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Arts&Crafts CREATURE COMFORTS

10th-11th May, Eco Silver Jewellery by Sandra Roberts Sandra works in eco silver left over from the jewellery industry. Each piece is unique, and she is happy to take commissions.

12th-13th May, local artist Gill Benjamin Gill will have her wonderful paintings on display, many for sale. She takes commissions, and is always happy to chat.

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14th May, Danielle McIntyre

Art Danielle’s free-motion embroidery is inspired by city and landscapes, and she enjoys pairing monochromatic schemes with vibrant Liberty prints.

24th May, Handcrafted Gifts by Hannah Quirky gift items in both Welsh and English, which can be etched with names, dates or messages.

25th-26th May, Jackie at Jewels Jackie’s jewellery is suitable for all ages, using beads, stones and crystals. She also offers a repair service for your own pieces.

10th-11th June, Spinning Masterclass with Jenni Frost Using wool from her own flock Jenni makes cushion covers, scarves and hats, as well as cute baby clothes.

15th-16th June, local artist Tracey Davies Tracey paints in watercolours but also enjoys working with acrylics and pastels.

17th-18th June, local artist

Thelma Evans A longstanding artist at the centre, Thelma has a delicate style and her work features mainly florals.

21st June, Crafty Sisters The ladies will be working side by side on their jewellery, and also have greetings cards and tote bags.

29th-30th June, Marie at Earth

Deva All Marie’s gift items are her original design, plus she has silk and gemstone jewellery.

Afonwen Craft & Antique Centre is near Mold. www.afonwen.co.uk

On the brink of retirement and eager to devote more time to her hobby, Linda Williams was forced to change her plans. Now, the Wrexham-based artist is ready to launch herself into the creative marketplace.

Havingspent many years dedicating herself to a vital role in the Welsh Ambulance Service, Linda Williams planned a well-deserved retirement in 2020 and handed in her notice. We all know what happened next. A worldwide pandemic threw everyone’s lives into disarray, and where Linda had been intending to take it easy and concentrate on her art, she found herself at the heart of the action.

Only now, three years later, is her dream finally within grasp.

She said: “I’m just coming up 63. I’ve drawn all my life on and off – I’m self-taught – and I was subject – she draws wildlife and animals.

She said: “I wasn’t happy using pastels as I couldn’t get the finer detail I was looking for. Then I discovered polychromos pencils, which are oil-based. You draw with them like ordinary pencil, but you can also blend them for a really nice finish. I spent the next 12 months teaching myself how to get different effects. I really enjoy the challenge of drawing fur and feathers, then watching the picture come to life as I draw the eyes.”

Prints for sale

Linda now faces the task of getting herself known and attracting buyers, quite a task in the current climate. “The pictures on my website are limitededition giclée prints but I have now started drawing one-offs to go into galleries and exhibitions,” she said.

looking forward to the chance to concentrate on my drawing and maybe start selling some pictures. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to retire fully, so I just work two days a week now.”

Linda experimented with various mediums until finding one that suited her style and choice of www.fineartbylindawilliams.uk

Having come through a a global crisis with pencils poised, she’s on course to achieve her ambition and free the creative spirit she has been nurturing for so long.

“We are Jenny and Catherine, aka Flossie and Twts. Our creative workshops take place in our idyllic 300-year-old repurposed mill beside the river Aled, near Denbigh, backing onto woodland. It’s a truly magical place. You will have an inspiring day, and take away not just your own unique handmade work but a sense of contentment and pride.

“We provide refreshments, a delicious homemade lunch and cakes. Here it’s not just about learning a new skill but also having an incredibly

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