The Frogmore Street Gallery

The Frogmore Street Gallery High quality collectable Art and Craft works affordable prices. Workshops and year-round exhibitions

The finest traditions of Welsh arts and crafts are celebrated here in the centre of the bustling market town of Abergavenny. Our Gallery showcases the work of members of the Black Mountains Circle Ltd and their guests. As well as high-quality, collectable art and craft work, there are special monthly exhibitions and a growing schedule of workshops. Each time you visit you will be greeted by one or two of our artists/makers who are always on hand for a friendly chat and to offer help.

For a lot of artists' materials, there is so much that can be done with them. As an excellent example, let's look at tex...
01/09/2026

For a lot of artists' materials, there is so much that can be done with them. As an excellent example, let's look at textiles.

This array of artwork is currently on display at the gallery; some of it is from our long-standing members, and some of it is from the textiles visiting exhibition which is on in our upstairs gallery. If you look at these photos, you will see the sheer range of possibilities in this medium: teddy bears, pots, weaving, felting, picture artwork made solely from fabric.

Even if you aren't a textile creator yourself (and yours truly is most certainly not), you can appreciate the standard of artistry in all this work. It's just beautiful. Come and look - you won't regret your visit!

The range of workshops held in the gallery is increasing, and to prove it, we have another brand new one for you: Painti...
30/08/2026

The range of workshops held in the gallery is increasing, and to prove it, we have another brand new one for you: Painting in Stained Glass.

Come and learn the ancient craft of painting in stained glass, using vitreous paints, enamels and silver stain. Whilst the course is suited to those with some experience of cutting glass, it may be possible to accommodate some beginners.

The class is to be run by our fabulous stained glass artist, Annie Kemp. If you've seen her work in our gallery, you will see she is absolutely the perfect person to teach you this craft.

The dates are to be confirmed, but get in touch with Annie to register your interest. Annie's details are at the bottom of the picture.

Followers to our page will know that once a week, we like to showcase an individual artist and maker from our gallery. T...
28/08/2026

Followers to our page will know that once a week, we like to showcase an individual artist and maker from our gallery.

This week, we are featuring the work of ceramicist, Mary Watkins, a ceramic artist who creates beautifully characterful figures in her home studio.

Originally trained in painting, Mary discovered her love of clay after retiring from teaching and attending pottery classes. Largely self-taught, she has continued to develop her skills through classes and demonstrations from South Wales Potters, of which she has been a member for many years.

Her work focuses on people and animals, with a particular aim to capture not just how they look, but something of their personality and character. Each piece is individually hand-built using different clays and techniques, then carefully decorated and fired.

The result is a stunning collection of sculptures, which you can see here. Mary's work is understandably very popular and can be found in our upstairs gallery.

Let's talk about purple!💜Purple was once so expensive to produce that only the very wealthy, or those of royal status co...
26/08/2026

Let's talk about purple!

💜Purple was once so expensive to produce that only the very wealthy, or those of royal status could afford it. It apparently took the ink of 250,000 tiny snails to make one ounce of the dye 🐌
🟣In the 19th century, technology in the form of chemical synthesis brought an affordable purple to the people - thank goodness for that!
🟪According to colour psychology, purple is associated with wit, keen observation, sensitivity, vanity...and moodiness (this is according to the 'Complete Pantone Colour Harmony book - who am I to argue 😁)

Purple is also often preferred by artists or people who support the arts and guess what?! Here is the evidence: A range of purples in a range of artworks from painting, to felting, to needlework, to enamelling, to silversmithing and to glasswork, all in our fabulous gallery.

So, don your royal cloaks and come and have a look for yourself. (Note: no snails were harmed in this post...)

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as we know. Art and craft is very subjective and thank goodness for that as it mea...
24/08/2026

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as we know. Art and craft is very subjective and thank goodness for that as it means there really is something for everyone.

Some like huge pieces of art I mean, I guess if you are an owner of Amazon, or a space rocket, say, then you probably want something really big in your really big house. And of course, we do have big works of art, but if your space for such things is much smaller, then we've got you covered.

Here is a selection of small things: a wooden pen, some ceramic pots, a brooch, a candle snuffer, a small red squirrel, a small ceramic hare hanging. All small, and beautiful, just waiting to fill the small little niche you have at home...or your space rocket.

Today, we are featuring the work of ceramicist, Jane Blair. Jane is an artist and tutor. She gets her inspiration from w...
21/08/2026

Today, we are featuring the work of ceramicist, Jane Blair.

Jane is an artist and tutor. She gets her inspiration from walking in the fields and woods where she sketches the pattern, shapes and textures of the landscape as well as the details of the natural world around her.

Her drawings are developed further in her studio. Wildlife and mark making, central to her work, feed in to the imagery which embellishes her ceramics and displays simple narrative in a stylised manner.

Jane specialises in hand-built forms, making vessels and individual pieces that communicate a sense of joy that is inspired by the constantly changing surroundings. She uses terracotta clay and a range of techniques including clay relief, modelling and sgraffito. Glazes, slips, oxides and underglaze are used for highlighting areas.

All pieces are high fired and glazed inside to ensure they can be functional.

You can see Jane's beautiful work in our upstairs gallery.

We have a new exhibition for you! The gallery is very pleased to host 'Bound by Nature' - an exhibition showing the dive...
18/08/2026

We have a new exhibition for you! The gallery is very pleased to host 'Bound by Nature' - an exhibition showing the diversity of felt making by regional members of the International Feltmakers' Association.

Trust me when I tell you the work is incredible. But don't take my word for it - come and see for yourself! What's more, this Saturday, 22nd August, you can meet the makers from 11am - 4pm so you can have a browse and chat with the superbly talented creators about how they make their artwork.

Can't make Saturday? Well, that's a shame but the exhibition is running from 18th August to 11th October, so you've plenty of time to come and view.

Hello! Here at Frogmore Street Gallery, we don't rest on our laurels, you know! I mean, we know we have a wonderful plac...
13/08/2026

Hello!

Here at Frogmore Street Gallery, we don't rest on our laurels, you know! I mean, we know we have a wonderful place here but that doesn't stop us from giving the place a total overhaul once a year, to keep it looking fresh. In addition, for the last few days, some of our members have had a very hot, exhausting time dealing the new flooring we are having installed upstairs.

Our upstairs gallery, whilst beautiful, has not had the best of flooring so, we decided to do something about it. It should all be finished by Friday morning and then, it will be transformed!

The gallery is still open, but come tomorrow, it will be open and looking very Sophisticated (and yes, I meant to put in the capital 's'!) This photo shows which art is upstairs, and fully benefiting from the new flooring. Come and look for yourself!

Today we are featuring the stunning work of ceramicist, Sarah Wygas. Sarah’s ceramics career started as a studio potter ...
07/08/2026

Today we are featuring the stunning work of ceramicist, Sarah Wygas.

Sarah’s ceramics career started as a studio potter creating functional tableware, but since completing a diploma in ceramics she has started to experiment with other clays and firing methods including raku and saggar firing.

She encourages people to use handmade items every day, this gives pleasure in appearance, and importantly how they feel when being used. Her thrown kitchenware is made to be touched, used and enjoyed. The designs have evolved, removing complexity to give an overall clean and simple form.

The glazes she uses have a subtle palette with a variation in depth of colour accentuating the throwing lines. The muted hues enhance the overall shape of the work and highlight the handles and openings against the main form. This domestic ware is oven and dishwasher safe.

Come and see Sarah's beautiful work, on the ground floor of the gallery.

The other day, we showed you some gorgeous landscapes and said that was only some of the landscapes in our gallery. So, ...
05/08/2026

The other day, we showed you some gorgeous landscapes and said that was only some of the landscapes in our gallery. So, today we are displaying a few more, made out of very different materials. This shows how versatile the landscape is as a subject-matter.

These landscapes are made with textiles, glass, glass and silver foil, watercolour and copper. Indeed the copper one (top left by Sandrina Gay) used the elements of fire, wind and water to create it!

This is all work by Sandrina Gay, Penny Turnbull, Howard Jones, Annie Kemp and Becci Meakins.

Address

20 Frogmore Street
Abergavenny
NP75AH

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm

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+447474348872

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