Meet the artists and makers…

As well as our residents who work at Chepstow Art Space, we also have many visiting artists and makers who bring the space to life with a variety of creative workshops. 

Julio Franco

Julio Franco

Carpentry and woodworking

Julio is the co-founder of Chepstow Art Space and also runs his very own successful carpentry business. His experience ranges from rustic wood decor elements to bespoke fitted furniture, hand-crafted summer houses and more.

Julio is a resident maker at Chepstow Art Space.

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Genevieve Eden

Genevieve Eden

Painting and interior design

Genevieve is the co-founder of Chepstow Art Space. She has over twenty years experience as a painter and decorator, with her work also exploring interior design and garden landscaping.

Genevieve has a passion for colour and creativity, and loves transforming spaces, both indoors and outdoors.

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Neil Ward

Neil Ward

Epoxy resin waves

Neil is an ex Chepstow boy, used to live in Bulwark, playing football for Garden City and Mathern Athletic.
Joined the RAF in 81, settled in Chepstow when he left the RAF.
He dabbled with Resin and Carbon Fibre when working on the Harrier Aircraft and during his time working with the Williams Formula 1 team.
He’s dabbled with Resin Artwork in the past, but has decided to reignite his passion for creating beautiful bespoke artwork.
Resins have changed, more choices of materials too.
Using many recycled materials ls forefront in Neil’s thinking, and he is very often on the hunt for some old furniture to upcycle into a beautiful piece of artwork.
Neil enjoys sharing his skills and experience in this craft, and would like to invite participants to join him in one of the workshops here.
Cathryn Yeates

Cathryn Yeates

Pottery

“Since completing my degree in 3D Design Ceramics at West Surrey College of Art & Design in 1987, I have continued to make while teaching. I taught Ceramics on the BTec Ceramics course at the Royal Forest of Dean College from 1990 til 1997. I taught pottery evening classes in Usk, and I’ve been teaching pottery evening classes in Chepstow since 1990. I managed an Arts Studio in Monmouth for Monmouthshire County Council from 2004 until 2016 working with adults with physical and learning disabilities.

As a member of South Wales Potters I have exhibited my work in group exhibitions throughout Wales.”

 

Charlotte Anne Duckworth

Charlotte Anne Duckworth

Silversmithing and Jewellery

Charlotte Anne Duckworth is an award-winning silversmith from Bristol. Through her business, The Silver Duck, she designs and produces bespoke artisan silverware, tableware, and jewellery.

Charlotte offers jewellery and silversmithing workshops to introduce you to the world of silversmithing. 

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Melanie Van De Velde

Melanie Van De Velde

Potter

Previously a pottery and ceramics tutor for 9 years for various Adult Learning services in West London including, Hillingdon Borough, Hounslow and Brunel University, then she relished the thought of progressing her own work and finding a quieter pace of life. She moved to Abergavenny in 2021 after experiencing a lifelong pull to settle here, the longing for Wales, ‘hiraeth’ and to be near her family in Blaenavon
She is the Events Co-ordinator for South Wales Potters along and Materials Co-ordinator for the International Ceramics Festival in Aberystwyth, I also deliver courses and workshops for the Fathom Trust charity based in Bwlch.

 

Sebastian Burchart

Sebastian Burchart

Wood Carver

Sebastian Burchart is a professional wood carver who has been carving since 2014 .
He is teaching at the Stanton Guildhouse Gloucestershire, doing private classes at his studio at home, and attending local shows to demonstrate, he also does commissions and sells his work at shows and online.
Seb has been a member of The Woodcarvers Association in Gloucester since 2017 where he is helping other carvers.
Also a member of Bowood Wood Carvers.

 

Michelle Gordon

Michelle Gordon

Publisher and Designer

Michelle is an author, publisher, printer and creative,  who is always making, creating or designing something! Her passion is for words as well as writing and publishing books.
She has a passion for the endangered craft that is letterpress.
Using vintage metal and woodtype, and her trusty Adanas, Michelle creates a wide variety of greeting cards, prints, notebooks and posters.
She runs printing workshops and sells her work at fairs and markets, and also prints cards wholesale for small retailers.

Calling all artists and makers...

Are you looking for a space to host your next workshop? Or would you like a dedicated workspace to call your own in Chepstow?

 

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