Makers Guild Wales (Craft in the Bay)

Exploring this store is a little like exploring a gallery. I have a particular fondness for the beautiful ceramic and glass pieces that they have. Some are practical, such as tableware, but many pieces are purely artworks for putting on display. The only problem is that I don't have enough room in my house for all the pieces that I would like to take home with me.

An interesting exhibition space with some really skilled craftsmen and women exhibiting their work. They also have a very interesting selection of books for sale. I thoroughly enjoyed wandering around, the staff were also very friendly and helpful. As an artisan it is always nice to find galleries like this.

Great exhibition when we visited and they provided free tea / biscuits. They open and bright area

Another beautiful building in Cardiff bay. There's plenty of rotating exhibitions here, and also a permanent collection of artists work. The gallery is run by guild members, and it's their work that is available in the shop.

The works featured are predominately ceramics, but glassware, metalwork, woodwork, fabrics and other media are all featured. Everything is quite expensive however, and the building can get a little too hot in summer sometimes. It tends to act a bit like a greenhouse. Still worth a visit!

A fabulous place to visit. This gallery exhibits beautiful pottery, glass, painting, carved wood and jewellery. Just about everything you can think of and all so lovely look at. There are exhibitions every year from local art students too. You can buy the exhibits and prices range from several hundred to just a few pounds. Definitely food for the soul visiting here; it's fantastic how creative people can be.

Wonderful visit. Amazing artwork and lovely staff.

The finest gallery of crafts I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. The quality of the ceramics was stunning, and there were some unique pieces made with unusual methods. I must give a special mention for the leather pictures.

Fabulous place to browse, wonder at and buy some of the artistic talent in Wales