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Noah’s made cheese cake. Very generous portions Noah. Yummy.

Ron i edrych yn ol dros fy lluniau. Dw i wedi bod yn brysir iawn. Dau wythnos yn ol mi es i Canolfan Crefft Rhuthun i’r Clwb Celf. Projiect newydd i’r dysgwyr Cymraeg (Canolradd). Mwynhais i wyr. Unwaith y mis am 2 awr, efo’r arlynydd sy’n siarad am rhanu eu ymarfer (hmarfer?) Ron i’n gwethio yn galed efo’r iaith ac mi anghofiais tynnu lluniau. Dw i’n edrych ymlaen am y cyfarfod nesa mod i’n gallu mynd. Dw i’n credu bod Donna Jones yn siarad nesa, Mis Rhagfyr, ond don i ddim yn gallu mynd. Ar ol y clwb mi es i weld yr arddangosfa eto, roedd na ardderchog. #dysgucymraeg #celf #arddangosfa

Just looking back through a few photos from the past couple of weeks. It’s no wonder I have a desire to sit by the fire and rest, I’ve been a busy bee, but it’s been so much variety and fun. This was a visit to Ruthin Craft Centre where I attended a great project for Welsh learners to practice their Welsh, Clwb Celf. A 2 hour monthly meeting led by a different artist, sharing their practice through Welsh. I was so busy processing the language I didn’t take any photos! But later walked around the gallery for a closer look at the basketry exhibition and discovered a basket style unique to Wales, which I sketched. So many wonderful examples of basketry, I learned so much. My husband also attended the skep making and we now have one awaiting completion in the study. #lookingback #reflecting #timetobreathe #variety #exhibition #learning #sharing #welsh #basketry #bees #skep

BVA exhibition space at Oswestry library given a fresh lick of paint this morning. Thanks so much to Emma Aldridge, Brian and Siobhan for all helping out to make this happen. @borderland_visual_arts #paint #volunteering #teamwork #artists #exhibition #space Bore ma, ron i helpu beintio y wal yn y llyrgell i’r lle arddangosfa o Borderlands Visual Arts. Diolch i Emma A, Brian ac Siobhan. #artistiad #arlynydd #arddangosfa #llyfrgell

Another amazing day @nant_gwrtheyrn learning and practicing Welsh. Y dydd arall dysgu ac ymarfer Cymraeg, dim ond y iaith ond hefyd y tir ac y diwylliant. Discovering that it’s not just speaking but feeling the language, culture and land. It’s all connected and you really can’t understand the language if you don’t consider and learn about the culture and country. Last night we walked (we needed it after too many full breakfasts and puddings!) up ( and when I say up, it really is up) to the village community pub to listen to the choir rehearsal. (Damn I forgot my sketchbook!) Neithiwr mi cerddeden ni i fyny (wir yfyn)i’r dafarn i clywed i’r cor. Roedd o’n ardderchog. Well worth it, diolch am y cor. This evening we were treated to a selection of performances from the young farmers club. A great mix of talents, that had us one moment silently awe struck and another laughing along, diolch Pawb. And a birthday, so an opportunity to sing something even learners can join in with. Noson dda. #dysgucymraeg #ymarfercymraeg #canu #singing #performance #sketch #community #sharing #iaith #culture @clwbgodrereifl

I’m away on a residential welsh language course at Nant Gwrtheyrn on the Llyn peninsular. The weather has been so kind, mild and bright. The lessons are fun and the company generous and patient. I feel privileged to be here. This afternoon we took a trip out to Oriel Ynys Mon and I drew from the minibus. Once there we drifted around the Christmas fayre and then I wandered into the Kyffin Williams Gallery to an exhibition of his work. Having been working myself with simple line sketches and washes I found the exhibition of particular interest, although I enjoy his work any day. I was particularly taken with 2 sketches side by side, and the roof line in each piece. Different materials and a different line but clearly the same building. I sketched more as we travelled onto Caernarfon where I spent my time in a book shop. Dark had blotted the views on the final journey home. Anyone who has visited will know the stomach churning decent to Nant G, I’m not convinced it was any easier as a passenger in the dark! Heddiw mi aethon ni i Oriel Ynys Mon, i weld y arddanfosfa ac ffair. Mi braslunodd i ar y tathio yno and wedyn wedi mwynhau i gwaith o Kyffin Williams. Ron i’n edrych am ei lein o. ffordd yn ol, arosodden ni yng gaernarfon. Maen hyfryd yma ac dwi’n ac dwi’n mwynhau fy amser yma. @nant_gwrtheyrn #dysgucymraeg #sketching #gallery #artist #braslunio #llunio @orielynysmon #oriel

Morning sketch on the beach! And then back after lunch as part of a Welsh lesson. Great. Brasllunio ar y traeth bore ma, yn ol eto ar ol cinio i dysgu cymraeg allan. Gwych #dysgu #dysgucymraeg #welsh #learningwelsh #sketch #pendrawing #beach #stones #traeth @nant_gwrtheyrn

Another day out, to Ruthin Craft Centre, wrapped in mist for most of the day but we were warm and dry in the education room where I hosted a sketchbook and sketching workshop looking at the restoration of the Ruthin town clock. Lots of fun and laughter, thanks to some great participants. We also took time to step outside for 11 o’clock and hear the 11 bells and 2 mins silence. #sketching #sharing #community #sketchbooks #clocktower #heritage

Wonderful day @the.landing.project pop up exhibition. Thank you so much for the invitation to exhibit my sketchbooks alongside 4 other artists (and work from the local school children!) in such a unique space. It was something very special. Thank you also to the many visitors, who walked, talked, listened, shared and enjoyed our works. I’m so grateful. @andhowenow @mollybrown.prints @paulnwakelam @emily.f.wilkinson #artist #exhibition #popup #nature #farming #agriculture #observation #sketching

All set for a pop up exhibition and sketching at Berllan Deg, with @the.landing.project Do come and visit us from 10-4 today. Walks, listening and looking. More information via @the.landing.project #walking #sketching #farms #regenerativeagriculture #agroforestry #nature #nurture #observation #artist #collaboration #oswestry #welshborders #welshborderartists