Gemma’s favourite craft workshops in South Wales
Rooftop Atelier
Located in Barry, Rooftop Atelier is owned by Angharad, a trained costume maker and milliner with twenty years experience working in the costume industry who knows her style. The school provides sewing classes ranging from corsetry to costume making, but of course, students are welcome to use their class time for their own projects. After having spent the day at the sewing school, Gemma can 100% ensure its good value. So, whether you are a beginner or someone who already knows their stitches, it would be great if you join Angharad and other specialist tutors at Rooftop Atelier.
Image taken from: Rooftop Atelier. [No date]. Sewing Projects. Available at: https://www.rooftopatelier.co.uk/classes/sewing-projects/ [Accessed: 3 June 2024].
Peggy’s Pots
Ran by the lovely couple Meg and Simon, Peggy’s Pots is a shipping container studio located at Boneyard in Canton. While Meg’s passions are colour and clay, Simon loves to work with materials and textures. So why not pre-book, walk-in or host a party at their studio with your family, friends and/or loved ones and have a fun time painting pottery pieces, moulding clay pieces, or pot-throwing on the wheel!
Image taken from: Peggy’s Pots. 2024. Posts [Instagram] May 23. Available at: https://www.instagram.com/peggyspots/p/C7UZFbsI0LH/?img_index=2 [Accessed: 3 June 2024].
Cardiff Pottery Workshops
Located in Llandough, Penarth, the studio offers all the equipment you might need for your hand building and throwing classes. Gemma has been on several courses and has always had good chats with Kelly, the founder. Thanks to their location, they have spacious facilities.
When you visit them be prepared for the hustle and bustle of the studio life surrounded by whirling wheels, the slapping of clay, kettle boiling, and great chats with the team and others!
Image taken from: Cardiff Pottery Workshops. 2024. Posts [Instagram] May 12. Available at: https://www.instagram.com/cardiffpotteryworkshops/p/C63zav2oyrg/ [Accessed: 3 June 2024].
Pig & Pip
The home of unique handmade children’s clothes, Pig & Pip’s owner, the lovely Hayley whom Gemma has had a good chat with on IG, takes inspiration from her two boys to create clothes. She not only enjoys sewing, selling quality clothing for the little ones but also has a passion for teaching. At her workshop, she hosts 1:1 sessions, children’s sewing groups, adult workshops, and parties.
Image taken from: Pig and Pip. 2024. Posts [Instagram] April 14. Available at: https://www.instagram.com/pigandpip/p/C5vA0Y3sfHc/?img_index=3 [Accessed: 3 June 2024].
Beth Morris Workshops
Based at the beautiful heritage site, Insole Court in Cardiff, Beth Morris Workshops specialises in art! The founder and director, Beth, combines creativity, well-being, and socialisation, ensuring she creates a welcoming and relaxing environment for her visitors.
Image taken from: Beth Morris Workshops. [No Date]. Guest Workshops. Available at: https://www.bethmorrisworkshops.co.uk/new-guest-workshops [Accessed: 3 June 2024].
Joy House Creations
Bethan, who also works at Lark every once a month, believes in the art of slowing down with mindful crafting and has her own studio at the newly opened Ffos based at Caerffili Market in Caerphilly. If you’re interested in needle felting and lino printing, this is the place for you!
Image taken from: Joy House Creations. 2024. Posts [Instagram] May 11. Available at: https://www.instagram.com/joyhousecreations/p/C61DQyyoOQm/?img_index=5 [Accessed: 3 June 2024].
Nina Lazarou Wireworks
Nina owns a small studio in Barry and holds workshops where you can use your creativity and learn how to do wirework with a range of tools and different wires. Its price includes all materials and refreshments, making it worth it. If you want to learn how to make a flower or, perhaps, a wreath with wire definitely visit her studio.
Image taken from: Nina Lazarou Wireworks. 2024. Posts [Instagram] May 23. Available at: https://www.instagram.com/wireworks_by_nina/p/C7TiPsUILAV/?img_index=1 [Accessed: 3 June 2024].