The Bay Gallery

At The Bay Gallery, we celebrate the beauty of local artists and artisans from Cardigan Bay. Explore our diverse collections and find unique pieces that inspire.

Workshops

We will be running a range of small workshops in our dedicated space in the gallery. Spaces are limited on workshops so book early to avoid disappointment

7th February
10:30 to 15:30
(1 hr break 12:30 to 13:30)
Crochet Rose – For those that can crochet, celebrate love by crocheting a single rose stem!
This 4 hr workshop provides everything you need to creatre an ‘everlasting’ rose from yarn.
Calm Krafts£ 45 per person to include materials, please click here to book
7th March
12:00 to 14:30
Slow Stitched Mini Quilt – An opportunity to explore traditional hand quilting and sewing techniques that utilise scrap fabric and a simple running stitch to create a vibrant textured quiltMaeve Moran£ 35 per person to imclude needles, thread, pins and batting. Bring your own fabric scraps and backing or fabric can be purchased for an additonal £5 on the day
21st March
10:30 to 15:30
(1 hr break 12:30 to 13:30)
Brush Making – Discover the timeless craft of broom making. Join CalmKrafts for a creative day to transform raw materials into stunning functional art perfect for clearing hearths, workbenches or adding a touch of rustic charm to your walls. Master two techniques, the Turkey Wing and Hawk Tail. Using sustainable tapioca fibres and cotton cord, you’ll learn how to bind and tension your brushes. Make something you’ll love to useCalm Krafts£ 65 per person to include materials, please click here to book
25th April
10:00 to 12:30
Crochet for beginners – Learn the basic foundations of crochet in a relexed supportive environmentCalm Krafts£ 40 per person to include materials, please click here to book
11th July
10:00 to 12:30
Crochet for beginners – Learn the basic foundations of crochet in a relexed supportive environmentCalm Krafts£ 40 per person to include materials, please click here to book
12th September
10:00 to 16:00
(1 hr break 12:30 to 13:30)
Crochet Comfy Slippers – Ready to move beyond the basics? You’ll have everything you need to crochet a pair of snug cabin slippers in this five hour workshop. It’s the perfect next step for post-beginners.Calm Krafts£ 70 per person to include materials.

Past workshops

22nd November
10:00 to 12:30
Crochet Workshop – Crochet your First BlanketCalm Krafts£ 30 per person
1st November
13:00 to 15:30
Crochet for beginners – Learn the basic foundations of crochetCalm Krafts£ 40 per person to include materials
12th October
10:00 to 12:30
Crochet for beginners – Learn the basic foundations of crochetCalm Krafts£ 40 per person to include materials
29th September
13:00 to 15:30
Needle felting workshop – create your own miniature world in woolCalm Krafts£ 40 per person to include materials
27th September
12:00 to 15:00
Botanical Cyanotype workshop – Learn how to develop your own ‘sun print’ with plants, fabric and the power of the sun using this pioneering Victorian-era photography methodMaeve Moran£ 35 per person
24th September
10:00 to 15:00
Slab workshop – Make a selection of hanging decorations, flower frogs, buttons and brooches using
texture, pattern and colour.
Jeni Pain£ 45 per person to include all materials and firing
20th September
11:00 to 13:00
Japanese Sashiko –
Repair artist and educator, Thea Batty invites you to discover Sashiko, the Japanese art of mindful stitching to mend, strengthen , and revive your favourite garments
Thea Batty£ 22 per person