The Regional Centre for the Applied Arts in South East Wales
Although within a very short walk of Cwmbran Town Centre Bus Station, the Grange is a world away from the concrete and glass of Cwmbran itself.
Set in a small area of parkland with mature trees, as you take coffee outside you could almost be visiting some large Stately Home.
In the twelth century, "Gelli Las" farm stood on the site, supplying produce to the nearby Llantarnam Abbey. Pilgrims would travel from far and wide to visit the Abbey and then progress on to st Derfel's Church, now very derelict, towards Twmbarlwm Mountain.
As the new town of Cwmbran was planned in the 1960s, the Grange was listed for demolition, but a reprieve was granted in 1966.
Today, it holds a wide and diverse array of exhibitions focussing on the applied arts. With a craft shop, high quality cafe and nationally recognised Education Dept., this building has room to hoast meetings for local businesses, clubs and societies as well as individuals. Its Outreach Programme delivers workshops to community groups, and charities.
The Manager, Jaqueline Kelly is most pleasant and helpful and information on future exhibitions, etc. can be gained from the Grange website.
www.lgac.org.uk
email: info@lgac.org.uk
The craft shop offers highly original items for that specuial gift or that once-in-a-while treat for yourself, including ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass, wood and metal.
Set in a small area of parkland with mature trees, as you take coffee outside you could almost be visiting some large Stately Home.
In the twelth century, "Gelli Las" farm stood on the site, supplying produce to the nearby Llantarnam Abbey. Pilgrims would travel from far and wide to visit the Abbey and then progress on to st Derfel's Church, now very derelict, towards Twmbarlwm Mountain.
As the new town of Cwmbran was planned in the 1960s, the Grange was listed for demolition, but a reprieve was granted in 1966.
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| Adam Buck's porcelain moon jars |
Today, it holds a wide and diverse array of exhibitions focussing on the applied arts. With a craft shop, high quality cafe and nationally recognised Education Dept., this building has room to hoast meetings for local businesses, clubs and societies as well as individuals. Its Outreach Programme delivers workshops to community groups, and charities.
The Manager, Jaqueline Kelly is most pleasant and helpful and information on future exhibitions, etc. can be gained from the Grange website.
www.lgac.org.uk
email: info@lgac.org.uk
The craft shop offers highly original items for that specuial gift or that once-in-a-while treat for yourself, including ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass, wood and metal.
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