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MAKERS GUILD WALES

The National Craft Organisation for Wales
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A makers co-operative that engages and inspires through the promotion of excellence in craft
​Explore the best in contemporary craft and applied art by Welsh, national and international artists

Exhibitions

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Current and upcoming exhibitions of contemporary craft and applied art by national and international artists.
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WORKSHOPS

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Learn craft skills from our Makers. Hands-on workshops and crafty parties for kids and adults.
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EVENTS

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Exhibition openings, free artist talks, guest lectures, Friends of the Guild - ​'Meet the Maker' hands on talks and other events.
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Meet our makers


Our Makers are the best craft talent living and working in Wales.  Our members work in a variety of craft - jewellery, ceramics, leatherwork, ironwork, textiles, gold and silversmithing, embroidery and weaving, patchwork, fauxidermy, glass and enamel. 
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sHOP FOR WELSH CRAFT

SHOP ONLINE and find unique jewellery, ceramics, textiles, metal work and furniture exclusively made in Wales. 
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Unique corporate gifts

​We offer a bespoke gift service for companies and organisations. Gifts can be tailored to your needs for corporate or personal occasions. 

News from the guild 

Caffi Sio now open!

The Makers Guild Wales are delighted to welcome Caffi Sïo as our on-site café. Owned and run by Chapter Arts Centre, we're excited by two of Wales' best arts organisations being in one location. Together, Craft in the Bay and Café Sïo will be a "must do" for arts lovers in Cardiff with great food and drink, exhibitions of the finest Welsh craft and our unique building with stunning views of Cardiff Bay.

BECOME A MAKER MEMBER​

Our annual selection process for new members is now open. The closing date is the 1st March for new memberships this year.

Thank you for helping us to FIRE our Kilns!!

We are pleased to be able to announce that we now have reached our target to enable us to to replace our old kilns for our educational workshops! Thanks to donations from the public along with funding from The Viridor & Prosiect Gwyrdd Community Fund and the The Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK

About Us

Makers Guild Wales
Craft in the Bay
The Flourish, Lloyd George Avenue
Cardiff  CF10 4QH

Charity number 1113675
​Company number 5608888

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 Craft in the Bay
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Tuesday - Sunday, 11.00am - 3.00pm

ADMISSION FREE

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  • What's On
    • Exhibitions
    • Events
    • Workshops
    • Art & Craft Parties
  • About Us
    • About the Guild
    • Re-opening
    • Our Gallery >
      • Makers Guild Wales
      • D Shed
      • Resilient Heritage Project
    • Visit/ Contact >
      • Visit us
      • Contact Us
      • Restaurant
    • Our Staff & Trustees
    • Community Programme
    • Room & Gallery Hire
    • News
  • Our Makers
    • Our Makers
    • Become a Maker Member
  • Support Us
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Mailing list
    • Gift Service
    • Friends of the Guild
    • Sponsors
  • Blog
  • SHOP
  • D Shed