Oriel Glasfryn Gallery Limited

Contact name: Dave Roberts

64
Total bookings

Rating

(23)

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: 6th Jun 2026

(12)

£120.00

gold award

Mold

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

6 hours

Next date: 7th Jun 2026

(8)

£110.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

15 Oct 25'

Lynn Wilson reviewed: Beginners' pastel painting workshop at fabulous Glasfryn Hall, North East Wales

"Lovely Day! Surrounded by beautiful grounds, beautiful artwork and a Tutor who explained everything! We came home with a piece of our own artwork with mount and a goodie bag which included some pastels. We had lunch and tea and coffee available throughout the day. Definitely worth going and trying out a new craft"

Oriel Glasfryn Gallery Limited responded:

"Thank you Lynn! I'm delighted you enjoyed the day. I hope you are inspired to use pastels again (and again)."

13 Oct 25'

Paul Stephens reviewed: Beginners' pastel painting workshop at fabulous Glasfryn Hall, North East Wales

"I had a wonderful day in a beautiful location and a stunning house. The workshop was perfect as an introduction to pastels, from an explanation of the materials themselves through to following Andy showing us techniques and methods of applying pastels on our own works. Andy was friendly the workshop was fun and throw in a lovely lunch and a goody bag at the end and it was perfect day. I thoroughly recommend."

Oriel Glasfryn Gallery Limited responded:

"Thank you Paul - for coming to the workshop and for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I'm delighted you enjoyed the day and that I hope I've managed to convert you into another pastel enthusiast! Hope to see you here again in the future."

6 Oct 25'

Carol kitson reviewed: Beginners' pastel painting workshop at fabulous Glasfryn Hall, North East Wales

"What a fantastic day, Dave was so engaging and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. "

Oriel Glasfryn Gallery Limited responded:

"Thanks for being such a fantastic student Carol and I'm so glad you enjoyed the day. You should be really proud of your painting. I hope you've been converted to pastels and that we'll see you again soon at an improvers workshop!"

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!"