Ceramics at Craft Festival Wales 2026

August 3, 2026

Hello! 

I hope all is well with you? 

Ceramics is my first love. It was a visit to Aberystwyth Arts Centre in the late 80s that introduced me to the work of John Maltby and I’ve been hooked every since. ⁠ ⁠

Working with clay is a soothing yet often frustrating experience. You can spend so much time perfecting a particular piece, for the work to be totally ruined in the kiln.

Likewise, the firing process can add something unexpected and wonderful. With this in mind, I am eternally impressed and excited by makers who work with clay. You have my deepest respect. ⁠ ⁠

You can meet some wonderful potters and ceramic artists at Craft Festival Wales in September. ⁠ ⁠

See you there. ⁠ ⁠

Helo ‘na!

Cerameg yw fy nghariad cyntaf. Yn ystod ymweliad â Chanolfan Gelfyddydau Aberystwyth ar ddiwedd yr 80au, des ar draws gwaith John Maltby a dwi wedi cael fy swyno ers hynny.⁠ ⁠

Mae gweithio gyda chlai yn brofiad lleddfol ond yn aml mae’n un rhwystrol hefyd. Gallwch dreulio cymaint o amser yn perffeithio darn penodol, ac yna mae’r gwaith yn cael ei ddifetha yn yr odyn. Ar y llaw arall, gall y broses danio ychwanegu rhywbeth annisgwyl a rhyfeddol. Oherwydd hyn, rwy’n edmygu ac yn cael fy nghyffroi bob amser gan wneuthurwyr sy’n gweithio gyda chlai. Rydych yn ennill fy mharch dyfnaf. ⁠ ⁠

Bydd cyfle i chi gwrdd â chrochenyddion ac artistiaid ceramig anhygoel yng Ngŵyl Grefft Cymru ym mis Medi. ⁠ ⁠

Fe’ch gwelwn chi yno.⁠ ⁠
 

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