Pilgrims at St Davids

Ceramic figures, made by children ( and staff) of Fishguard schools, over the last year, depicting pilgrims on their way to St Davids Cathedral have now arrived at their destination and can be seen  processing towards the altar. In total about 150 25cm sculptures, individually made and fired have been arranged in procession. The individuality of the figures are wonderful- expressive and creative within the general theme,together making an interesting installation within this centre of pilgrimage.

Cauldrons and furnaces was the Welsh Cultural Olympiad and this installation was initiated and produced by artists from fishguard arts society

In residence- Nant y Coy

Back home after a week in Pembrokeshire, meeting new people, talking bees with beekeepers from the other side of the UK ( what a different story!) and taking time to work on a new project.
The rain kept off for a few days- long enough to walk and sketch from the surrounding landscape- fabulous views from the top of 'Maiden Castle' and picturesque farmhouses and barns tucked in the wooded valleys.

West Ford Farm

Poll Cairn and Maiden Castle

It seemed the ideal opportunity to experiment with linocut-something I had not done for some years- reasonably quick and easy to print.

Nant y Coy Arts have a different artist/craftmaker installed in their studio each week throughout the summer. There is easy parking, fabulous local walks and a great cafe for afterwards  at the same location. A gallery shows work by Margaret Merritt- not to be missed are her mixed media landscapes -a joy of light and colour.