Original hand printed woodblock and lino prints, large format silk painting and photographic work, framed or on canvases of various sizes.

Ty'n Mynydd, Nasaerth, Gwynedd

My head, hands and heart work with clay – the material of the earth. Some of my sculpture is made of high fired earthernware clay painted with acrylics. This figurative and narrative work invites you to cross the threshold into a world that has the power to enchant. Other work carries messages from the sea, sky and earth – the earthernware clay fired in an outdoor kiln. For special pieces my sculptures’ form is also expressed by the purity of porcelain clay. Commissions are welcomed.

Ty'n y Parc, Llangwnnadl, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 8NY

Abstract and impressionist paintings, in acrylics and monochrome, influenced by the landscapes of Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire. Wooden bowls and clocks turned from native woods and reclaimed woods. Scale, timber-framed, mediaeval houses, on view but made only to commission. Black and White drawings of properties for decorative or business use.

Turnpike Cottage, Traeth, Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4YF

What are the Arts Therapies? Arts therapies are forms of expressive therapy that uses the creative process to improve a person’s emotional and physical, wellbeing. There are four professions:

• Art Therapist/Art Psychotherapist

• Music Therapist

• Drama therapist

• Dance Movement

Arts Therapists are experienced and qualified practitioners in their chosen art form and are trained at Masters post-graduate level. They are State Registered with the UK Health Professions Council (HPC). Arts Therapies is the therapeutic use of art, music, drama or dance within a professional relationship, for people who experience illness, trauma or challenges in living, and those who seek personal development. Through creating art, engaging with music and reflecting on the products and processes, people can increase awareness of self and others cope with symptoms, stress and traumatic experiences and enhance cognitive abilities.

About the therapist: Arts therapists are professionals trained in both the arts and psychotherapy. They are knowledgeable about human development, psychological theories, clinical practice, artistic traditions, and the healing potential of creativity. They use the creative medium in assessment, treatment and research.

Where they work: art therapists work with people of all ages: individuals, couples, families, groups and communities. Primarily found in the NHS, Social Services and other government settings such as HM Prison Service. They can provide services, individually and as part of clinical teams, in settings that include mental health; learning difficulties; child development & health; physical medicine and forensic institutions. Beyond clinical settings, practice in community outreach programmes; schools; extra care livings schemes; nursing homes; open studios and independent practices in the independent, charitable and voluntary sector.

At the Health Board Art and Music therapists work within in these services:

• Adult Mental Health (secondary and primary care)

• Adult Forensic Mental Health (Medium Secure Unit)

• Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Coloured lead crystal glass uniquely presented as contemporary wall hangings, sculptures, jewellry, awards and trophies to commission. Exhibited in New York, Tokyo, Hamburg and Den Hagg Netherlands.

Glaslyn studio, Glaslyn Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9EG

Bocs is a supportive network of young artists encompassing visual arts, music and performance. The group is currently working towards securing their future in new premises which will encompass exhibition, studio, and collaborative project space in the center of Caernarfon.

Oriel Dafydd Hardy, Y Maes, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2NF

My canvas is glazed bone china or porcelain. I enjoy painting flowers growing in my hillside garden which I paint into the china in a soft impressionistic style full of life and colour. The objects are fired between 3-5 times creating colourful translucent layers.

Tan y Ffridd, Llangower, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7DA

Cryd is a group of varying artists who are working between the Mawddach, Dysyni and Dyfi Rivers. At the end of October every year mixed exhibitions are held in some studios.

c/o Gareth Wyn Jones, Gwanas Fawr, Brithdir, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2SH

As a qualified home economics teacher my journey to feltmaking began with embroidery before progressing to patchwork and quilting and eventually feltwork. Felt can be used to make special occasion hats, clothes, shoes, storage boxes, rugs and even tents.

Llwyn Talcen, Brithdir, Dolgellau LL40 2RY

I work with painted fabrics, print and thread to produce mainly wall-pieces, using hand and free machine embroidery but concentrating on the hand stitched mark. Inspired by light and the beautiful area where we live, my work seeks to move beyond perceived reality to give the viewer glimpses and windows of what might be. Wind of the spirit blows through all and informs all. At present I am studying for my MA Fine Art History at Aberystwyth.

Hafan Melangell, 15 Cae'r Dderwen, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 1GE

I print original landscapes, industrial relics and figurative work. My work is for sale from my studio and home in the historically fascinating Welsh farmhouse at Gwanas Fawr, close to the Cross Foxes Inn off the A470. My work includes hand produced black and white photographs as well as colourful collage block, mono and screen prints.

Gwanas Fawr, Brithdir, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 2SH

The Hen Feudy Gallery and garden offers exhibition space for pictures, crafts, sculpture, prints, cards and books. Please ring beforehand to arrange a visit.

Ty'r Gawen, Llanegryn, Tywyn, Gwynedd LL36 9UG

Set within the grounds of Parc Glynllifon, iard craft workshops are a perfect chance to be creative within the stunning backdrop of the estate which features extensive woodland walks, sculptures, an arboretum and numerous follies, fountains and cascades. Parc Glynllifon is located on the fringes of Snowdonia National Parc and is only a mile from the beach.

These unique art and craft courses are hosted by the resident artists whose studios are located in the Grade 2 listed estate workshops and courtyard. Your enjoyment, creativity and inspiration is guaranteed in this relaxed and friendly environment.

A full list of courses is available all year round. There’s a wide range of skills being taught by experienced and award winning artists:

Ann Catrin Evans – Sculptor.
Angela Evans – Jewellery Designer.
Sioned Rowlands – Floral Designer.
Richard White – Wood Caver.
Dave Stephen – Slate Art
Alma Schofield – Fibre Art.
Wini Jones-Lewis – Artist.

You’ll find a hive of activity at all iard creative events with something to suit all ages and abilities.

Parc Glynllifon, Ffordd Clynnog, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 5DY

I use layers of transparent, textured and coloured paper with charcoal to make large pictures inspired by the ever-changing and enigmatic qualities of this landscape and seashore. I sometimes combine words with images – and make cards, water colours, drawings and books.

Tŷ'r Gawen, Llanegryn, Tywyn, Gwynedd LL36 9UG

I have invented a pioneering method of creating art. It involves the multi-layering of precision art glass bound by cold enamel paint and textured with slate. Subject matters include local landscapes, portraits and abstract work. Some watercolours also produced.

Oriel Llywelyn, 6 Palace Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 1RR

Melanie Williams is an artist/encaustician and uses pigment mixed with beeswax to create her artwork. The wax is melted and applied using various hot or soft tools creating effects similar to oil painting. The work is both lightfast and vibrant. She is inspired by the outstanding beauty of Snowdonia and lives in Bala.

Cysgod y Coed, Llanfor, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7DU

Original fine art; Limited edition prints; textiles exploring a sacred erotic theme. Tuition available. Commissions welcome.

Ty Bach Glas, Rhoshirwaun, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 8HN

Contemporary and mixed media artwork inspired by wonderful scenery of North Wales, memories and passionate love of colour. My art work truly comes from my heart with own experience, humanity and emosions, Origal Ccontemparary paintings and original hand drawn and painted cards.

23 Strand Street, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 1DH

I am a self-taught artist, designer and metalworker focussing primarily on steel sculpture and bespoke designs. I have also exhibited paintings and mixed media projects. Pre-arranged visits to the workshop are welcomed.

Bryn Hyfryd, Seion, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 3AF
and 3, Hendre Hall, Talybont, Gwynedd LL57 3YP

Rob Piercy is a member of the Cambrian Royal Academy and is renwoned for his landscape paintings – especially the Snowdonia mountain range.

Snowdon Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd LL49 9BT

I was born and raised in Criccieth, a small seaside resort in North Wales. After over forty years seafaring and living all over the world I have returned to my home town.

While on ocean voyages I have always painted, mostly seascapes, shorelines and pictures of the area where I grew up. I also take commsission for portrait which I undertake from photos/sittings. I am self taught and have been slowly developing my own style. I create bright, colourful scenes and stylistic figures.

My Great Uncle, the late William Cadwalader, was a well known local artist and I have recently bought and refurbrished his studio which was built by my Grandfather around 1930.

You can visit the studio and see my paintings on display. Just phone beforehand or knock on the door.

Y Stiwdio, Maestyngelaist, Cefn Min y Traeth, Cricieth, Gwynedd

I undertake mural and artwork commissions and projects. Completed on site I work freelance with individuals or groups. Wall artwork can also be made up of many individual pieces brought together (such as on a school project). I can work on 2D and 3D themes.

2 Yr Odyn, Abererch, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 6PQ

Born in 1947. Lives in Wales Sonja is a full time, independent, multi disciplinary artist. “I like to draw, paint, make and write, I like the immediacy and physical connection with the media. I like memories that form themselves on the paper. I like the marks and patterns.”

Ty'n Llan, Llanelltyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 2SU

Abstract, landscape and conceptual paintings. Mainly acrylic on canvas from four inches to four feet. A painter's working space with work in progress, inspirational explanatory talk by the artist and of course finished paintings.

Cae Glas, Pontllyfni, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 5ER

I am a painter/printmaker using a variety of media and methods basing my work on natural forms or literature from Wales and South Africa. Pre-arranged visits to my studio are welcomed.

Gwynt y Môr, 1a Bro Cymerau, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 5PY

The versatility of FELT exhilarates me and the huge palette of plant and animal fibres, colours and textures inspires my work. In response to the natural world and my path through life I may include hand-made silk paper, constructed textiles and wire in my wall-hangings and sculptures.

Godre'r Coed, Aberhosan, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8RA

Claire and Glyn Davies paint in watercolours and are developing a vibrant range of acrylic ink images, prints and cards as well as photographs. Together with their daughter Rowena, who is also an artist, they provide a fresh perspective on Wales’ land and sea scapes.

The Gallery is open daily throughout the year. It exhibits stunning paintings, prints, a large selection of gallery selected greeting cards, handmade jewellery and ceramics. A publishing service is also available to artists and photographers.

The Gallery, Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0EH

Detailed paintings, executed in gouache and watercolour, portray the play of light on water, on rocks, and sparkling through trees. Valerie’s scenes are typically Welsh, tending to favour the mood rather than a particular place. All her work is solitary, restful and contemplative. Valerie exhibits, works to commission and is available to tutor groups by invitation.

Isfryn, Penybryn Terrace, Y Friog, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL38 2NZ

My studio is in unit II in Glynllifon Country Park. Multi-media artist, working with acrylic, charcoal, pastels and watercolours, to create portraits, landscapes and abstract to release the spirit. Possible to make an appointment to arrange a commission or for a private view and a cup of tea/coffee. Open studio on the last weekend of June, September and December.

Rhandir Mwyn, Tyn y Mur, Morfa Newydd, Gwynedd, LL53 6DF