FollowThe Llanwrtyd and District Heritage and Arts Centre opens for its ninth season at the beginning of April.
The popularity of the Centre, with both locals and tourists, has grown each year since it first
opened in 2016 not only providing a unique insight into the history and development of the
area with interactive displays and information panels, but also two light and airy art galleries
which are much in demand – booked two years in advance – with work from artists
displaying a wide variety of talent.
Add to this a programme of concerts, talks and other events and it is not hard to see how the Heritage Centre has become a focal point in the town and surrounding area.
This season is no exception with a concert, CarmenCo on the first Saturday in the month, a
talk on the Work of the Churches Trust – an insight into how church buildings are being
utilised in other ways in addition to worship – on the 10 th April and the galleries filled with
creativity and colour from its opening on 3 rd April.
Our exhibition for April features work from artists – all of whom have had successful
exhibitions in the past. Richie Dean returns displaying his unique and vibrant fusion of
watercolour, acrylics and digital art, whilst work by Anita Woods features her very popular
interpretations of wildlife and nature using watercolours and mixed media.
The work of these two artists is beautifully complemented by stunning glass work by Irene
Funnell, inspired by coasts and mountains her exhibition this time features stunning glass
panelled lanterns and coasters. The final exhibitor in this quartet of talent is local weaver
Janine Pawley who uses fleeces from sheep grazed in the Abergwesyn Valley to create a
range of beautiful rugs and other practical items. Carded and woven by hand the soft and
stylish rugs are available in a range of sizes and colours.
