Llanymddyfri
Creative Weekend | 25-26 July
Welcome to a weekend of making and creating! Join talented local makers for hands-on workshops in multiple venues across Llandovery. Whether you want to slow down, pick up a traditional craft, or get your hands dirty, there’s a session for you.
How to Book: All workshops must be booked directly with the individual artists. Details are listed below each session.
Workshops at Pethau Pawb
5 Stone St, Llandovery SA20 0BX
Stitch Fabric Scrap Bowls
Slow down and turn scraps of vintage Welsh tweed into beautiful, functional containers using mindful stitching. No experience needed!
When: Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 AM
Duration: ~2.5 hours
Price: £35 per person (all materials supplied, or bring your own favorites)
Good to Know: Ages 12+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).
Max 5–6 spaces.
Booking Details
Email Debs at forage.and.hearth@gmail.com or DM on socials @forage_and_hearth_
Drop-In Earring Workshop
Pop by anytime during the weekend to craft your own custom pair of drop earrings using real pearls, genuine gemstones, and glass beads.
When: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Drop-in!)
Price: £5 per pair (Cash only on the day)
Wet-Felt a Bowl (with Jane Evans)
Discover the magic of wet-felting. Using only your hands, wool fibers, warm water, and soap, you’ll transform loose wool into a vibrant felt bowl.
When:
Sat & Sun | 10:30 AM : 1.5-hour session for children (ages 6–12). Price: £15
Sat & Sun | 2:00 PM : 2–2.5-hour session for adults & teens (12+). Price: £25
Good to know: Max 6 places per session
Booking Details
Call 07817270967 or email jane.evans24@btinternet.com
Workshops at Bumblebees
6, 6a Market Square, Llandovery SA20 0AA
Peg Loom Weaving (with Helen Hickman)
A mindful, tactile workshop teaching you the satisfying art of peg loom weaving.
Weave a uniquely textured sitting mat using natural, plant-dyed fleece.
When: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Day not specified, check website)
Price: £25 per person
Good to Know: Max 4 places. Access via a 1st-floor staircase.
Summer Beaded Bracelet (with Jacqui)
Design and create a stunning summer bracelet using silk thread, beading boards, and a sterling silver clasp. Learn professional techniques like attaching French wire.
When: Saturday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM OR Sunday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Price: £25 per person (all materials included)
Good to Know: Max 6 places. Held upstairs.
Booking Details
Call Jacqui on 07840 315506. Payment required upon booking via BACS.
Free Machine Embroidery (with Linzi)
Unlock your sewing machine’s potential and learn to use it as a fluid drawing tool! Master the basics of free-motion stitching and create an embroidered
piece to take home.
When: Saturday 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM OR Sunday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Price: Special weekend rate of £20 (Usually £30!)
Good to Know: Max 4 people.
2 machines are available, but bringing your own is highly encouraged.
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Workshops at LYCC
Llandovery Youth and Community Centre
Gerwyn House, 19 Market Square, Llandovery SA20 0AB
Stained Glass Mastery (with Berni)
Stained Glass for Beginners (Tealight Holder)
Learn tool handling and basics while crafting a gorgeous candle holder.
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Ages 18+ | £38
Stained Glass Feathers
Work with patterns of varying difficulty and a beautiful palette of glass to craft 1–3 feathers.
Saturday, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Ages 18+ | £45
Stained Glass Mosaics (Garden Lights & Pots)
Keep it sustainable by upcycling stained glass offcuts, jars, and beads into vibrant garden decor.
Sunday, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Ages 14+ | £36
Good to know: Classes require a minimum of 3 participants to run.
All tools/materials provided.
Booking Details
To Book: Contact Berni at 07526928232 or email info@bernib.co.uk
Experimental Art Sessions (with Penny Bird)
A high-energy, fun art workshop designed to push you beyond the canvas. Experiment with rich textures and bold colors under the guidance of a local maker with 6 years of community art experience.
When:
Saturday 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Price: £20 per person (all materials provided)
Good to Know: Max 8 places per session.
Booking Details
Email pennybirdart@gmail.com or book at the LYCC office
Joyful Summer Flower Workshops (with Simany)
Flower Crowns (Adult + Child Pair)
Work with beautiful fresh and dried florals to weave a matching pair of summer crowns.
When: Saturday, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM OR 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Good to know: Ages 8+
Price: £25 per pair (makes 2 crowns)
Meadow Table Wreath (Adults Only)
Design a striking, woven center-piece wreath incorporating seasonal wild meadow flowers and grasses.
When: Saturday, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Price: £30 per person (max 6 people)
Booking Details
Email simanyflowers@gmail.com or DM via Instagram @simanyflowers
Foraged Cordage Making (with Jason Elberts)
Discover the hidden potential of everyday plants like nettles, rhubarb, and dandelions. Led by the creator of the YouTube series "Cordage from Foraged Fibres", you'll learn traditional hands-on techniques to spin wild plants into strong, usable string.
When: Saturday & Sunday at 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM
Duration: 2 hours
Price: £10 – £15 each
Good to Know: Adults only. Max 6 people per session.
Booking Details
Email agreatalternative@outlook.com or call 07449539492
Lino Printing Taster (with Alicia)
Expressive artist Alicia will guide you through designing, carving, and printing your own custom lino block. You will leave with your custom stamp and a beautiful set of handmade cards.
When: Saturday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM OR 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Price: £15 per person
Good to Know: Max 6 people. Perfect for beginners!
Booking Details
Call 07514181312 or email alicias.artful.fancies@gmail.com
Workshops at Hiraeth Gallery
17 Market Square, Llandovery SA20 0AB
Pottery Bud Vase (with Amanda Rose)
Get your hands dirty with raw clay! Learn the timeless art of slab building and roll seasonal foliage impressions straight into the clay to create a beautiful bud vase. Amanda will fire your pots at her home studio for collection at a later date.
When:
Saturday 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Sunday 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Price: £25 per person (all materials provided)
Good to Know: Max 6 spaces per session.
Booking Details
Email amandarose1@hotmail.co.uk or DM on Instagram @amandarose6706
Creative Weekend
Take a break
The creative weekend is proudly supported by The Castle Hotel
Take a lunch break during your crafting schedule and enjoy
their special menu!
The Castle Hotel, Kings Rd, Llandovery SA20 0AP | 01550 720343