Crafts & Welsh Gifts

Introducing Artisan Taster Days Gift Vouchers...

Come and join us in the fascinating setting of the Gower Heritage Centre in Parkmill, Gower. Relax and be inspired to create and experience the crafts and skills from the past, such as Weaving, Basic Blacksmithing.

Or join our Artisan Bread Making Workshop and learn the History of Bread, make your own sourdough starter to take home, and watch the grain being milled on stones powered by the 19th century waterwheel before using the stone ground flour to produce your very own artisan loaves.

The Gower Heritage Centre are offering you the chance to come and participate in an exclusive Artisan Workshop at our Traditional Woollen Mill with a tailored experience just for you.

We also offer Gift Vouchers for our Artisan Workshops including Spinning or Weaving at our Woollen Mill, Basic Blacksmithing or Artisan Bread Making which can be purchased by telephoning us on 01792 371206. An ideal unusual gift to treat a special friend or family member, a great gift for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, retirement or just to say 'Thank You'.

 

Meet our Blacksmith

Arwel started playing with fire & steel at an early age, and moved on to study for a degree in metallurgy, shortly after he became a Design and Technology teacher. Arwel has since left this profession to become a full time blacksmith where he now forges metal into both useful items, and beautiful decorative pieces; such as gates & railings, knives & axes, as well as the odd sculpture and once, an ornate crown!

Meet the Resident Stonemason

Kevin Raymond, with 41 years' experience Come and see Kevin at work crafting the finest quality Welsh Slate house and business signs. Gilded in copper, silver or 23.5 carat gold leaf. Unique, bespoke signs just for you.

Also on display and for sale within the workshop: Welsh Slate gifts for your home; coasters, place mats, tea light holders, and much more.

Slate Carving Experience Book a workshop and take home your very own plaque.

Gowerstoneart.co.uk/book-online

Tree House Pottery

Come and explore your creative side: Clay modelling or throw a pot on a potter's wheel. Everyone leaves with their own work of art. No experience necessary, there's always a first time for everything. We celebrate wonky pots and imperfection!

Pottery Experience

Book a pottery experience: 1 hour clay modelling/potter's wheel. Explore 2 methods of pottery, leaving with your work of art at the end. Ideal for under 14's or families.

4 hour Immersive Experience. Spend more time using 3 different methods of pottery including tile/slab making, modelling and the potter's wheel. There is an option of returning to paint and glaze your creation. All the pottery courses and booking details www.gowerstoneart.co.uk/

Basic Blacksmithing Course 2019

Group sizes: One on One preferred, but can accommodate up to 2 students

Suitable for ages 18 and over (please contact us if the student will be younger)

Please contact us on 01792 371206 for prices and availability.

Arrive at 10:00am for 10:30am start " Get started, and learn the basic techniques that will allow you to shape and forge Iron and steel. " All tools and materials provided " Take home your forged items, including, but not limited to: Nails, "S" Hooks, and a pair of tongs to get you going. Individually tailored courses available, tell us what you'd like to do, and we will accommodate the best we can (depending on tools/equipment/resources etc) Blacksmithing is a very physical activity, and suitable clothing must be worn, i.e. a stout pair of shoes (absolutely no open toes), tough trousers, and no man-made fibres (shell suits can melt and cause unbelievable burns).

Please email reception@gowerheritagecentre.co.uk for an information pack!

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Artisan Bread Making Course 2019

Book in for our Artisan Bread Making Workshop and learn the history of Bread, make your own sourdough starter to take home, and watch the grain being milled on stones powered by the 19th century waterwheel before using the stone ground flour to produce your very own artisan loaves.

Our Artisan Bread Making course is aimed at people of all ages, we are also able to take group bookings, family sessions etc. which will allow you to get the most out of your time during your day. This course is a great opportunity to learn an age old craft, meet new friends and have fun.

Please email reception@gowerheritagecentre.co.uk for an information pack!

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Weaving/Spinning Woollen Mill Experience 2019

During this course you will be taught the traditional and more modern methods of the processes that we use in the Woollen Mill on a daily basis to create various products, to better your knowledge and understanding of the textile industry as a whole.

Our Woollen Mill Experience Day course is aimed at people of all ages, we are also able to take group bookings, family sessions etc. which will allow you to get the most out of your time during your day. This course is a great opportunity to learn an age old craft, meet new friends and have fun. Please contact us before booking if you have any injuries or disabilities. Please note that due to government advice pregnant women are unable to participate in this workshop.

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Woodturner's Workshop

Our woodturner, has a display of various items including vases, candlesticks, pot pourri dishes, bowls, light pulls, doorstops and lots more made from a variety of local woods.

The main Heritage Centre gift shop also has a wide selection of gifts and souvenirs for sale. We also stock a wide range of 'Pineneedles' personalised wooden gifts - please visit www.pineneedles.co.uk for more information

 

Pottery Workshops

Crafts you can make yourself at the Gower Heritage Centre...

At weekends and in school holidays, there will be themed craft workshops for your children to enjoy including;

Throw your own pot on our potters wheel

Clay modelling

Mask Making

Spoon Puppets

Butterfly Making

Make a Pirate Hat

and lots more.....