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Contemporary Welsh Craft

Craft in the Bay

Discover a showcase of jewellery, ceramics, textiles, metal work and bespoke furniture exclusively made in Wales by members of The Makers Guild in Wales
Come and visit our light, airy and spacious gallery in the heart of the cultural Cardiff Bay area where you can browse and buy individually selected, quality craft work at your leisure, meet the maker members and relax in our fabulous cafĂ©. 
You can also explore our exhibitions of contemporary craft and applied art and take part in our weekend hands-on workshops. 
Gift vouchers | conference room hire | kids crafty parties |hen parties | school workshops.

Made by individuals for individuals

Open 10.30-5.30 seven days a week

 

The Makers Guild in Wales is a Charity that owns and runs Craft in the Bay, as a Membership organisation, currently with 71 maker-members living and working in Wales. Income derived from the sale of members’ work, along with other commercial income and grants, allows the organisation to run a number of other activities that include-  Exhibitions that showcase craft and applied art from both emerging and renowned artists from Wales and further afield; and Education programmes, which include adult workshops, INSET workshops, outreach programmes and work placements for both students and school-age children, which are all seen as a vital to fulfilling our charitable aims.

St Valentine's day

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Why not buy your loved one a hand made Welsh gift for Valentine's day this year? We have a wide selection of cards and gifts available for sale in the Gallery at the ...

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Volunteering at Craft in the Bay

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Everyday here at Craft in the Bay we have at least one volunteer in at any one time, without our volunteers we wouldn't be able to operate. We offer rewarding and fullfiling volunteering opportunities here at Craft in the Bay, that ...

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WHAT'S ON

Exhibitions

DateTitle
Sat 14 Jan 2012 - Sun 26 Feb 2012 Pairings: A Conversation
Sat 03 Mar 2012 - Sun 22 Apr 2012 Drawing, Permanence & Place
Sat 28 Apr 2012 - Sun 17 Jun 2012 The Climate is Changing!
Thu 21 Jun 2012 - Sun 08 Jul 2012 START: schools exhibition
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Workshops

DateTitle
Sat 04 Feb 2012 Devore
Sat 11 Feb 2012 Knotwork & Beading Drop-in
Sat 18 Feb 2012 Sewing Tips & Techniques
Sat 18 Feb 2012 Colour and Form in Textiles
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Guest Maker

DateTitle
Thu 02 Feb 2012 - Sat 31 Mar 2012 Lisa Krigel
Tue 03 Apr 2012 - Thu 31 May 2012 Felt Showcase
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MEMBERS SHOWCASE

DateTitle
Fri 13 Jan 2012 - Sat 31 Mar 2012 New Members of the Guild
Wed 04 Apr 2012 - Sun 01 Jul 2012 Phillipine Sowerby
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