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Sketchbook Walk – St Fagan’s National Museum of History with Claire Prosser
Wicker Architects
Processions 2018
Oriel Myrddin Gallery joined with thousands of women in Cardiff on Sunday 10 June 2018 to march in celebration of 100 years of votes for women.
We worked with an inter-generational group of women, including young women from Dr Mz’s youth project in Carmarthen, and artist Rhiannon Williams to create our warrior butterfly banner.
The day was amazing. We were very proud to be represented alongside women from across wales enjoying the sunshine and marching together in solidarity through the streets of the city.
You can see more images from the day here
Exhibition Talk by Richard Bebb: The Story of the Not-so-Humble Stick Chair
Thursday 7 June 2018 11am
“The construction of stick chairs is as basic as it gets. Small sections of hedgerow timber are banged into a plank seat, creating a low-cost article that can stand daily use and be easily repaired.”
This talk will trace the development of the stick chair in Wales from the medieval period through to the present, and look at the cultural and craft context in which this versatile form flourished. Richard Bebb is an Honorary Research Fellow at National Museum Wales.
At Parc Howard Museum and Art Gallery, Felinfoel Road, Llanelli SA15 3LJ
In association with the U3A, part of Oriel Myrddin Gallery’s 50+ programme
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Aberporth Beach Sketchbook Walk
Saturday 7 April 2018 11am-1pm
Celebrate Visit Wales’ Year of the Sea with artist Jo Shapland.
Meet by the dolphin sculpture next to the Pentraeth Road car park at 11am.
Sketchbooks and drawing materials provided.
Free event, open to all ages and abilities, no need to book, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, wear sensible shoes and outdoor clothing.
Image: Trish Steel
Manorbier Beach Sketchbook Walk
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Meet us at The Reading Room (ex-village hall) in Manorbier, Pembrokeshire SA70 7SY at 11am for a sketchbook walk led by Oriel Myrddin Gallery with an introduction by artist, Abigail Sidebotham whose film, I came like all the ghosts at once, is screening in the main gallery at Oriel Myrddin Gallery between 22 – 25 March 10 am – 5 pm.
Sketchbooks and drawing materials provided.
Free event, open to all ages and abilities, no need to book, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Wear sensible shoes and outdoor clothing. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
A BBC Get Creative event
Young Artists Club trip to elysiumgallery and Studios
Oriel Myrddin Gallery’s Young Artist Club will be visiting elysiumgallery and Studio in February to experience the magic of artists work spaces. elysiumgallery is an artist led, not for profit, social enterprise with 83 studio spaces and a contemporary art gallery over 3 venues in Swansea. Established in 2007 elysiumgallery offers a collaborative and participatory experience and is at the epicenter of the vibrant creative community in Swansea.
The Young Artists Club will visit the gallery and studios and get the chance to work with painter Kate Bell who has a studio at elysium’s Orchard Street building. This term they have been exploring layers and textures and will be working with Kate exploring techniques using wax and paint.
The trip has been inspired by the current exhibition Roger Cecil + Four Contemporary Painters. The late Roger Cecil was known for the beautiful and fascinating studio he worked in at his house, photographs of which can be seen in the book Roger Cecil: A Secret Artist by Dr Peter Wakelin currently for sale in the gallery shop.
Workshop: Make your own charcoal
Thursday 22 February 2018 – 11am – 3pm
Come and learn about charcoal making, both small and large scale, and make your own to take home. You’ll have the opportunity to explore and draw within the National Botanic Gardens wider estate and learn about the restoration of its picturesque grade 2 listed landscape. Free entry to gardens included.
£5 per person
8+ booking essential
