Field Trip to Bwlch Glas Mine

Last Thursday, James Cartwright showed us his fascinating photos of an unfamiliar Wales: far underground in the  lead and slate mines of Ceredigion and Gwynedd.
Then, on a surprisingly sunny Sunday, James took us to this forbidding lead mine east of Talybont and gave us an expert tour of the workings and their history (above ground). As well as sketching and taking photographs, we hunted for galena on the spoil heaps and enjoyed the spectacular views.

The ruined mine buildings brood over an adit

James Cartwright (left) shows the adit to group members and Sid 

The sun glances across a Cladonia colony on the spoil heap

Many thanks to Juliet for these brilliant photos.

... and they were never seen again.

TAG annual exhibition

On 6 Oct we held our annual exhibition of arts and crafts.
Below you can see:
(a) displays of the work we carried out on the year's themes, photographed as we set up the show the previous evening, and
(b) Juliet's photos on the day of the show.

This year's themes

HATS (for The Big Draw, 2012)

FUNGI AND NON-FLOWERING PLANTS

STILL LIFE COMPOSITION

STILL LIFE COMPOSITION 2

CHARACTER DRAWING FROM THE IMAGINATION

COLLAGE

COLLAGE 2

BIRDS IN PASTEL

TREES

TEXTURE IN ACRYLIC

WACKY GROUP DRAWING
(In dim light, to a musical background, we
each started a drawing, which was then circulated
and added to by each member.)

MORE WACKY DRAWING

At the exhibition

TAG Annual Exhibition

Our annual exhibition of arts and crafts 

will be held on

Sat, 6 October 2012, 11 am - 4 pm

in the Llanfach Hall, Taliesin.

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Displays of work by the members on this year's themes.

Also, sale of original art work, prints, cards, wood turning, embroidery and other crafts.

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Entrance free. Convenient parking.

Refreshments.