Wood & Textiles

Celebrating traditional craft made in Wales

Bridge Gallery exhibitits some of the highest quality exemplars of the traditional crafts, wood turning and weaving. Throughout June and July Sarah Cheese will be showcasing some of her exquisite textile art pictures.

Dannys Driftwood clocks from £10.




A wide range of free standing and wall mounted drift wood clocks made by local artist and owner of Bridge Gallery, Danny Feakins are available in store.

All clocks have a quartz movement and are battery powered.






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Vessels, platters and pots by Andrew James







Monmouth based wood turner Andrew James supplies Bridge gallery with a range of vessels and platters made from green woods sourced locally and around the world.






His recent additions include stained and highly polished silver birch pots priced from £48.

Sioni Rhys Throws and Shawls

In a studio situated at the edge of the Black Mountains in North Gwent, Sioni Rhys Handweavers create traditional Welsh patterned bed covers in pure new wool. This 'Carthen' as it is called, has a quite different use in modern times, often employed as a throw, a picnic rug, or comforter to the limbs in Spring or Autumn temperatures.
Reminding us of the importance of textiles and sheep in the old Welsh economy and the spread of weavers in a district that once produced the finest flannel supporting the local economy up to the middle of the 19th century. Sioni Rhys Handweavers also produce very fine lightweight accessories in a variety of natural luxury fibres, which co-ordinate with the Cartheni to reflect the vibrant sense of pattern that is the hallmark of Celtic sensibility.

Sarah Cheese showcases a selection of pieces during June and July which offer an insight into the complicated world of Textile Art.




Where a blend of machine, hand and applique skills are combined toproduce pictures which capture the texture and colours of the countryside.

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Whether it is a hare, chickens or deer the anmials in their habitat are depicted carefully as if we are glimpsing at them in their habitat secretly.

Clare Cawte Wraps & Scarves



Welsh Textile Artist and producer naturally dyes and produces these wonderful pieces by hand using layers of stitiching, fabric and fraying techiniques. Producing unique eco sensitive and individual pieces which would be suitable for any wardrobe.


Vegetable dyed and individually designed scarves from £45.
A range of vibrant plain and patterned 100% silk scarves ~ £15.

Traditional crafts for contemporary lives...

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