Unique members’ bar & atelier opens in Caernarfon

Caernarfon has long been a hub of artistic expression and now, Life: Full Colour is proud to add a brand-new members’ bar and atelier to the town’s creative community.

Called Y Segontiwm, the bar and atelier are the brainchild of Life: Full Colour founder Sara McKee whose goal is to create a uniquely North Wales version of the St Ives artist colony. It opened in June and is located at 9 Segontium Terrace, Caernarfon.

Sara hopes Y Segonitwm will become a haven for creatives, thinkers, and art lovers. "We've created a unique space where art enthusiasts and connoisseurs can indulge in stimulating conversations, while enjoying a glass of wine, cocktail, or craft beer.

“Plus, we’ve transformed the first floor into an atelier which professional artists can use to paint, draw, or sculpt, as well as host group sessions. It is full of natural light with beautiful views of the harbour, making it the ideal spot for people to pursue their creative dreams."

The members’ bar on the ground floor is a snug and convivial location, which is under the charge of well-known bar manager and barista, Dewi Arfon Jones. The bar is bursting with art from the Life: Full Colour artist colony, which is all available to buy, as well as a library full of art books and games. While the bar is open to visitors, there will be special events exclusively for members, such as live music nights, held throughout the year.

Artists who choose to become a Y Segontiwm member can access the atelier and book the studio space free of charge. Membership also unlocks additional benefits such as discounts on artist supplies.

In July, the atelier will become home to American artist Charity Baker who is participating in an international exchange programme which is a collaboration between Life: Full Colour and the New York Studio School. The exchange will see Charity spend a month in North Wales, working alongside North Wales artists such as Jocelyn Roberts, Jane Paice, and Louise Morgan RCA, as well as learning about Wales’ artistic heritage.

In Charity’s honour, a party will be held at Y Segontiwm on 4th July to celebrate America’s Independence Day and to officially welcome Charity to North Wales. The 4th of July party is the venue’s first exclusive event for members and their guests. Visitors will also be able to see Charity in action in the studio throughout her one-month residency at Y Segontiwm.

Y Segontiwm is open every Thursday to Saturday from 5pm to 10pm. Keep up to date with Y Segontiwm news on social media at:

• Facebook: @ysegontiwm/

• Instagram: @segontiwm/

• Twitter: @segontiwm

For Y Segontiwm membership details, contact the Life: Full Colour team via hello@lifefullcolour.com or call 01286 667 122.

By Louise Morgan RCA