Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay
Sat 28 Sept-Sun 10 Nov
Wool Works is a collaborative exhibition between Welsh textiles group MaP and Finnish makers group Modus. It focuses on bringing cultural links between the two heritages to the forefront, while also encouraging the general public to consider the value of applied arts. The exhibition will display the work from 20 artists all together.
One of those featured is the Welsh illustrator Sue Shields, who has established a name for herself through a whimsical style. Her use of loose lines and watercolours, bleeding into each other creates an emotive, dreamlike feel, rather than one inherently tied to realism. Elsewhere, artists such as Ritta Sinkkonnen-Davies and Claire Cawte focus more on tradition, highlighting how materials and designs from older techniques can be used to make modern, functional pieces. In particular, this can be seen through Cawte’s use of felting material together in order to create modern, fashionable handbags.
As well as the pieces which are on display, the gallery will also feature a series of talks and workshops which tie in with the exhibition. These include the likes of wood engraving, embroidery and textiles. Most of the workshops are open and drop-in, with the general public encouraged to visit and take part.
Admission: free. Info: 029 2048 4611 www.makersguildinwales.org.uk (SM)