Welcome to Nant-y-Coy Arts and Creativity Centre at the restored and revitalised Watermill in the Treffgarne Gorge, Pembrokeshire, South Wales.

Come rain or shine, Nant-y-Coy offers everybody, young and old alike, a relaxing yet intriguing mix of art, events, activities, heritage, scenery, food & drink, gifts and shopping!

Our Gallery, Shops, Studio and Events provide a unique range of art, crafts, gifts and artifacts in an ambiance full of history, originality, and creativity.

The four ton waterwheel turns again, driven by the water running down the leet from Nant-y-Coy brook.

Our Nature Trail and Sculpture Valley, set in 35 acres of conserved landscape, will lead you through the tranquility of ancient woodland glades and meadows to our very own peak (the Great Treffgarne Rock).

For the sporting, there is trout and salmon fishing available in the Western Cleddau, which runs through our estate.

Finally, freshly ground coffee and mouth watering meals are waiting for you in the Riverbend Café, where, depending upon the season, you can cosy up to a log fire or relax on the terrace in the sun.

We look forward to giving you a very warm welcome!

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We are delighted that Debbie Vines our very popular potter is returning for more pottery drop in workshops from

14th to 20th February.

They Seek Them There!!

Hello, I wish you a Happy New Year,

Well this year really has started with a bang hasn't it, snow everywhere.Very nice for a week, it makes you feel you have just stepped out of a Christmas card.

I am a music teacher in a primary school. When I took up painting about 18 years ago, it was because I thought it would be a lovely,  relaxing thing to do in the evenings after school - but oh dear, how very wrong I was! Painting is not at all relaxing, it is all about making decisions, experimenting, taking chances - and all this needs energy and time! It is also very physical and altogether quite hard work. But I love every minute of it and you can’t think about anything else when you start working, you are in a quite different ‘place’ from normal life.

I never make pictures in order to please other people. Therefore I am free to experiment and to try out different ideas without any fear of how other people will judge my work. I have to be careful not to think too much, as this makes me too careful, producing stiff drawings. For me, it is best to hear light chatter in the background, or music; I think this takes up the thinking part of my brain and allows the creative side to get on with the job without my more sensible side interfering or criticising. The right music can also be very inspiring to work with and helps my imagination to flow.

We should like to wish all our friends and visitors a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year from all at Nant y Coy!

We're working hard on our new and exciting 2010 schedule of events, workshops and exhibitions.

We got our sapling and planted it at the date and time stated.

If you havent heard of this, you are too late to take part in the biggest tree planting occation this year. But don't let it stop you from planting a tree at any time, it all goes to making our planet greener.

The tree we decided to plant was a birch, because I find that they realy do well in this part of Wales.

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We're delighted to announce dates for a short series of courses from one of our favourite tutors: Sharman Gainfort.

The dates are as follows:

• January 13th - Second Level Acrylics Workshop - this course is now fully booked

• January 14th - Beginners Acrylics Painting Workshop

• January 15th - 'Painting For The Terrified' Workshop

• Limited spaces, book early to avoid disappointment

Please contact us on 01437 741 671 for enquiries and bookings.