Exhibitions, Shops, Displays, Demonstrations and Stands

2011
* E X H I B I T I O N
Four sculptures from the show at Cywain have been transferred to the lending library at Dolgellau (Bala Road, on the Northern outskirts of the town about 400metres from the town centre). Free parking. Closed for lunch 12.30 to 1.30 every day.
Monday, 9.30-7pm
Tuesday, 9.30-5pm
Wednesday, 9.30 to 12.30pm
Thursday, 9.30-5pm
Friday, 9.30 to 5pm
Saturday, 9.30 to 12.30pm
Sunday, closed

* E X H I B I T I O N
. "MARY JONES AND THE BUTTERFLY" AT THE CYWAIN VISITOR CENTRE, Y BALA
. SAT NAV reference LL23 7NW
. EVERY DAY, 10am-5pm
. A ten-foot ceramic dragon suspended in flight, Mary Jones and Her Bible, Butterfly, Nature,
. Caddis Fly, Deilen, Smiling Flower, hares and other small items on display and for sale at
. Canolfan Cywain from Friday 16th September to end October.
. FREE!
. Also includes free clay workshops everyday all day although Margaret can't be at the show on Saturday 29th October - clay workshops are still on that day.
. Make a dragon's tooth for free that's glazed and posted to you.
. For more information about the centre, see www.cywain.co.uk

* D E M O N S T R A T I O N
. Saturday 26th November 24th December
Margaret will be demonstrating her sculpting processes at the Dfi Arts Guild (the former site of Celtica, next door to the swimming pool and leisure centre). Previous examples are, sculpting a bust, finishing a sculpted head, sculpting hares and elves, making plaques and suspending a sculpture.
. FREE!

* E V E N T . A N D . D E M O N S T R A T I O N
. FAMILY FUN DAY, ABERGWYNANT FARM, NEAR PENMAENPOOL 3M SW of DOLGELLAU Sunday Sept 18th
. Cheshire dog display team
. Race the LLamas- Black Rock Racing Llamas
. Fun dog show
. Ferret racing
. Displays by local activity groups
. Brass band
. Face painting
. Stalls

* D I S P L A Y S
. FFYNNON HOTEL LOVE LANE, DOLGELLAU
. "Air", "Butterfly" and "Sleeping Flower" displayed at this award winning hotel in Dolgellau.
. See www.ffynnontownhouse.com
. It is recommended to call the hotel in advance of visiting.

* D I S P L A Y
. PILI PALAS BUTTERFLY HOUSE, MENAI BRIDGE, NEAR BANGOR
. "Nature" is suspended in the butterfly house, surrounded by plants and butterflies until September 2011.
. See www.pilipalas.co.uk

* P R I V A T E . D I S P L A Y
. A small hare at Coed Cae B&B in Taicynhaeaf.
. See www.coedcae.co.uk/

* S H O P S
* Guinevere, Eldon Square, Dolgellau
. Small and medium sized gift items, rabbits, wizards, mushrooms and others.

* Medi, Bridge St., Dolgellau, www.medi-gifts.com/en/index.aspx

* Gwynedd Crafts Beddgelert LL55 4YB on the walk to Gelert's grave.
. A variety of small gift items: Irish Wolfhounds, hares, rabbits, sheep and more.

* The Gallery, 11, New Street, Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 OEH
. www.galleryaberdyfi.co.uk/
. Nature in and by the sea. Small and medium sized items. Fish, crabs, birds.

* DyfiArtsGuild at Y Plas, Machynlleth, SY20 8ER
. www.dyfiartsguild.co.uk
. A selection of small and medium sized items.

* Knit One, Eldon Square, Dolgellau
. Yarn pots: storage jars for wool while working to keep the wool clean.

* Coming soon: Scott's Jeweller's, Upper Smithfield St., Dolgellau LL40 1ET,
. Opposite the town's baker
. Hares

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* DEMONSTRATION AT Y PLAS, JULY 2011
. Margaret sculpted a life scale bust.
. and previously 3rd September, 1st October - making hares.
. Saturday 29th October, working on a suspended sculpture (life sized)

* 3D FESTIVAL AT MARKET BOSWORTH - JUNE 21st to 30th; daily except Sunday.
The Garden Studio, Michaelmas House, Market Bosworth 21st June to 30th June, 10am to 4pm daily.
(2D work by others also shown at The Dixie Grammar School Hall, Station Rd, Market Bosworth 25th and 26th June.)

* CAERYNWCH OPEN DAYS- April and May 2011
. Make a rabbit with Margaret. £25 (or £17.50 if collected) - (Maximum 6 people per day).
. Sunday and Monday 24th and 25th April
. Sunday and Monday 1st and 2nd May.
. Demonstrations by Margaret
. Children: make a bug and leave it to be displayed in the garden's grounds - free
. See www.caerynwch.com/

* STALL at MACHYNLLETH MARKET:
Wednesdays

2010
* EMOTIONS OF A BUTTERFLY - Postponed by the gallery as of mid-October 2010.
12th November 2010 to 8th January 2011.
24th November 8pm: Meditation with sculptures of the exhibition “Butterfly"
The exhibition considers the insect’s biology, myths and psychology.
Galerie Sternenstaub, Kraichtal-Gochsheim, Heidelberg

* PUPPETS & POTS
July 5th - JuLy 31st
Dolgellau Library, Bala Road, Dolgellau

* June 12-13
CANCELLED: Oberderdingen Summer Festival near Baden Baden in Germany
Details from Annette and Ian Stevenson, Hintere Gasse 20, 75038, Oberderdingen
www.reitacademie.de

* June 6th
A celebration of a new wind turbine in Arthog, Gwynedd
Maggie and Dai Francis

* May 29-31st
Caerwnwch Open day

* May 15th and 16th
Caerwnwch Open Day

2009
* NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD MAES D. Mary Jones and her Bible and sculpture demonstrations.
Monday 3rd August

* FFORWM CREFFT CYMRU CYF., MACHYNLLETH
23rd July 2009-31st August 2009

* BIENNIAL SUMMER SHOW GERMANY. Equine theme
June 13-14
Oberderdingen near Baden Baden in Germany.
Details from Annette and Ian Stevenson, Hintere Gasse 20, 75038, Oberderdingen
www.reitacademie.de

* WELSH LEARNER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
May, one day only.
Llyfrgell Rhydd, Dolgellau

* ANNUAL CEFNDEUDDWR ARTS FESTIVAL. Two pieces only: horse and "Pwy Sy 'Na"
June 6th and 7th
Farm in Coed y Brenin near Dolgellau
Ceramics and paintings exhibition in the stable gallery
Exhibits and demonstrations
Live music throughout the days
Dance workshop

* "POETRY PORTRAYED" AT THE LIBRARY
Dolgellau Library Lent
25th February to 12th April. Solo Exhibition.
www.Library.Wales.org

Considering the work of Welsh poets including
- Waldo Williams
- Gwyn Thomas
- Euros Bowen
- William Crwys Williams
- R. Williams Parry
- Anonymous 9th century poet
- Cynddelw Brydydd Mawr
- Bobi Jones (Robert Maynard Jones)

www.gwynedd.gov.uk/gwy_doc.asp?cat=2810&doc=7981&Language=1
library.wales.org/your-library/north-wales/gwynedd/dolgellau-library/

The exhibition changes weekly. Includes additional small pieces.

2008
* ST. ASAPH WOODFEST, Summer.
Solo Exhibition.
Stoneware sculptures and pots, typically showing work in progress.
www.woodfestwales.co.uk/north/

* DOLGELLAU LIBRARY, Easter. "Love and Distraction".
Solo exhibition of extraordinary stoneware sculptures.
Figure work of a variety of sizes from desk top to 7ft tall.
Human hands, feet and facial features in exciting poses.
- Eifionydd
- The Mistress
- At Rest
- Love Letter
- Aspects of Love
- Visitor's Comments book and guide.
www.gwynedd.gov.uk/gwy_doc.asp?cat=2810&doc=7981&Language=1

2006
* ABERYSTWYTH ARTS CENTRE, 2006. Open.
"Altered Image" Black and white portrait drawing in mixed media. 8ft x 4ft

* WREXHAM, 2006. Open.
"Altered Image" Black and white portrait drawing in mixed media. 8ft x 4ft

2005
* BANGOR COLEG MENAI, June 2005. End of year show. Prize for best of show.
"Aspects of love". An abstract figure in clay. 8ft x 4ft x 7ft height

2004
* NEWTOWN ART GALLERY 2004. Open.
Abstract piece in mixed media.