Cutting Edge Textile group meets 2nd Wednesday of every month at Llanblethian Village Hall between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
We share knowledge and skills of all things textile: patchwork, quilting, embroidery and embellishment of fabrics.
If you are interested in joining us or would like more information contact Pam Stead 01446 772965 (after 5.00pm)
I am an artist living in Cardiff, I have always loved using bright colours and intricate detail. My main inspiration is the diversity of global spirituality and its connection with nature. I have been lucky enough to travel around Africa, India and Asia and have found great inspiration in the vibrant cultures I experienced. I am also fascinated by the folklore of Britain and Wales. I love the challenge of translating folk tales into images, and blending different cultures.
La Belle Epoque by Jeremy Barlow
Kingfisher Gallery of Cowbridge. We are situated in the picturesque market town of Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan (10 miles West of Cardiff).
For a selection of original art, limited edition prints, bronze sculpture.
If you would like to visit the gallery our address is
Kingfisher Gallery
Willow Walk
Cowbridge,
Vale of Glamorgan,
CF71 7EE.
Tel: 01446 775173
Opening hours Mon – Sat 10.00am till 5.00pm
www.kingfishergallery.co.uk email k.kingfisher@yahoo.co.uk
Happy Days Home Store and Artisan Market is holding a Girly pamper and Christmas shopping evening on Wednesday 30th November 7pm – 9pm. Fabulous treatments on offer, lovely food and drink, wonderful gift ideas – come along and spoil yourself! 10% of all takings on the night to go to Ty Hafan and Breast Cancer Care.
Lots of Christmas shopping opportunities at the Cowbridge Craft and Gift Fair 11am to 5pm Old Hall (opp.Bear Hotel) Cowbridge.
Contact Maggie for any enquiries: maggie@custcare.co.uk
The Old Hall Cowbridge. Tuesday November 15th – Friday December 9th. 10am-4pm (1pm Fridays)
The Cowbridge Art Society meet during term times on Thursdays evenings (7.00 – 9.00 pm) at the Old Hall, Cowbridge.
We have a varied programme of demonstrations, practical sessions, Saturday workshops led by professional artists,
and up to two local exhibitions a year when prizes are awarded for different categories and where members’ work is for sale.
Social evenings and trips to prestigious Art exhibitions are also sometimes arranged. Our website also has the option for members to sell their work online. To see our programme for this year or to contact us, go to www.cowbridgeartsociety.com.
Visitors are always very welcome.
full details here
http://cowbridgestitchandbitch.wordpress.com/Jazz Supper – Barleymow, Penllyn. Fri 18th November 7.30 till late. £15 . Tickets from Xantippe.
Sold Out!
Christmas Market – School Hall. Sunday 20th November 10.30-3.30
Browse 70 lovely stalls, enjoy mulled wine and a home-made mince pie. Gift wrapping service. Find original presents and get some stress-free xmas shopping under your belt!
Cowbridge Comprehensive School, Aberthin Rd.
Contact Mandy Terry 01446 772921
Sunday 27th November, 11am-5pm
A definite must for those that wish to find that very special Christmas gift for family and friends or that very special someone.
With a multitude of craft stalls throughout the arts centre you can find everything from stocking fillers to those special, more exclusive items. With superb food and special entertainments, this is the ideal day to get you in the festive mood.
£6 per car, £2 per person on foot
If you are interested in having a stall at the fair, then contact Mike Peters on 01446 799100 or email mikepeters@stdonats.com
A Day in the life of an Artist. Well, this particular artist anyway.
They all start with the dog walk – Scribble the Border Terrier comes to work with me at the Old Wool Barn, tucked away in Verity’s Court, Cowbridge – and LOVES to see visitors, if ever you’re passing, you can be assured of a waggy welcome! (and from him too)
These days I’m finding myself working to commission almost exclusively. My speciality for over twenty years has been painting children, and for the last few years, my work arrives via word of mouth, which I think is most definitely the very best type of advertising.
So there’s something being created on the easel all the time.
But not every day is the same – perish the thought! Sometimes I think I’m like a cat that’s always on the wrong side of the catflap – I always wonder if I should be somewhere else.
For a month I’ve been visiting St Illtyds Junior School in Llantwit Major and working with the children there. We’ve re-created some of my landscape paintings using pastels, and we’ve also looked at portraiture and cartooning. During the course of this I managed to blot my copy book by drawing on the pristine whiteboard with, gulp, my permanent marker.
The ever patient Mrs A Jones said that they would never forget my visit……
I also fit in demonstrating to art societies and occasional adult workshops all over the country, which I love.
I’m told I’m very entertaining. Several societies have told me not to bother with the painting, just come along and make them laugh. Hmmmm.
I’ve also got the most fabulous camper van that’s signwritten with my paintings. I try and get away to paint the landscape when I can.
Otherwise, it’s just me, the dog, Radio 4 and a box of pastels. Or paints. Or whatever.
I can’t imagine doing anything else!
If you ever want a unique gift for yourself or a loved one, pop along for a chat with me (and the dog).
Catch me at: The Old Wool Barn, Verity’s Court, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7AJ
Mobile 07812 249788
Tel 01446 773012
e.mail sue@suemcdonagh.co.uk
website: www.suemcdonagh.co.uk