The Art Shop

The Art Shop Everything for the artist, creative child & art lover - exhibitions, events, workshops, cafe Stock the very best artists’ materials and fine papers.

In a carefully restored 16th Century townhouse and 19th Century Chapel

We collect and curate all that inspires us…
Hold regular exhibitions of Fine and Applied Arts. Nourish and delight the artist and creative child with inspirational books and independent magazines. Serve simple, delicious food from our kitchen and of course good coffee. Have a garden where the sun can shine all day, designed a

nd planted by Sarah Price. Host workshops with painters, print-makers, textile artists, writers and musicians. Organise life drawing days for artists to do their practice - with no tutor but the occasional masterclass.

GIVEAWAY TIME!⭐️🎨To celebrate reaching 10,000 followers we will be giving one lucky person a prize of your choosing, wor...
22/08/2026

GIVEAWAY TIME!⭐️🎨

To celebrate reaching 10,000 followers we will be giving one lucky person a prize of your choosing, worth £50!

You could spend it at The Art Shop on your favourite art materials. Browse our shelves of paint, pencils, paper, books and more. We can also post these items out to those of you following from afar 💌

Treat yourself or share your prize with a friend at the Chapel with a delicious meal. Innovative, seasonal dishes for the vegan, vegetarian and meat eater. Delicious selection of gluten and diary free cakes and desserts and barista coffee.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN WIN:

1. Like this post
2. Tag a friend
3. Share to your story
4. You must be following The Art Shop & Chapel

Our winner will be picked on
We will DM you to let you know you’ve won so do keep an eye out. Good luck!

Note: prize excludes original artwork and jewellery.
Disclaimer: the promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. Entrants must be 18 or over and reside in the UK.

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New collection of porcelain works from • Browse our display now at The Art Shop.Including brooches, plates, vessels and...
21/08/2026

New collection of porcelain works from • Browse our display now at The Art Shop.

Including brooches, plates, vessels and an exciting new addition- coffee cups!☕️

Hand-built by Becca in Sheffield and decorated with her signature narrative style, drawing on her training in Surface Design at Gray’s School of Art and Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art.

All pieces available to view online at Becca’s Artist Page → link in bio.

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New collection of porcelain works by • Browse our display at The Art Shop.Including brooches, plates, vessels and an ex...
21/08/2026

New collection of porcelain works by • Browse our display at The Art Shop.

Including brooches, plates, vessels and an exciting new addition- coffee cups!☕️

Handbuilt by Becca in Sheffield and beautifully decorated in her signature narrative style, drawing on her training in Surface Design at Gray’s School of Art and later Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art.

All pieces can be found on Becca’s Artist Page → link in bio.

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Come and see our glorious and uplifting Summer Show! Who will be our 10,000th follower we wonder! Share us with your fav...
18/08/2026

Come and see our glorious and uplifting Summer Show! Who will be our 10,000th follower we wonder! Share us with your favourite artist and art loving friends and see if we can get there before the Bank Holiday weekend. Thank you for following us and enjoying our account, and hello to new followers and remember to have a good look at our website too and let us know if you would like to sign up to our newsletter

Due to our very sad loss The Art Shop will be closed on Friday 14 August all day for Katherine’s funeral.We will be open...
13/08/2026

Due to our very sad loss The Art Shop will be closed on Friday 14 August all day for Katherine’s funeral.

We will be open on Saturday.

Thank you to Amanda Rayner for sharing her skills and knowledge at our recent HEN BASKET WILLOW WEAVING workshop.Amanda’...
12/08/2026

Thank you to Amanda Rayner for sharing her skills and knowledge at our recent HEN BASKET WILLOW WEAVING workshop.

Amanda’s workshop was so popular that she will be back with us very soon to run another, slightly longer, day. This time working on a WILLOW SHOULDER BASKET!

*** WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2026, 9AM-5PM ***
£130 includes lunch at the Chapel, refreshments & all materials.

Please call The Art Shop or the Chapel to book:
01873 852690/736430

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Amanda from Amanda | Educator & Crafter is a local basketmaker near Usk and has over 25 years of experience weaving with willow and hedgerow materials and fibres. She will guide you through this process during the course of the day and will provide all tools and materials for you to use.

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Thank you to Amanda Rayner for sharing her skills and knowledge at our recent BASKET WILLOW WEAVING workshop.Amanda’s wo...
12/08/2026

Thank you to Amanda Rayner for sharing her skills and knowledge at our recent BASKET WILLOW WEAVING workshop.

Amanda’s workshop was so popular that she will be back with us very soon to run another, slightly longer, day. This time working on a WILLOW SHOULDER BASKET!

*** WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2026, 9AM-5PM ***
£130 includes lunch at the Chapel, refreshments & all materials.

Please call The Art Shop or the Chapel to book:
01873 852690/736430

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Amanda from Amanda | Educator & Crafter is a local basketmaker near Usk and has over 25 years of experience weaving with willow and hedgerow materials and fibres. She will guide you through this process during the course of the day and will provide all tools and materials for you to use.

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Opening tomorrow…Upstairs at The Art ShopMIXED SUMMER SHOW Part 28 August - 20 SeptemberContinuing our summer theme, fin...
07/08/2026

Opening tomorrow…
Upstairs at The Art Shop

MIXED SUMMER SHOW Part 2
8 August - 20 September

Continuing our summer theme, find a fresh selection of artworks and ceramics celebrating garden flora and foliage, landscapes and birds including a NEW series of oil paintings by Cornelia O’Donovan ma rca.
And showcasing new ceramic maker, Nicola Gillis.

Artists include – Cornelia O’donovan, Kim Atkinson, Tina Balmer, Lois Hopwood, Syann van Niftrik, Annabel Roberts, Tarragon Smith, Becca Brown, Kaz Robertson and Nicola Gillis.

The staff here at The Art Shop and at the Chapel are so saddened to tell you that Katherine, our dedicated co-worker and...
04/08/2026

The staff here at The Art Shop and at the Chapel are so saddened to tell you that Katherine, our dedicated co-worker and dear friend, has passed away.

After more than 17 years of working here, Katherine offered support, invaluable advice and creative inspiration to so many people over the years.

She will be greatly missed by us all….

Wagtails, swiftlets, curlews and plovers 🪶Small studies in graphite on gesso by Lois Hopwood, on display now in our Mixe...
22/07/2026

Wagtails, swiftlets, curlews and plovers 🪶

Small studies in graphite on gesso by Lois Hopwood, on display now in our Mixed Summer Show.
Ends this weekend - Saturday 25 July!

Open Tues-Sat
9:30-5pm

Lois Hopwood

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Address

8 Cross Street
Abergavenny
NP75EH

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441873852690

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