Arts&Crafts Meet the artists

3rd March, Weaving with Trevor Blackburn Trevor will be here working, with his selection of cosy hats, scarves and shawls.

10th March, Cross Stitch by Carol Carol has some beautiful cross-stitch items, plus other handmade crafts and cards.

15th March, Handcrafted Gifts by Hannah Gifts from glass, slate and wood, which can be engraved in Welsh or English.

16th & 17th March, Tracey Davies

Local artist Tracey paints mainly from photographs of pets and people, or places that hold a special memory.

22nd March, Handmade Jewellery by Crafty Sisters

The ladies will be busy adding to their collection of jewellery, made from various materials and colours.

25th & 26th March, Gill Benjamin

Another chance to see paintings by this wonderful local artist. Gill is happy to take commissions.

8th & 9th April, Eco Silver Jewellery by Sandra Roberts Sandra has some beautiful pieces made using eco silver, which she embellishes with pretty stones.

13th & 14th April, Spinning

Masterclass with Jenni Frost

To book a half-hour slot with Jenni to learn the basics of this wonderful craft, contact her direct at jennifrost@outlook.com

Jayne Huskisson is a textile artist living on the Isle of Anglesey who is opening her studio as part of this year’s Anglesey Arts Weeks Open Studios and Galleries event from 1st to 16th April.

Jayne is one of over 50 painters, sculptors, filmmakers, printmakers, photographers, installation artists and craft workers who will be delighted to welcome you to their studio and share their island’s birdlife – for her, birds are intrinsic to the character of the landscape. With an evident love of colour and using a vibrant palette encapsulated by a simplicity of line, Jayne paints on silk. Her style is naïve yet shows a sophistication and assurance in design with careful execution. Her work includes limited and open-edition prints and homeware. You can see more of Jayne’s textile artwork at www.angleseytextileart.co.uk or contact her

15th & 16th April, Thelma Evans

Local artist Thelma paints florals, landscapes and seascapes, and can take commissions.

18th & 19th April, Marie at Earth

Deva Unusual gift items and Egyptian-themed jewellery.

29th & 30th April, Jackie at Jewels Jackie has some lovely pieces of handmade jewellery and accessories, and can repair your own broken items of jewellery.

Afonwen Craft & Antique Centre is near Mold. www.afonwen.co.uk inspiration and processes, and showcase their work. Full details, including information on free Art & Landscape walks at www.angleseyartsforum.org

Island characters

Much of Jayne’s work captures the surrounding landscape of Anglesey and North Wales with a contemporary twist. She is fascinated by the

AAA Spring Exhibition

The Association of Animal Artists is set to present another stunning collection of animal artwork as diverse as nature itself. From realistic big cats in coloured pencils to gestural elephants in oils, as well as amazing 3D artwork, there is something for the whole family to enjoy at the group’s spring show at the Granary, Weston Park. The twiceyearly shows draw a huge crowd and the group says it hopes “to inspire all visitors to through social media:

Facebook @Jayne Huskisson –Anglesey Textile Art Instagram @jayne huskissonartist reconnect with nature and realise the unique beauty of the animals we share the planet with”.

Former chair Julie Cross said: “AAA exhibitions support our animal welfare and conservation charity partners by donations, but we also give voice to the issues they promote, raising public awareness and helping to preserve the animal kingdom that inspires us – and that really is special.” The exhibition runs from 29th April-31st May. www.associationofanimalartists.com

Oriel Glasfryn Gallery

Oriel Glasfryn Gallery in Caerwys, Flintshire, is owned by Dave and Lise Roberts and is the only independent art gallery in North East Wales. Free to visit, fully accessible and family