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Craft in the Bay, set in a striking heritage building on Cardiff Bay’s waterfront, is home to the Makers Guild in Wales, the national craft organisation for the country. Opened in 2002, the gallery showcases the work of over eighty contemporary craft makers from across Wales, spanning ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, wood, and metal. Its light‑filled exhibition space hosts a changing programme of curated shows, often featuring both Welsh and international artists, alongside a retail gallery where visitors can purchase unique, handmade pieces. The building itself incorporates the restored cast‑iron frame of a 19th‑century dockside warehouse, linking the city’s industrial past with its creative present. As a registered charity, the Guild is dedicated to inspiring engagement with craft through demonstrations, workshops, and community projects, supporting makers at all stages of their careers. Craft in the Bay is both a showcase for excellence in applied arts and a welcoming space where visitors can connect with the skill, imagination, and heritage of Welsh craftsmanship.

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Craft in the Bay is located in The Flourish on Lloyd George Avenue in Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 4QH. This gallery and craft retail space is operated by The Makers Guild in Wales and showcases fine contemporary Welsh craft including jewellery, textiles, and pottery. The building incorporates the historic Grade II listed “D” Shed, a mid-19th-century dock warehouse, reassembled and refurbished to host exhibitions and workshops alongside a café. Craft in the Bay sits opposite the Wales Millennium Centre and near the Senedd building, placing it at the heart of Cardiff Bay’s cultural quarter. Nearby, visitors can explore Mermaid Quay’s waterfront dining and shopping, the Pierhead Building, and the scenic Cardiff Bay boardwalk, making the gallery a perfect stop for art lovers and culture seekers visiting the area.

Craft in the Bay

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