Here are the dates for our Gwendraeth Arts Lab online and sketchbook sessions between now and the end of the year.
If you’d like to join us, save these dates in your diaries, and get in touch with us by email to receive more details!
Sessions are on Saturday mornings:
October 10th
October 17th
October 31st
November 7th
November 21st
November 28th
December 5th
December 12th
A wonderful session on 12 September at Burry Port, photographing on the site of the Carmarthen Bay Power Station.
Huge thanks to Ray Hobbs for leading the session!
On Saturday 19th September 2020 we are having a sketchbook walk this is a follow-on from our amazing Mindful Photography workshop that happened last week!
We would like you to join our Gwendraeth Arts Lab Artists on the Burry Port Beach for a sketchbook walk to express your feelings about the Carmarthen Bay Power Generation Plant, which was demolished in 1990. Observing the demolition landscape and considering the extensive natural erosion of the beach and the man-made and natural cliffs, which has exposed fragments of machinery and the original structures.
Bring – Pencils/Pens/Coloured Pencils with a sketchbook
Plus – Wax Crayons/Thin-Light Weight Paper for Rubbings
You are invited to consider this industrial ephemera #beachheritage
*** COVID-19***
All Covid-19 Precautions are taken
We social distance at all times, we wear masks when required & have hand sanitizers/wipes just in case…
If you are joining us tomorrow, then the details are:
Details of the Session:
Saturday 19th September 2020 11am – 12.30pm
At the Burry Port Harbour (East) SA16 0ER
Meeting at the very far end of the car park (lots of potholes so be careful) near the slipway to the beach
FREE & OPEN TO ALL Complete Beginners – Experienced Artists Children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult
More Info: gwendraethartslab@gmail.com or 07818 036 434
And remember to post and share your images if you want on Instagram and twitter and Facebook and tag with #beachheritage and #gwendraethartslab @gwendraethartslab
Have fun and Enjoy, take care and be safe, Roz, Sian and Lindsey
We are excited to announce that our online and sketchbook sessions will kick off again in September. This is our September programme:
Week 1
5th September, 10.45 on zoom for 11am start:
Thunderstorms! An online session using oil pastels and ink. (You can substitute with wax crayons/ candles and water-based paint if you don’t have these materials).
Week 2
12 September, morning – Burry Port. Mindful photography with Ray Hobbs (cameras provided).
Send us a message to sign up for this session, which has limited places.
If you are unable to get to Burry Port, you will still be able to follow a self-directed session using information and instructions that we will put on our website.
Week 3
19 September, morning – Burry Port. Mindful sketch book walk. If you are unable to get to Burry Port, you will be able to follow a self-directed session using information and instructions that we will put on our website.
Week 4
26 September, 10.45 on zoom for 11am start :Online session, mindful printmaking. Making block prints and experimental print-making. Using the materials, sketches and inspiration from our coastal outings at Burry Port from weeks 2 & 3.
 If you’re interested, send a message to us at gwendraethartslab@gmail.com and we’ll add you to our mailing list and send out more detailed information about what you’ll need, closer to the time.
A lot of intense looking and drawing on Mynydd Llangyndeyrn last Saturday at our sketchbook walk.
We climbed up as far as the stone circle and trig point, stopping and drawing every few minutes on the way. It was especially interesting to layer up our drawings one on top of another, and to combine them with rubbings taken from the standing stone monument which marks the way up.
The views from the top are amazing, you get to see where you are in the world, and what you’re connected with – the lay of the land. We talked about attempting to return to the summit to make some 360 degree panoramic drawings at another time – I’ll keep you posted about that.
Fantastic News – We are our continuing with our famous Sketchbook walks!
Our latest one is at: Mynydd Llangyndeyrn
When: Saturday 1st August 2020
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Location: Mynydd Llangyndeyrn Kidwelly SA17 5DT
We look forward to seeing you!
Please feel free to bring our own sketchbook pencils/pens/watercolours/crayons etc…
Children under 14 must to be accompanied by an adult
**Social distancing rules must be adhered too throughout the session**
Would you like to join us? Then email us at: gwendraethartslab@gmail.com
Photography by Ray Hobbs Gwendraeth Arts Lab collator and partner.
We are finally going to venture out on our classic and popular Gwendraeth Arts LAB Sketchbook Walks. Find more info about the walk at our session page.
When: Saturday 18th July 2020
Time: 10am – 11am
Location: Kidwelly Kymer Canal & Quay
More Information about the Quay is here
Please bring your own sketchbook
Gwendraeth Arts Lab Just spent a wonderful evening at our first self directed Sketchbook Walk.
We chose Pembrey Harbour as it is a truly magically place on the Carmarthenshire coastline.
Here are some images from the evening…
