists, designers, tenants and visitors that connect with us. It is through the hard work, passion and creativity of our community, past and present, that it has evolved into a dynamic centre.

CRiC has substantial overheads to maintain the building and services for the 60000+ users per year and normally receives no regular statutory funding. All contributions we receive, from visitor donations, to legacy gifts, or support from trusts, further strengthens our community. Become a ‘Friend to CRiC’ and financially support our vital work as a community hub in Crickhowell. Sign up forms for a regular or one off donation can be found on www.visitcrickhowell.wales or email Friendtocric@visitcrickhowell.wales

Volunteering

CRiC is supported by volunteers in a number of roles in the centre and during the Crickhowell Walking Festival. If you would like to discuss volunteering opportunities please contact jan@visitcrickhowell.wales

About CRiC

In the centre of Crickhowell CRiC is ideally positioned for advice on where to explore, to pick up a guide or two, buy a gift to remind visitors of their visit or a browse in the Oriel CRiC Gallery upstairs.

Coffee bar

More than an Information Centre, CRiC is very much a central hub for both locals and visitors. The small, wi-fi enabled, coffee bar is a welcoming meeting place for those wanting to catch up and for groups such as Dial-a-Ride to have a chat before setting off.

A taste of Wales

CRiC supports local producers and you will find a variety of locallyproduced gift and food items for sale, as well as maps, guides and publications with a local interest The books, cards and gifts on offer very much have a local and Welsh flavour. Black Mountain Roast Coffee, pure Welsh honey, Wickedly Welsh Chocolate, Melin Tregwynt woven items and Farmers’ Lavender products are just a few of the uniquely Welsh items to tempt visitors.

The centre offers a host of services and facilities for individuals, groups, businesses and organisations.

Room hire

Rooms available for hire include a well-appointed conference room with an ante-room which can also be used for separate small meetings, hot desking or interviews.

The conference room can accommodate up to 24 people and comes equipped with a white board, flip chart, smart TV and video conferencing facilities. The newly enhanced features of the space facilitates effective hybrid meetings, courses and classes for groups, societies, organisations and individuals. The large screen can also be used to live stream or show films and videos.

Other services

Office services:

• Printing

• Photocopying

• Scanning

The other agencies operating out of CRiC are Crickhowell District Archive Centre, Dial-a-Ride and the Volunteer Bureau.

Open Art Competition

The return of the Crickhowell Open Art Exhibition was a welcome addition to the Platinum Jubilee weekend activities and annual Open Studios Weekend in 2022 and was a true celebration of creativity. In addition to a prize of £500 for the overall winner various category prizes were awarded.

• Overall Winner: Carol Bartlet (D)

• Tower Gallery Prize: Nick Pritchard (C)

• Textile Award: Mary Gladstone

• Watercolour Award: John R Harris (A)

• Young Artist Award: Joanna Groves

• Digital Award: Stuart Lloyd

• Printmakers Award: Paul Rickard (B)

• Visitors’ Choice Award: Wendy Mcleod

Quality and variety have become hallmarks of the exhibition, drawing artists from a wide area. Overall winner Carol Bartlet is a textile artist from Penarth, South Wales. She uses collaged fabrics and thread to draw with a free-motion embroidery technique. As is the case with her winning entry ‘Mr Leas’s shop’, Carol often uses historical photographs taken from local lives and businesses from Cardiff and Penarth to inspire her stitched pictures.

We very much appreciate that artists have enabled us to show a wonderfully diverse mix of works in a vast array of styles and media. We are equally grateful for prize-money in excess of £2000 which was donated by supporters of the gallery. These generous donations reflect the immense support the Oriel CRiC Gallery receives from individuals who value its ethos.

Meet the Artist at Oriel CRiC Gallery

Saturday 27 May (10.30am–4pm)

Kim Colebrook (A)

Much of Abergavenny-based ceramicist Kim Colebrook’s work is inspired by her passion for telling the stories of South Wales, the history of its people and its natural assets. Kim’s work uses the Japanese technique of Nerikomi (working with coloured clay) to explore the layers of the South Wales coalfield. Her demonstration will show a variety of approaches to layering the porcelain and oxide porcelains, and the different effects that can be achieved by cutting the clay in various ways. She will also talk about her relatively recent artistic career and her creative work.

Feel free to drop in for a couple of minutes or stay longer. All welcome.

Sunday 28 May

Ann Notley (B)

With the support of the Jean Williams Foundation, Ann Notley and Jan Winstanley have created the opportunity for those interested in hand embroidery to meet regularly in the CRiC conference room. They celebrate and share the skill of hand embroidery and, in particular, stumpwork – a fascinating and intricate form of needlework that dates back to 17th century England. Historically, stumpwork embroidery was commonly utilised for ornamenting religious vestments and church decorations, along with more personal items such as boxes or caskets. The technique involves creating raised elements in a design. By incorporating raised elements, such as flowers, insects or animals, into the design, the piece becomes more visually appealing and tactile.

Monday 29 May

Tracey-Anne Sitch (C )

Tracey is a wildlife artist who finds much of her inspiration in the wildlife and landscape of the beautiful Usk Valley. Her paintings capture the true character of her subject and this has led to her success as an illustrator and author. Seeing her at work will give an insight into the skill needed to create her beautifully intricate watercolours.

1. Oriel CRiC Gallery

CRiC, Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BN. (Tel: 01873 813665)

Sat 27 May: 10am–5pm, Sun 28 May: 10am–5pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–5pm.

The Oriel CRiC Gallery is the perfect starting point for a weekend of art exploration during the Crickhowell Open Studios Weekend. Hosting the annual Open Art Exhibition, the gallery celebrates the creativity of artists from far and wide in a varied and exciting exhibition.

Supported by a team of welcoming volunteers, the gallery has become a destination in its own right, giving inspiration and enjoyment to many.

In addition to the artists regularly represented by the gallery, visiting artists are welcomed to each of the 6 annual exhibitions. Applications to exhibit can be made on www.orielcric.wales

The programme for the remainder of 2023:

27 May–8 July: Crickhowell Open Art Exhibition

12 July–16 September: Summer Exhibition

19 September–11 November: Autumn Exhibition

15 November–January 2024: Christmas at CRiC

The gallery is in the centre of Crickhowell, adjacent to the pay-and-display public car park. Additional parking is signposted.

A: Sculptural ceramics by Valerie James

B: Spring Exhibition 2023

C: Linda Beech – Trysorau Cymraeg

2. Torfaen Arts

Clarence Hall, Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BN. (Tel: 07421 119922)

Sat 27 May: 10am–5pm, Sun 28 May: 10am–5pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–5pm.

Torfaen Arts will be back again at the Clarence Hall with loads of new and affordable paintings and photographs. They are next door to CRIC so call in and talk to the artists while you browse. The members love the Open Studios Weekend and are looking forward to showing visitors the diversity of work, in various media, by their 19 talented members.

3. Marie Davies

Sat 27 May: 11am–4pm, Sun 28 May: 11am–4pm, Mon 29 May: 11am–4pm.

Many of Marie’s paintings started off as canvases bought from local charity shops. She likes to incorporate some of the print into the painting to create something new. Having grown up in Llangattock she takes inspiration from the local landscape and landmarks.

4. Colin Davies

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Sat 27 May: 10am–4pm, Sun 28 May: 10am–4pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–4pm.

Inspired by the beautiful coastline and mountains of his home, local professional artist, Colin Davies, depicts the power and vitality of the ocean surrounding the Gower Peninsula. Colin’s expressive style creates mood and an impression of movement in his paintings. His atmospheric representation of the rugged beauty of the Welsh coastline is a popular choice for collectors and is widely exhibited at galleries across the country.

In the centre of Crickhowell, opposite CRiC.

Beaufort Chambers, Crickhowell, NP8 1AD. (Tel: 07871 004622)

Next door to CRiC.

Latte-Da, Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1AD. (Tel: 07592

Above Cafe Le Gallois, opposite CRiC.

5. Sue Lawrence

Beatrice and Maud, 23 High Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BD. (Tel: 01873 268210 or 07837 285099)

Sat 27 May: 10am–4pm, Sun 28 May: 10am–4pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–4pm.

Sue creates wheel-thrown, tin-glazed earthenware ceramics decorated with natural oxides. She enjoys the contrast of the luminosity of the tin glaze coupled with the transformation of the oxides in the firing. The unpredictability of the process conspires to create continual surprises when opening the kiln. She works from a small studio on the farm where she lives near Abergavenny.

On the main High Street in Crickhowell.

6. Tim Rossiter

6 Bridge Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1AR. (Tel: 01873 810301)

Sat 27 May: 11am–6pm, Sun 28 May: 11am–6pm, Mon 29 May: 11am–6pm.

Tim works from imagination using poetry, myth, music and the landscape as sources.

Bridge Street runs from the bottom of the High Street to Crickhowell Bridge. Number 6 has a green door and a dragon knocker.

7. Richard Mitchley

4 Llanbedr Road, Crickhowell, NP8 1BT. (Tel: 01873 810970)

Sat 27 May: 10am–5pm, Sun 28 May: 10am–5pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–5pm.

Richard Mitchley is a self-taught artist working exclusively in oils. His subjects range from still lifes to landscapes. Richard is a keen walker and many of his paintings are inspired by his trips to Nepal, the Pyrenees and the mountains of Wales.

Llanbedr Road leads north from the A40 just past the Shell Garage. Number 4 is about 100 yards up on the left (big yellow door).

8. Art at St Edmund’s

St Edmund’s Church, Church Lane, Crickhowell, NP8 1BB.

Sat 27 May: 10am–5pm, Sun 28 May: 10am–5pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–4pm.

St Edmund’s has proved a very popular venue within easy walking distance from the various signposted car parking options. The refreshments on sale throughout the weekend will once again raise funds for the church and its supported charities, including Christian Aid.

Also on display will be artwork from students at Crickhowell High School.

Chris Heneghan (A)

Chris Heneghan throws, glazes and fires all his work from scratch in his Abergavenny studio. Currently he offers crystalline glazed works, in addition to more traditional glazes, on functional kitchen, table and home wares as well as on purely decorative pieces.

Tel: 07917 078561 • Email: chrisheneghan48@aol.com •

Website: www.chrisheneghan.uk

Kwong Kuen-Shan (B)

Kwong Kuen-Shan is a Hong Kong Chinese painter, writer and art teacher. She lives and works in Wales. She paints to capture the Chi, the spirit of the subject, and to tell a story. Published in a dozen languages, she has held solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Milan.

Tel: 07949 474190 • Email: kwongkuenshan@aol.com •

Website: www.kwongkuenshan.net

Brecknock Art Society (C)

Brecknock Art Society is exhibiting a wide variety of work by its enthusiastic members. They work in many different media and explore a wide range of subject matter. Much of their inspiration is drawn from the beautiful local area surrounding them. Members participate in monthly workshops hosted by a visiting artist or specialist tutor.

Venue continues overleaf.

8. Art at St Edmund’s continued

Sarah J Powell (D)

Sarah is a Crickhowell-based artist who has a studio at the Welsh Academy of Art in Cwmdu where she has studied over the past 8 years. Initially trained in traditional styles, specialising in oil and charcoal, Sarah has now expanded into a more abstract style in acrylics and mixed media, responding to diverse influences in the surrounding beautiful Beacons countryside and travels abroad.

Walk down High Street, turn right into Silver Lane, the church is on the left – the spire is clearly visible! If in a car, drive west along Brecon Road, turn left at Shell Garage, park at the High School, and cross over to the church.

9. Martin Truefitt-Baker

Rose Cottage, The Dardy, Crickhowell, NP8 1PS. (Tel: 01873 810710)

Sat 27 May: 10am–5pm, Sun 28 May: 10am–5pm, Mon 29 May: 11am–4pm.

Martin Truefitt-Baker is a fine art printmaker and painter. His work is mostly inspired by the animals and landscapes he has seen on his walks within just a couple of miles of his home. His work has been widely published as greetings cards and in calendars, and regularly features in the Oriel CRiC Gallery.

There is a signpost for the Dardy immediately after the church. Follow the road for quarter of a mile and Rose Cottage is the second house along the bottom road. Please park opposite the phone box, right before the road splits.

10. Warren Storey

St Catwg’s Church, Llangattock, NP8 1PH. (Tel: 01873 810200 or 07530 732836)

Sat 27 May: 10am–4pm, Sun 28 May: 10am–4pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–4pm.

Warren Storey, ATD RWA, exhibited in many UK venues and abroad, with work held in public and private collections. He taught Fine Art in Weston-s-Mare School of Art, 1959–1984. Following a Retrospective in 2018 and showing a selection of European paintings last year, his daughters display more of his many works here in the church, where his Last Supper has pride of place.

St Catwg’s is in the centre of Llangattock and easily seen and reached by foot across the Glebe Field from Crickhowell Bridge, or by road, turning right at the Vine Tree and first right through the village. Parking is limited.

11. Sally Mills Mixed Media Artist

Sat 27 May: 10am–4pm, Sun 28 May: 11am–4pm, Mon 29 May: Closed.

Sally Mills is a mixed-media artist with a love for colours and textures, and exploring new techniques, describing her style somewhere between impressionism and abstract. There will be lots to see, from original paintings, including resin and pyrography, to prints, arty scarves, cushions and bags – all of which are inspired by the surrounding hills and valleys, trees and tangled wild flowers, and reflections on water.

If coming through Gilwern, turn onto Station Road just past Towpath Inn, then FIRST RIGHT turn off Station Road, park on Station Road before right turn.

Brynteg, Station Road, Gilwern, NP7 0BY. (Tel: 07745 035215)

12. David Haswell

Invergowrie, 7 Windsor Road, Abergavenny, NP7 7BB. (Tel: 01873 850440)

Sat 27 May: 10am–6pm, Sun 28 May: 11am–5.30pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–6pm.

Former County Architect for Gwent in South Wales, David Haswell began painting in 1997, following his retirement from local government. His intention is to create highly textured images of the UK National Parks, presented with drama, contrast and bordering on the semi abstract. Though self-taught he believes that his approach has been largely influenced by his interest in the work of three Welsh painters: Kyffin Williams, John Blockley and John Knapp-Fisher. The effect is achieved through a combination of textural work, applied with a palette knife, and overlays of deeply saturated pure watercolours from Italy.

Approximately 200m east from Nevill Hall Hospital take a left turn off the A40, Brecon Road, into Belgrave Road. Proceed to the T junction with Western Road. Turn left and the turn first right into Windsor Road.

13. Louise Collis

Louise Collis Studio and Gallery, 20 Monk Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5NP. (Tel: 07949 187426)

Sat 27 May: 10am–5pm, Sun 28 May: 10am–4pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–4pm.

Originally from the South Wales Valleys, Louise’s love of painting was always going to mean a creative path for her. She graduated from Bath Spa University in 1998 with a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration. After moving back to Wales she worked as an exhibition designer before rediscovering her love of landscape painting and exploring oil paints. She now works full time as a landscape artist and paints every day, usually outdoors ‘en plein air’ or from her studio in Abergavenny. She takes her painting kit everywhere and can often be found sat on a hillside or cliff painting on a sunny day, or inside her car/studio on a rainy day.

On the opposite side of the road to St Mary’s Church and Priory. Blue shop front.

14. The Makers Craft Gallery

Lulworth House, 30 Monk Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5NP. (Tel: 07496 819093)

Sat 27 May: 10am–5pm, Sun 28 May: 10am–5pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–5pm.

The Makers Craft Gallery is a traditional and contemporary artisan collective, showcasing the work of talented makers, artists and craftspeople from around Wales and the Borders, with many members living locally. Members steward the gallery, offering you the opportunity to chat with different makers each time you visit, and discover more about their work. On display you will find cards, prints, paintings, photography, woodturning, glass art, textiles, metalwork, sculpture, ceramics, willow and artisanal flowers. You can find a small ‘just because’ gift, something for a special occasion or a real collector’s piece. There truly is ‘something for everyone’ at the gallery. Many of the makers also run regular workshops across the region, which you can read about on their website, and you can enquire about commissions too.

You will find the gallery on the ground floor of the historic Lulworth House on Monk Street, opposite the junction to lower Monk Street, just a minute’s walk from St Mary’s Church, in the thriving town of Abergavenny and its creative community. Lulworth House has a fascinating past and retains some interesting and beautiful original features, such as a library cabinet, 16th century beams and an oilcloth floor – all of which are works of art in themselves! During the Open Studios Weekend the gallery will be open on each of the three days. During the rest of the year the gallery usually opens Tuesdays to Sundays, so members are excited to be open for the Bank Holiday Monday. You can browse the gallery’s three rooms and the garden, where you will find more sculpture and a pop-up cafe.

The gallery’s favourite visitor’s comment is “Easily the best and most eclectic collection of arts and crafts in a 40-mile radius!” Come along and find out why during this brilliant Open Studios Weekend. We very much look forward to extending our warm welcome to friends both established and new!

A: Jess Metcalf, silversmith

B: Melanie Van de Velde, ceramicist

C: Amanda Rose, pottery and prints

D: Emma Bevan, textiles artist

E: Malcolm Drysdale, painter and photographer

Located on Monk Street (at the bottom of Hereford Road). Just up from St Mary’s Church and the Tithe Barn. Opposite Gateway Church.

15. Janet Chaplin Artist

Trading Post, Nevill Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5AA.

Sat 27 May: 8.30am–5pm, Sun 28 May: 8.30am–4pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–5pm at Venue 14.

Janet’s paintings are full of colour, textures and contrasts. She paints Welsh beaches and hills in a semi-abstract style using a range of media from oil paint to ink and salt. She loves to use contrasting colours which bounce off each other. The Trading Post host a collection of her larger paintings. She will be demonstrating and displaying a collection of her paintings during Saturday and Sunday. Why not break up your trail with a coffee and cake or even a spot of lunch. Monday she will be found in Venue 14 in the garden of The Makers Craft Gallery in Abergavenny.

Opposite the Old Post Office in Nevill Street. Next to the King’s Arms in St John’s Square.

16. Harry Iles

8 Holywell Crescent, Abergavenny, NP7 5LL. (Tel: 07772 437468)

Sat 27 May: 10.30am–4.30pm, Sun 28 May: 10.30am–4.30pm, Mon 29 May: Closed.

Visiting Harry’s house gives a rare opportunity to see the full range of his dynamic and expressive work – sculptures carved in wood, cast in bronze and cut in stone. These powerful images speak of our shared experiences of living, our struggle to change and the bonds of love. Harry’s work has been exhibited widely across the UK, with sculptures in public and private collections; including St David’s Hall Cardiff, Abergavenny Library and Oriel CRiC Gallery.

From Abergavenny bus station, turn left into Holywell Road, then right into Hollywell Road East, up the hill. Take the first right into Holywell Crescent.

17. Textiles at The Weir

The Weir, Llanddewi Rhydderch, NP7 9TW. (Tel: 01873 840299)

Sat 27 May: 10am–4pm, Sun 28 May: 10am–4pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–4pm.

Textile artist, Jan Thomas finds inspiration in the nature and countryside around her studio, where she runs a variety of textile courses which cater for all abilities. She also sells her textiles and woollen products from her Coloured Ryeland sheep.

Take the B4233 from Abergavenny. After 3 miles turn right, signposted Llanddewi Rhydderch.

18. Chapel Cottage Studio

Chapel Cottage Studio, Llanddewi Rhydderch, Abergavenny, NP7 9TT. (Tel: 01873 840282)

Sat 27 May: 10am–4pm, Sun 28 May: 10am–4pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–4pm.

Chapel Cottage Studio is a small art-teaching studio nestled into the Welsh countryside with stunning views of the local mountains. Run by mother-daughter team Jantien Powell and Tirza Snook, the studio hosts a vibrant year-round programme of friendly, informal art classes to suit all abilities. Subjects include watercolours, acrylics, pastels, oils, pencil drawing and mixed media. Jantien Powell, the resident artist and tutor, leads many of the classes on offer, alongside a selection of the very best artists and tutors from the area, as well as many from further afield.

During the Crickhowell Open Studios Weekend there will be an exhibition of Jantien’s work on display, as well as works from some of the talented students and guest artists who visit the studio. The weekend will also mark the launch of the brand new programme of classes and workshops for the 2023-24 academic year.

Visitors are welcome to relax and chat in the cosy conservatory with a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of homemade cake, or enjoy the acre of garden and patio area taking in the scenery. There is plenty of space for children to play outdoors so please feel free to bring the family.

From the A40/Hereford Road in Abergavenny take the B4233 to Rockfield/Pen Y Fal. Continue for approximately 2.5 miles before turning right to Llanddewi Rhydderch/Coed Morgan. At Llanddewi Rhydderch village green, turn right up the hill past the church. After a quarter of a mile cross the junction and CCS is on your left. Find a route map of these directions here: https://chapelcottagestudio.co.uk/contact-us/

19. Clare’s Botanicals

Ivy Cottage, Coed Morgan, Abergavenny, NP7 9UD. (Tel: 07971 849955)

Sat 27 May: 12noon–5pm, Sun 28 May: 12noon–5pm, Mon 29 May: 12noon–5pm.

Clare is a Welsh botanical artist, working mainly in watercolour. She enjoys growing plants and vegetables in her garden, to eat and draw and paint. She regularly exhibits with the Society of Graphic Fine Art and has completed a diploma with the Society of Botanical Art. Commissions and teaching available.

From the Hardwick roundabout take the B4598. Take the turning left, opposite the road to Usk. Travel down the road for half a mile. At the T junction turn right, signposted Coed Morgan. Take the second left where the road forks. Ivy Cottage is second house on the left.

20. Court Cupboard Gallery

New Court Farm, Llantilio Pertholey, Abergavenny, NP7 8AU. (Tel: 01873 852011)

Sat 27 May: 10am–4.30pm, Sun 28 May: 10am–4.30pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–4.30pm.

The Court Cupboard Gallery is housed in a beautiful old barn just outside Abergavenny, nestling in a picturesque setting by the Skirrid Mountain. The gallery showcases a wide variety of collectible art and craft created by members of the Black Mountain Circle and is open 7 days a week, all year round.

As a 28 year long established cooperative, the gallery is run by its members. Each day visitors are welcomed by one of the artists, who can often be seen working on their particular specialty. The gallery currently has 21 members, including painters, hand weavers, spinners, knitters, basket makers, wood workers, jewellers, textile artists, blacksmiths, printers, ceramic artists and more. During the Open Studios Weekend some members will be demonstrating their skills in the gallery, workshop and outside area. The gallery hosts nine-weekly guest exhibitions throughout the year and a number of affordable workshops.

Visitors can relax by the wood-burning stove in the cafe area, or weather permitting, on the patio enjoying views of the Skirrid and Sugarloaf Mountain.

From the A465, about 2 miles north of Abergavenny, turn right onto the road signposted B5421 Skenfrith, and follow the brown craft centre signs.

A: Annette Yates

B: Pam Rees

C: Jeanette Hannaby

D: Dave Richards

E: Isis Rowan

F: Mary Watkins

BODY & SOIL

14th March – 22nd April 2023

THE CONCRETE AND THE CLAY

26th April – 20th May 2023

EARLY SUMMER FINDS

24th May – 24th June 2023

A GATHERING OF WOODLAND MAKERS

28th June – 5th August 2023

Tim Collier

Connor Ritchie

Vanessa Pomeroy

Beth Flynn

Agnieszka Pohl

David Collyer

Helen Munday

Woodland Makers

21. Helen Arthur, Skirrid Gallery

Skirrid Studio and Gallery, Glyneath House, Longtown, HR2 0LD. (Tel: 07702 090559)

Sat 27 May: 10am–5pm, Sun 28 May: 10am–5pm, Mon 29 May: 10am–5pm.

Helen Arthur, painter and printmaker, welcomes you to her stonebuilt studio and gallery. Experience her wild Brecon Beacons landscape and skyscape paintings, as well as tree and hedgerow etchings. Helen also tutors and you can arrange workshop bookings.

On the corner of Greyhound Close in Longtown. 20 minutes from Abergavenny.

Upcoming Events

Crickhowell Open Gardens

1 July 2023

Crickhowell Flower Show

19 August 2023

Rotary Duck Race

26 August 2023

Raising Funds for local, national and international charities

Father Christmas comes to Crickhowell

25 November 2023

Late Night Shopping in Crickhowell

7 December 2023

Enjoy the spirit of festivity and warm welcome in the town by the independent businesses and visit the popular Craft and Food Fair in the Clarence Hall

Christmas at CRiC

With the festive exhibition in the Oriel CRiC Gallery starting on the 15th November, a visit to CRiC is a beautiful starting point to the festive season.

2024

Black Mountains Comedy Festival

2 and 3 February 2024

Crickhowell Walking Festival

9–17 March 2024

85 guided walks over 9 days for all ages and abilities in and around Crickhowell and the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Participants are invited annually to capture their experience on camera during the festival and submit the results to a photography competition. The adjacent image is by the 2023 winner Suzanne Walker (image cropped).

Crickhowell Music Festival

3–6 May 2024

The 28th Festival presented by the Crickhowell Choral Society

Crickhowell Open Studios

25–27 May 2024

‘Save the date’ for another celebratory weekend of art and creativity.

Key to symbols

Please consider the symbols at each venue before planning your visit:

Suitable for disabled access. (Toilet facilities may be limited if at an artist’s home)

Parking nearby

Parking in town car park

Toilets available

Some refreshments may be for sale

Tourist information available

Ongoing demonstrations

The Open Studios Weekend is the result of strong teamwork between CRiC staff members, volunteers and artists. We appreciate the wonderful support from local businesses through advertising, display and exhibition space which helps to create the welcoming atmosphere in the town.

Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre, Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BN. Tel: 01873 811970 Email: gallery@visitcrickhowell.wales

Front cover image by Helen Arthur (Venue 21)

Back cover image by Sally Mills (Venue 11)

Guide designed by www.awgraphicdesign.uk

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