Open Houses and Studios Programme 2016

Alice, Laura, Lewys, Minty, and Rachel

Sat 15 Oct, anytime

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: Yes

‘Porchway bookshelf’
Come and browse our porchway book-swap bookshelf. Simply: Take a book and give a book.

Sun 9, 10am – 4.30pm
Sat 15 & Sun 16, 10am – 4.30pm

Disability Access: No
Family friendly: Yes

Contemporary photography. A collection of images illustrating the textures, colours and experience of living in locations in Wales and beyond.

Individually, the images explore people’s relationship with the place they call home. Collectively, they reflect the range and complexity of those experiences: whether we have simply come to rest in a particular place, or have to exploit every aspect of that place to create a livelihood and survive.

Sun 9 Oct
11am – 1pm

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: Yes

Come and have a photo taken of you and your friends/family in our makeshift photo-booth complete with props. Feel free to bring your own accessories! You can also leave a caption of what Roath means to you. The photos will be available online.

Alison Graham

Sun 9 Oct, 11am- 5pm
Fri 14 Oct, 11am- 5pm

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: No

Visit Alison Graham in her ceramic /yoga studio in Roath on Sun 9th and Fri 14th October. Colourful porcelain light shades, wall-art and vessels on exhibition and for sale. All welcome. You may even pick up a bargain!

www.alisongrahamceramics.com
www.kundaliniyogacardiff.co.uk

Facebook:
Alison Graham Ceramics
Kundalini Yoga Cardiff
The Courtyard

Mon 10 Oct – Sat 15 Oct

For times see Cardiff Buddhist Centre website

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: Yes

Cardiff Buddhist Centre will be showing a variety of art made by their community in the Yoga studio.
There will be a list of events available on the website nearer the time with specific times and details. This will include events such as film, food, meditation tasters, afternoon tea, poetry and prose readings and an evening social extravaganza. All welcome come and see what we have to offer.
Cardiffbuddhistcentre.com

Tel: 02920462492

Jane Nicholls

Tue 11 Oct – Sun Oct 16

10am – 5pm

37 Penylan Road, CF24 2NN

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: Yes

Jane set up her studio three years ago specialising in making individual textile items such as handspun, handwoven or knitted scarves, cushions and rugs. She uses natural dyes for silk scarves. She also exhibits a small number of items by other weavers and love spoons by a local wood turner.

Thurs 13 Oct – Fri 14 Oct
10am – 4pm

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: Yes

Hugh Thomas. British artist, born Newport (Mon), early life in Tredegar, now living in Cardiff, Wales.

https://www.facebook.com/hughthomasart/?fref=ts

https://www.saatchiart.com/hugh

Dorcas Pennyfather and Gabrielle Jessica Frazer

Sat 15 Oct, 12pm – 5pm
Sun 16 Oct, 12pm – 4pm

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: Yes

Gabrielle Jessica Frazer:
Gabrielle produces individual sculptural ceramic pieces which explore her intrigue of life, nature, and ceramic process. She hand builds her piece, bisque fires them then uses a smoke firing technique; no glazes or pigments are used, all the colours are produced in the firing. It is not until the magic moment of the kiln opening that the result is seen. Gabrielle then burnishes and waxes the sculptures to produce a rich lustrous finish.

gabriellejessicafrazer.com

Dorcas Pennyfather:
Dorcas is a bricolager which means she uses whatever comes to hand to make her art. One reason is to comment on the unnecessary consumerism which abounds today but also to reflect her interest in her past. Her fascination with the knowledge that she is a product of many ancestors has led her to explore the occupations of her forefathers and their lifestyles, especially the women. Through her work she invites others to wonder about their own past.

dorcaspennyfather.wordpress.com/

Sat 15 – Sun 16
10.30am – 4.30pm

By Appointment only.
Please email through website www.suehunt.co.uk to arrange a time.

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: No

A painter and a printmaker, Sue is known for her still-life compositions as well as her more recent botanically inspired paintings and prints.

‘My interest is also in a rigour of drawing combined with a strong abstract identity in terms of composition. Through this focus I allow the media of what I am using, be it paint, silverpoint drawing, or etching, to play an equal part.’

Mon 10 – Wed 12
4pm – 6pm
Noah Gubb – Open Studio

Sat 15 – Sun 16

11pm – 5pm

Welcome House Studios opens its doors for your perusal. A hearty welcome awaits.

David Shepherd : ‘Cracked Up’ ,mixed mediums

Pip Tudor : MIR Create projects

Megan Winstone : Open Studio

James Cocks : Flags of Roath Procession leaving Welcome House Sat 15 Oct. 12pm, going onto Road Block. See separate event listing.

Samuel William Aldridge : Drawings

Zena Blackwell : Open Studio

Noah Gubb: Open Studio

Beth Morris: Open Studio

Disability Access: No

Family Friendly: Yes

Alice, Laura, Lewys, Minty, and Rachel

Sat 15 Oct
9am – 11am

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: Yes

We love the eclecticism of Roath. There are so many stories and skills within the community. As you explore the festival and wander around the area, please do pop by for some breakfast around our kitchen table. All are welcome.

Rachel Codd, Alexana Blott, Venla Valve, Harriet McCormick, Martina Gallina, Charlie Burke, Jade Jenkins, and Sarah Gale

Sat 15 Oct -Sun 16 Oct
10am – 5pm

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: Yes

Eight local artists and makers take over one little house on Inverness Place to turn it into The Little Shop for one weekend. Including the work of; Alexana Blott, a sculptor creating figurative sculptures from stainless steel cutlery. Charlotte Burke, a ceramicist creating contemporary and functional works of art with a focus on exploration of the human mind. Venla Valve, an illustrator & printmaker originally from Finland producing an array on cards, cushions and clothing. Harriet McCormick, creating ceramic ware both functional and decorative for the home and beyond. Martina Gallina, creating handmade textiles, established in 2014 in a small village in Northern Italy. Jade Jenkins, creating slip cast porcelain vessels all with stunning surfaces. Sarah Gale, hand throwing and decorating beautiful porcelain and earthenware objects for the home. Rachel Codd, hand carving porcelain jewellery inspired by fairy tales and poetry, on sterling silver.

Glenn Carney and Den Foley

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Oct

10am – 5pm

Disability Access: Yes
Family Friendly: Yes

Landscape colourist oil paintings of scenes from West Wales by Glenn Carney. Figurative sculpture using local alabaster by Den Foley.

www.glennthebrushes.wordpress.com

Wiremaker

Sat 15 Oct, 11am – 4pm
Sun 16 Oct, 12pm – 4pm

Disability Access: Yes
Family Friendly: Yes

Inspired by nature I create sculptures using wire and found objects.
Facebook.com/wiremakercardiff
Twitter-@wiremaker
Instagram-@wiremakercardiff

Sun 9, 10am – 4.30pm
Sat 15 & Sun 16, 10am – 4.30pm

Disability Access: No
Family friendly: Yes

Contemporary photography. A collection of images illustrating the textures, colours and experience of living in locations in Wales and beyond.

Individually, the images explore people’s relationship with the place they call home. Collectively, they reflect the range and complexity of those experiences: whether we have simply come to rest in a particular place, or have to exploit every aspect of that place to create a livelihood and survive.

Quilts @ 72MR

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Oct

11am – 5pm

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: Yes

Quilts and other textile treats made by members of the Heath Citizens Hall Patchwork class – some of whom live in Roath! We are a small friendly class and welcome new members, from complete beginners to experienced quilters. For more information, see “Sewing with Alison” Facebook page, or contact tutor directly – alison.holmquist@gmail.com, or tel 029 2021 7885.

Ruby Brannigan, Shirley Pearson, Sara Topham and Brynteg School art students

Sat 15 Oct

12pm – 4pm

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: Yes

A range of mixed media, photographic, print and ceramic work have been produced by Brynteg School sixth form students. There will be mini lino printing sessions on the day, run by the art students, where visitors will be helped to make a card that they can take away. Art department staff will also be showing their work with sales of popular ceramic jewellery by Ruby Brannigan, exhibition of Roath based architectural print works by Shirley Pearson and paintings by Sara Topham.

Gweni Llwyd, Daniel Pritchard, Adam Musitano, Rachel Smyth, Mark Hicken, Sophie Bristow, Jonny Wise

Sat 15 Oct, 12pm – 6pm
Sun 16 Oct, 12pm – 3pm

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: Yes

Come and join us at 113 Diana Street for an eclectic, multi-disciplinary art experience! Showcasing works from the diverse practices of budding young artists, our living room and garden will host a number of artistic works and interventions, ranging from illustrations to installations.

Ymunwch a ni yn 113 Stryd Diana i profiadu cymysg eclectig o waith celf amlddisgyblaethol! Yn arddangos amryw o waith gan nifer o artistiaid ifanc, mi fydd ein ‘stafell fyw a gardd yn eich gwahoddi i fwynhau sawl darn o gelf ac ymyriadau a grewyd trwy ddefnyddio amryw o gyfryngau a fformatau, o ddarluniadau i osodiadau.

The Actual History Museum of Roath, with Dame Shirley Road, Sir Alfred Street and Dr Glen Roy.

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Oct
12pm -4pm

Disability Access: Yes
Family Friendly: Yes

The Actual History Museum of Roath is a vast resource of historical items that explains why Roath is the best Cardiff suburb, in Cardiff. The collective Roathian knowledge of Sir Alfred Street, Dr Glen Roy and Dame Shirley Road, if laid out, could cover a tennis court and two bowling greens. All our experts, have completed an NVQ in basic teaching practice, and are thus able to explain complicated aspects of history to every Tom, Dick and Harry.
What some important telly people have said about the Museum.
“You had them eating out of your hands, wherever you want, they followed” Kate Humble
“Goodie, Goodie, Yum, Yum” Tim Brook Taylor.

Di Galli – Laspecia Art, Sandra Davies – Dugdog Designs

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Oct
12pm – 4.30pm

Disability Access: Yes
Family Friendly: Yes

Handmade, quirky, original bespoke cards and gifts for any occasion. Available in English or Welsh and other languages can be formatted on request. Buy now for Christmas. Commissions can be taken for prints/cards and gifts.

Also affordable original artwork in mixed media, including acrylic, watercolour, oil and some glass. Sunflowers, poppies and travel inspired landscapes by local artist newly located to Cardiff. Di has recently gained a Diploma with distinction in Art & Design and looks forward to experimenting more in mixed media. Framed and mounted original work available along with blank cards. Still time to commission a painting for Christmas. Special offer £5 Off any painting at Open House.

Both artists are nurses by profession, now semi-retired but still active and enjoy making products that give pleasure.

Further information and samples can be found on our Facebook pages.
Dugdog designs and Laspecia Art.

Mary Dewey – The Joshua Gallery

Sat 15 -Sun 16 Oct
12pm – 6pm

Disability Access: Yes
Family Friendly: Yes

Joshua Gallery houses sculptures and paintings inspired by the environment and Christian faith. The four roomed studio has a Gallery and Exhibition Area with a few historic items. Sculptures are in Texas, Canterbury, Mid Wales, London and Ghana. BA Hons in Art Education, Mary teaches Art Class, and Needles Group.

Gweni Llwyd, Daniel Pritchard, Adam Musitano, Rachel Smyth, Mark Hicken, Sophie Bristow, Jonny Wise

Sat 15 Oct, 12pm – 6pm
Sun 16 Oct, 12pm – 3pm

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: Yes

Come and join us at 113 Diana Street for an eclectic, multi-disciplinary art experience! Showcasing works from the diverse practices of budding young artists, our living room and garden will host a number of artistic works and interventions, ranging from illustrations to installations.

Ymunwch a ni yn 113 Stryd Diana i profiadu cymysg eclectig o waith celf amlddisgyblaethol! Yn arddangos amryw o waith gan nifer o artistiaid ifanc, mi fydd ein ‘stafell fyw a gardd yn eich gwahoddi i fwynhau sawl darn o gelf ac ymyriadau a grewyd trwy ddefnyddio amryw o gyfryngau a fformatau, o ddarluniadau i osodiadau.

Dorcas Pennyfather and Gabrielle Jessica Frazer

Sat 15 Oct, 12pm – 5pm
Sun 16 Oct, 12pm – 4pm

Disability Access: No
Family Friendly: Yes

Gabrielle Jessica Frazer:
Gabrielle produces individual sculptural ceramic pieces which explore her intrigue of life, nature, and ceramic process. She hand builds her piece, bisque fires them then uses a smoke firing technique; no glazes or pigments are used, all the colours are produced in the firing. It is not until the magic moment of the kiln opening that the result is seen. Gabrielle then burnishes and waxes the sculptures to produce a rich lustrous finish.

gabriellejessicafrazer.com

Dorcas Pennyfather:
Dorcas is a bricolager which means she uses whatever comes to hand to make her art. One reason is to comment on the unnecessary consumerism which abounds today but also to reflect her interest in her past. Her fascination with the knowledge that she is a product of many ancestors has led her to explore the occupations of her forefathers and their lifestyles, especially the women. Through her work she invites others to wonder about their own past.

dorcaspennyfather.wordpress.com/

Sun 16
6pm – 7.30pm

Join local storytellers for some traditional tales. This will be a relaxed session, and a chance to come and enjoy getting lost in some stories. A fine way to spend an autumn evening – tea brewing in the pot and tales brewing in the air. Suitable for adults and older children.