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Workers Gallery
@workersgallery.bsky.social
Small but fierce artist-led studio, #gallery & workshop in S #Wales valleys. Est 2014.Resident artists Chris Williams & Gayle Rogers. #Art & Sport, Graphic Novels, #Photography & Sculpture. Cargo e-bike tours/delivery. Also 'Friends of the Workers Gallery'
Artists and Photographers!

Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open Exhibition

It's hand in day! Don't forget to bring your entry form.

For timings, entry form and information follow links on poster.

99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 0EN.

#art #photography #Wales #Rhondda
November 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Our 11th birthday 🎂 is approaching - which means our annual insurance renewal is too 😱

So if you've been planning to join our Patreon Community www.patreon.com/artgayle or to buy an item from our shop www.workersgallery.co.uk/shop

Now would be a great time to do that!

Diolch! 🙂 Thanks! 👍
October 14, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Winter Open!
The Friends of the Workers Gallery call-out for your art🥳

Open is run by team of local volunteers

Free entry

Framed or unframed work

All submissions in person on drop-off days only

All artwork that meets criteria will be exhibited.

🚨See poster for links to the info you need🚨
October 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Calling all artists and photographers!

Winter Open - call out from Friends of the Workers Gallery!

#callforartists #gallery
October 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It's important to take time to enjoy & celebrate our capacity to be joyful, playful & thoughtful

Take time to do that with us, at the Workers

See From The Needle & From The Trees exhibitions Saturdays 10am-5pm or make a weekday appointment

www.workersgallery.co.uk

#wood #sculpture #textiles #art
September 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Today! The Friends of the Workers Gallery will be at this community event Wednesday 27 September 10am - 1pm if you'd like to pop in - or up? to hear about their current group activities & what you'd like to see them do in the future!
September 17, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Gorgeous textile art from Christine Bowen.

Her 'From the Needle' exhibition of quilts is the perfect partner celebrating nature to Chris Williams' 'From the Trees' sculpture show.

Open Saturdays 10am-5pm or contact for appointment www.workersgallery.co.uk/contact

#art #textile #Wales #TextileArt
September 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Enjoy our new exhibitions by arranging an appointment or visit Saturdays 10am-5pm.

www.workersgallery.co.uk/whatsonvisit

#gallery #art #Wales
September 1, 2025 at 8:08 AM
GALLERY NEWS!

See you
Friday 5th September 6.45-8.45pm

for the launch of not 1 but 2 new exhibitions:

From The Trees by @masterwoodchip.bsky.social

&

From The Needle by @helyg.bsky.social

Chris will reflect on his 1 month long residency adventure at Welcome To Our Woods, Treherbert.
September 1, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Thanks to all who visited Outsiders by @marcdavenant.bsky.social at the gallery & who requested/saw the boxed version at events.

We'll be continuing to share the work with local community groups & those unable to reach the gallery & their carers.

www.workersgallery.co.uk/whatsonvisit
August 31, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Last day to see Outsiders by Marc Davenant @marcdavenant.bsky.social
up the Workers
Saturday 30th August 10am-5pm

#photography #homelessness
#Wales #gallery
August 30, 2025 at 7:38 AM
😍Week in pics-up the Workers

Friends of the Workers-Meet & Make Friends Group (for those living with #dementia, their family, friends & carers) making keyrings with Jan!

Gayle progressing with her #football history graphic novel in progress.

Chris #camera spotting in Merthyr's Cyfarthfa Castle
August 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Cheerful #art post alert!

Thanks @davidmayne2.bsky.social for being a great sport (& model) at the #gallery yesterday.

2 young artists popped in & created these wonderful portraits of & for David!

We've a space for #artists of all ages to pop in & get creative

www.workersgallery.co.uk

#drawing
August 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Carthen Bench
Welsh Handmade Furniture by @masterwoodchip.bsky.social

Locally sourced chestnut with a distinct carthen design. Destined to be an heirloom piece. 90cm long.

Collect in person from the gallery or delivered within a 50 mile radius. Live further away? contact us for a delivery cost.
August 14, 2025 at 7:21 AM
You can browse original art and reproduction prints by Welsh artist Kevin Sinnott in person at the Workers Gallery and a selection of items on line at www.workersgallery.co.uk/shop

We also exhibit handmade furniture, drawings and paintings by other artists here in Wales.

#art #gallery #wales
August 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Outsiders by @marcdavenant.bsky.social continues at the Workers Gallery until the end of August.

It's a powerful exhibition

Entry is free & we're open Saturdays 10am-5pm but if you'd like to visit at another time - get in touch via www.workersgallery.co.uk/contact

#photography #Wales #gallery
August 6, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Just a reminder -
This evening's event has been cancelled.

Check out @thewallich.bsky.social for an alternative event running in Cardiff later this month.

Apologies for any inconvenience.
August 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
NOW ON

Outsiders #photography exhibition by Marc Davenant @marcdavenant.bsky.social at the Workers #Gallery

Open Saturdays 10am-5pm or visit by appointment.
We are also hosting a special event in collaboration with @thewallich.bsky.social in August-see poster for details.

www.workersgallery.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Join us and get creative!

Rhondda Drawn and Read

Comics workshop!

This Saturday 26th July
12-4pm

😁Family fun up the Workers😁

www.workersgallery.co.uk

#comics #Rhondda
July 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
We had a lovely launch of Rhondda Drawn and Read on Saturday.

Missed it? Never fear we're back at the Workers on Saturday 26th July for another creative family fun session 12 noon - 4pm

Join our comics workshop with resident artist Gayle Rogers and tell us your memories, aspirations & stories!
July 21, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Meet & Make Friends

This Wednesday 23rd July 12-2pm

A welcoming space where those living with dementia and their family, friends and carers come together to be creative or just for a bit of socialising.

Next dates Wed 20 August & 24 September

Led by volunteers & Friends of the Workers Gallery.
July 21, 2025 at 7:51 AM
We'll be hosting the launch of the Friends of Wattstown Memorial Park's #Rhondda Drawn and Read community comics workshop on Saturday 19th July 😀✍️✒️📚

It will coincide with the fabulous @smallpressday.bsky.social day!

Free entry #zine & #comics swop and social
+ creative #art workshops with Gayle
July 13, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Did you know resident #artist Gayle Rogers was commissioned to create a panel for the Welsh Women's Cup by Football Association Wales?

Here's a throwback to one of the initial design ideas.

We hope you're enjoying celebrating & watching women's #football & Euros #weuros

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www.gaylerogersart.com
July 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Saturdays
10am-5pm
We're open & a warm welcome awaits you!

See Outsiders by @marcdavenant.bsky.social

Get jigsawing - we aim to complete a 500er each week.

Find out more about Rhondda Drawn and Read community comics project of & for this valley.

#Rhondda #jigsaw #photography #gallery #art
July 5, 2025 at 7:51 AM
🙂 Register for free 🙂
#zine makers 📚
graphic novelists ✒️
#comics creators✏️
small pressers✍️

Get social & share, swop & sell your latest creations!

Lovers of all of the above welcome too!

Browse our graphic novel library & join in a community workshop.

www.workersgallery.co.uk/whatsonvisit
July 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM