Corris Craft Centre

CRAFT WORKSHOPS

The perfect place for Coach and Group Visits with 9 independent Craft Workshops for everyone to browse and enjoy. Set against a backdrop of densely wooded hillsides in Mid Wales, your groups will find quality craftsmanship and the unique stories behind the handcrafted designs can be discovered.

Workshops at the Craft Centre and items hand crafted include:

TARAN ECO DESIGNS - using only fallen trees, discarded and unwanted wood, the craftsmen at Taran Eco Designs create a stunning collection of natural forest furniture; no trees are ever harmed.

DELYN GLASS - Using a hot flame, Kevin can be seen on most days creating his beautiful collection of glass sculptures - wildlife, flowers, fantasy dragons and more.

THE CANDLE STUDIO - Discover a range of candles in different colours, shapes and sizes. Kym can be seen, on most days, hand carving their candle range.

CHOCABLOCK - Using the finest Belgian chocolate, Chocablock create delicious handmade chocolates including dairy free, novelty, chocolate boxes, they also make their own fudge.

BOWOWHAUSE - Emily is a talented watercolour artist and produces unique pet watercolours in her fabulous pet emporium filled with hand painted treat bags, good quality and well sourced dog and cat treats, hand painted dog jackets and much more.

AGAU JEWELLERY - Phil, the Goldsmith at Agau, uses all precious metals to create his collection of Celtic and contemporary jewellery. Private commissions undertaken including wedding bands.

QUARRY POTTERY - See the ceramics being created on the potters' wheel on most days. Quarry Pottery make the famous smoking dragons in a range of colours and sizes and a fabulous range of pottery.

DYFI DISTILLERY - The multi award winning Dyfi Distillery gins are distilled with precision and made with locally foraged botanicals. Their gins include Original, Pollination, Hibernation and Navigation.

SAMMI WILSON ART - Sammi creates mixed media artwork and photographic prints, her work is abstract, colourful and fun. Sammi welcomes commission work too.

Meet the craftspeople, see them creating their crafts and buy their unique designs. Many welcome commission work too.

CRAFT EXPERIENCES FOR YOUR GROUP

At Corris Craft Centre, you can also make your own crafts. The collection of hands-on fun craft making activities includes:

-POTTERY PAINTING in the Quarry Pottery where groups of up to 20 people can paint together.

-MAKING AND DECORATING A QUALITY BELGIAN CHOCOLATE BAR OR CHOCOLATE PIZZE in Chocablock where groups of up to 12 people can create chocolate together.

-CANDLE DIPPING activity in The Candle Studio where up to 2 people can make a pair of candles every 15 minutes.

-FURNITURE BUILDING workshops are run by Taran Eco Designs and can be specifically tailored for groups of varying sizes.

-TUTORED GIN TASTINGS are available for groups of between 8 and 20 adults which include a bespoke private visit and a tutored tasting of the collection of award-winning artisan gins crafted by the Dyfi Distillery, one of Britain’s most acclaimed micro distilleries.

FOOD AND DRINK

The Corris Café is at the centre of the Craft Workshops and makes a perfect meal stop with seating for up to 80. Fresh, local produce is used across the all day menu and for groups, a special menu can be tailored for your group's requirements. Telephone us in advance of arrival to discuss menu options and your groups' requirements. Complimentary Coach Driver's refreshments / meal vouchers provided.

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

Corris Craft Centre is also the starting point for King Arthur's Labyrinth, the Welsh Legends Maze and Corris Mine Explorers adventures. Advance booking is recommended with group discounts available.

Free all day coach parking available and a drop off point right next to the main entrance.