Summer exhibitions and art workshops in West Wales
Landscape of the Imagination, by Raul Speek
You can view a carefully selected range of art and photography by Raul Speek and Heather Bennett at a series of events this summer.
The husband and wife, who own Raul Speek Gallery in Solva, Pembrokeshire, will be showcasing their work across West Wales.
Plus, if you know any children who love getting creative, you can book a place for them at one of Raul’s painting workshops taking place at Oriel y Parc, St Davids, in August.
Art at Waunifor
Girasol Cubano, by Raul Speek, which you can see at the new Art at Waunifor exhibition
Cuban-born artist Raul will be displaying his paintings at the new Art at Waunifor exhibition, while Heather’s photography will be on show at the same event.
Art at Waunifor opens in August for its 14th year, featuring an eclectic range of artwork by more than 30 Welsh artists.
There will be a ‘real life’ art exhibition in the Cedar Hall at the Waunifor Centre, in Maesycrugiau, near Llandysul, on the Carmarthenshire/Ceredigion border. You can visit the ‘live’ show between Saturday 21 and Monday 30 August, 10am-5pm. The artists’ work will also be promoted on the Art at Waunifor website.
Art at Waunifor is funded by the Arts Council of Wales and the National Lottery.
Framed Blue Sunset, by Heather Bennett, which features in the Art at Waunifor event
Children’s painting workshops in St Davids
Budding young artists have the chance to take part in one of two children’s painting workshops led by Raul.
The two workshops take place at Oriel y Parc gallery and visitor centre, St Davids, on Wednesday 11 August.
Using his Cuban roots, Raul will bring fun and colour to the sessions to engage the young painters. The children will get the opportunity to produce their own artwork to take home and to take part in a fun group artwork.
You can choose between a morning or afternoon session, and each workshop lasts about 2.5 hours.
To book a place, visit the Oriel y Parc website.
Book a place for your aspiring young artist at one of Raul’s workshops in St Davids
Fishguard Arts Society’s Summer 2021 Exhibition
You can view Heather’s stunning photography and the work of other artists at Fishguard Arts Society’s annual summer exhibition.
The ‘Celebration/Dathliad’ event will celebrate artists, the sea, and the countryside.
See the show at Tregwynt Mansion, Castlemorris, near Fishguard, between Thursday 5 and Tuesday 31 August.
Parenting, by Heather Bennett, which you can view in Fishguard Arts Society’s summer exhibition
Visit Raul Speek Gallery this summer
Raul Speek Gallery at the Old Chapel, Solva
Our art gallery, shop and café at the Old Chapel, Solva, are open from Friday to Monday, 11am-4.30pm (and we occasionally open on Thursdays, too).
Pop in if you’re in the area, especially if you’re visiting our beautiful coastal community during your summer break.
For further information about our gallery or Raul’s artwork, go to: https://raulspeek.co.uk/
Or, to find out more about Heather’s photography, visit: https://heatherbennett.co.uk/
