BLAS Pontio presents a project that has captured the wonderful community of Hirael, with support from Storiel. Film-maker Gwion Aled Williams and photographer Iolo Penri, have visited Hirael numerous times over the past year, getting a glimpse of the community and the people who live there.
Welshness - or rather the experience of living in Wales - is an obvious theme in my work. Elements from my background and upbringing in Meirionnydd insist on inclusion in my work - the home and the farm; the celebrations and the clothing; the music and the Welsh culture; the family traditions and the familiar faces.
A major exhibition of work by Jac’s Jac Jones, artist, illustrator and author at Storiel promises to be inspiring and surprising.
Roman mortaria were shallow bowls with curved rims, grit-embedded interiors for grinding sauces and wide pouring lips. I was interested in exploring these features, not for recreating the original or producing functional objects, but for meditating on form and function.
After captivating audiences across Ceredigion with her hauntingly beautiful songcraft, Osgled (the Welsh word for "amplitude") emerges as the new and exciting musical project from Bethan Ruth, a talented singer-songwriter based in Machynlleth, Mid Wales.
Join us in Storiel as we delve into the history of one of the most controversial figures in the Welsh language music Scene.
Embark on a creative journey and immerse yourself in the traditional craft of willow star making.
In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to delve into the intricate art of creating a small berry basket. This hands-on experience not only teaches the fundamental techniques of weaving but also encourages individual creativity and expression. As participants interlace each strand, they'll discover the meditative quality of this craft and the satisfaction of creating a unique, functional peice of art from simple materials