Oriel Glasfryn Gallery Limited

Contact name: Dave Roberts

59
Total bookings

Rating

(20)

over 5 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I'm a professional pastel artist and member of The Pastel Society who specialises in capturing the stunning beauty of the North Wales landscape. My paintings are often described as photo-realistic. I'm lucky enough to live in a beautiful country house in north east Wales (the venue for the workshops) and we opened the area's only independent art and craft gallery within the grounds at Easter 2022 (orielglasfryn.com). As well as my own paintings, the gallery showcases the work of over 40 other Welsh 3-d artists and will be open on the day of your workshop. My work is the antithesis of how most people would imagine a pastel painting to be; they are bold and vivid with lots of detail. Being self-taught, I have developed some unusual techniques which means that there will be something to learn regardless of whether you book a beginners' or improvers' course.

Courses, kits & gifts

gold award

Mold

Beginners' pastel painting workshop at fabulous Glasfryn Hall, North East Wales

6 hours

Next date: 5th Oct 2025

(9)

£120.00

gold award

Mold

Improvers' pastel painting workshop at fabulous Glasfryn Hall, North Wales

6 hours

Next date: 4th Oct 2025

(8)

£110.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

15 Jun 25'

Gary Shepherd reviewed: Improvers' pastel painting workshop at fabulous Glasfryn Hall, North Wales

"My second improvers workshop in pastel with Dave. So helpful and inspiring. In addition to the 'art' aspect, the day is just so enjoyable. I came away with another picture of which I am proud."

Oriel Glasfryn Gallery Limited responded:

"And so you should be proud. Thanks for coming again, Gary. It was lovely to see you and maybe I'll see you again later in the year. Keep pastelling!"

2 Jun 25'

Gary Shepherd reviewed: Improvers' pastel painting workshop at fabulous Glasfryn Hall, North Wales

"Beautiful surroundings set the tone for such a great day. Very easy to find, the venue is perfect. Dave himself is super friendly and really helps create a great, calm, supportive atmosphere (and the lunch was 10/10 too). Dave explains process in a wonderful, informative manner and I actually ended the day with a pastel painting of which I am very proud. I look forward to attending another session in the future. Thank you Dave, you have created a pastel convert!!!!"

Oriel Glasfryn Gallery Limited responded:

"Thank for coming on the workshop, Gary, and for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It glad you enjoyed it and I've got another pastel convert - my master plan is coming together!"

29 Sep 24'

Bev Carruthers reviewed: Improvers' pastel painting workshop at fabulous Glasfryn Hall, North Wales

"Another great workshop with Dave. A follow up to the beginners workshop ( I booked the Improvers the next day, that’s how impressed I was ). Thoroughly enjoyed the day, would highly recommend!"

Oriel Glasfryn Gallery Limited responded:

"Thanks so much Bev - for coming along to another workshop and for leaving this kind review. I'm glad you enjoyed it and hope to see you again!"

26 Jun 24'

Catherine Wright reviewed: Improvers' pastel painting workshop at fabulous Glasfryn Hall, North Wales

"The improvers course at Glasfryn Hall was very enjoyable . Lovely surroundings and gardens and friendly people. Dave gave us all lots of useful information about materials and showed us lots of techniques , some of which we tried out during the day . It was very inspiring and gave me more confidence . Lunch was simple and tasty . A wonderful day which flew by so quickly. Thank you to everyone involved."

Oriel Glasfryn Gallery Limited responded:

"Thank you, Catherine! I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and that it helped you gain both inspiration and confidence with pastels. You should be very proud of your painting and I hope you plan to continue."