Articles Wanted! Are you one of the local producers, craftspeople or artists who make Monmouthshire so unique and special? In April, the Abergavenny Focus will be running a Special Feature in the magazine, showcasing interesting articles about local artisans and producers. If you have a small (or even large!) business that you would like to […]
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Category Archives: Art & Craft
Do me a Favour
Hannah Hill, Editor of the Focus, also owns and runs Tea & Fancies – a bespoke ‘at home’ afternoon tea service which can cater for hen parties and bridal showers. Here she talks about Wedding Favours. Wedding favours are small gifts given as a gesture of appreciation to guests from the Bride and Groom during […]
The Bone Carver
This month’s Focus on People column is all about one woman’s intriguing craft and the artistic inspiration she derives from her local surroundings. Carli Porter has recently moved to Abergavenny. After living in a variety of locations she had a strong urge to move back to Wales when she and her husband wed. They searched […]
Inspirational Autumn
As the leaves start to turn and it’s back to school time why not try something new with a creative evening class to make the long nights a little shorter? Arts Alive Wales have released details of their autumn and winter programme of art courses at their studio on Brecon Road, Crickhowell. This season introduces […]
Open Day for art lovers in Crickhowell
Arts Alive Wales are welcoming visitors to their studio on Brecon Road, Crickhowell for a Summer Open Day on Saturday 2nd June, 10am- 3pm, during the Jubilee bank holiday weekend. The free event is part of this year’s Crickhowell and Area Open Studios and Galleries Art Trail. The event features a Craft Sale with pottery […]
Make it a Creative 2012!
Arts Alive Wales are challenging us all to try something different in the New Year, with their latest series of creative workshops called The Basics. The workshops will focus on essential skills for adults and young people and take place on Saturday mornings at their studios in The Old School, Brecon Road, Crickhowell. The workshops […]
Keep Calm and Craft On
Times are tough and during the past year we’ve all had to tighten our belts in one way or another. With Christmas just around the corner, the idea of all those gifts to buy can seem like quite a daunting and expensive prospect. You have two options. Option one is to panic. Option two is […]
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