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.
Join local basketmaker, Karla Pearce, to weave a beautiful willow Catalan Platter. These platters, also known as tension trays, offer an enjoyable introduction to the world of willow basket making. You will learn the skills of hoop making, simple weaving and pairing as well as a tie to finish the handles of the tray. Karla will also talk about willow growing and the preparation of willow for weaving. Small willow plants will be available for purchase on the day so that you can grow your willow at home.
According to an article published by the Times Higher Education in 2005, Bangor University art collection is in the top ten of the best University art collections in the UK. The art collection consists of approximately 650 works, dating from the 17th to the 21st centuries, and is an important artistic and cultural asset for the University and for the whole of north Wales. This exhibition celebrates the 140th anniversary of the University and its art by displaying highlights from the collection.
Joshua Gardner is a Californian native that has been living in Bnagor and has learnt welsh. His musical project Pioden (Magpie) is a vibrant mix of protest folk and punk that has wowed audiences and built up a loyal following . Come down to Storiel's Cafe for an interesting afternoon of turbo chaged troubadour music.
The aim of the project is to pilot how schools can more easily access national collections – and how galleries that are part of the CELF network might help facilitate that. This project offers one model of working. Storiel and Oriel Plas Glyn y Weddw have worked with two primary schools – Ysgol Garnedd (Bangor) and Ysgol Cymerau (Pwllheli) respectively, the artist Luned Rhys Parri and Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales.
LLif(T) is proud to present another in its ongoing series of innovative and experimental music sessions, featuring the incredibly talented performer John Bisset
Go back in time and discover how garden plants were brought to Wales from across the world, and how their escape from gardens can be detrimental to nature to this day.
The annual Open Art exhibition is open to artists and students of 16 and over who live or work in Wales. There are 75 works by 57 artists in this year's exhibition. This year’s Guest Judge was Luned Rhys Parri, selecting alongside Jeremy Yates.
LLiFT is an inclusive community group giving individuals the opportunity to play or just experience freely improvised ensemble music on a regular basis in Bangor North Wales and to explore wider interdisciplinary approaches to experimental music making.