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South Wales Gift Show

Sunday, 31st January to Tuesday, 2nd February 2010

Held in Autumn and early Spring each year, this is probably the most important trade show for the Gift/Souvenir trade in Wales. Many of the exhibitors  have shown here every year since it was started over a decade ago, and come here from all over the UK . as well as from Wales. Date of 2010 Spring show 31January to 2nd February 2010 (To see list of  recent exhibitors For more information contact the show organiser Clive Williams of Cymru Marketing Tel. (01792) 536029)

 Whether you run a gift shop, bed and breakfast, hotel, campsite or tourist attraction this is an essential visit. Here you can obtain everything from buckets and spades to up-market hand made collectibles. If you are fed up with customers walking off with the crockery, why not stop them by buying some which is unique to your business? Or stock items  which your customers will want to buy from you? Many exhibitors do their own manufacturing, so if you have an idea, and just need to find someone with the skills to put it into practice you need to visit the show. 

The South Wales Gift Show is also a good place to learn about current trends in the leisure industries, as exhibitors and their representatives travel to other shows and to customers all over the British Isles.

Next Show 31 January -2nd February 2010. Please phone 01994 231867 for details. 

We will be offering: -

Glyn-Coch 2010 trade catalogues are available now.

NEW THIS YEAR

Thelma and Wendy have produced a new range of hand made ceramic jewelry. It features brighter decoration, improved packaging, and SP fittings - all at competitive prices.

Bone China

We hope to be be taking stock examples of the following,  Jugs, Tea pots, Sugar bowls, Cups and saucers, Mugs, Plates/plaques, tureens, vases and Trinket boxes. We have many more items in stock which are un-decorated, so if you don't see what you want, please ask. Larger orders will be decorated to your requirement.

Welsh themed bone china

Promotional bone china

Hand painted bone china

Sleeping Dragons of Wales (earthenware)

Wool products

 A video demonstration of a round knitting loom is available on our website. It is intended that more will be added as time allows

Knitting and weaving kits

Knit your doll a welsh costume - simple pattern for 8" Barby doll.

Weaving sticks - an incredibly simple system of weaving which makes surprisingly tough belts.

Lucette. Knitting on a fork. Used by bygone armies to make braid for their uniforms.

Learn to spin. A simple drop spinner. As used in cottages and great houses alike at the height of the British woollen industry. This might be a simple tool, but it takes practice and concentration to perfect the technique. Once mastered, its use becomes second nature, and useful quantities can be spun.

Round knitting looms

We will be showing 10, 20, 30 and 40 peg looms.  (Many other sizes are available, the biggest capable of knitting an 8' wide blanket of any length you choose!)

Round looms were traditionally used for making socks (with turned heels), fishermen's seamless jerseys, and woolen hats, however, by knitting backwards and forwards over a section of the loom you can knit flat strips of material. It is possible to shape these strips by adding or subtracting pegs from your knitting, in the same way as casting stitches on or off needles. However it is much easier to cast on or off stitches on a round loom, and very much easier to count your stitches!

These are the grown up version of French knitting (also known as Corkwork, or 'Knitting on a Dolly' or cotton reel) Knitting on a round loom is as easier then French Knitting as the smooth nylon pegs have a groove to take the tool. (Wool is less likely to over-tighten or split then when working on nails.) These looms are popular with students of both sexes, and also with elderly knitters who have had to give up knitting on needles due to arthritis. Busy Mums also find them handy, as they can be put down at any time without the risk of stitches falling off. Many people find knitting on a round loom is faster then knitting on needles, and almost as versatile, as several types of stitch are possible. One lady knitted herself a dress, a skirt and jacket, and several hats and scarves for the rest of the family within about a fortnight of purchasing hers first 37 peg loom. 

Students use 10 peg looms to make mobile phone and i-pod covers (a good protection from muggers) or party bags. 

Needle felt kits

Make felt at any time, in any place. No water or soap or steam involved. This is a clean dry process that can be performed while sitting down in the lounge. Take care though, the barbed needles are sharp, so this is a toy for adults, or teenagers under close supervision. The kit includes full instructions, tools and materials for projects which can be completed in about an hour. This is an addictive process, though, so ask about the additional materials we supply, and also the fascinating project book we have written to give you more ideas.

Felt Brooches

Ready made felt brooches made by needle felting.

Decorate your shopping bag kit

'Bag for life' style cotton shopping bag marked up so that you can 'needle felt' a sheep design on to it. All materials and instructions provided

Norfolk Horn Knitting Wool

This ancient breed of sheep may have been in Wales a 1000 years ago. It was, later,  used by Flemish weavers in Norfolk in 1300 AD to invent Worsted cloth. The same weavers came to Wales and settled in Pembrokeshire after starting our woolen industry, and bringing names like James and Nicholas into the county. Whether or not they brought Norfolk Horn sheep with them, the breed was used more recently in the improvement of the Llanwenog breed - or so I have been told.

We will be showing wool from our own flock of Norfolk Horns (based at Glyn-Coch). We have 50 gm and 100 gm balls and 100 gm hanks. Other wool products may be available on request.

Miscellaneous

Peg doll kits

While researching the Knit your Doll a Welsh Costume kit we realised how interesting the regional costumes (on which the national costume is based) were.  The red dye is a product of the cockle industry so a lot of red is used in the coastal areas, but further in land the yellows, browns and blacks of the  plant dyes are more common. While many regions had crowned  felt hats, these were not used in particularly windy areas, or where loads were commonly carried on the heads. Very tall hats were apparently a Paris fashion of about 300 years ago, and being particularly expensive they became family heirlooms and handed down the generations for use on state occasions only. Hence their part in the 'National' costume, and scarcity in day to day regional dress..

We have simple peg doll kits depicting the local costumes for most regions of Wales. The kits include the peg and stand, and all the cloth necessary to make the costume. Full instructions are provided

Cotton shopping bags

Two sizes, the larger typical 'bag for life' size, and the smaller about 1/3 less. They are decorated with photographs of breeds of sheep. So we probably have a bag with your local breed on it. (We are now working on pictures of cattle breeds for the bags.)

Artificial fleece ponchos 

Hand made at Glyn-Coch and suitable for toddler to 6 years, 7-8 years and 9 - 10 years

Margam Park is such a wonderful venue for this show that we thought that you might like to see some more pictures. These were all taken on Saturday 12th September 09 as we were setting up for the show.

List of Exhibitors at recent shows

(Note: Some exhibitors only attend the autumn shows and some the winter/spring shows. For more information contact the show organiser Clive Williams of Cymru Marketing Tel. (01792) 536029))

A G Trading / Alan Gay Agencies (Wholesalers of Welsh and General Giftware)

J M Agencies ( Silver charm bracelets, handbags etc)

A J Powell Leather and Suede (Exclusive leather goods)

Art Solutions

Aquaprint  (Aprons, bags and tea towels by silk screen printing) Website

Blackdragon Crafts (beaded Celtic jewelry) Website

Marianne Bland (Artist:  limited / open edition prints of original painting of Pembrokeshire and Cardiff) Website

J D Burford (Manufacturer of enameled Welsh Language food storage canisters, Welsh signs miners lamps etc.) Secondary Website

Brookwood Powis (Maker of Lovespoons, mirrors and clocks.) Secondary Website

Brian Burtons (Giftware and jewelry agent for importers and wholesalers) Website ???

Cadwyn Cyf (Local Lovespoons and Fair Trade gifts from Africa) Website

Cards of Wales (Handmade cards for all occasions) Secondary Website

Cymru Marketing / Clive Williams (Show organiser and Agent) 

Mike Davies Lovespoon Collection (Hand carved Lovespoons designed by Mike Davies) Website

EBS Consultancy Services Ltd (wholesalers of gifts with truly Welsh theme)

Elban Agencies Ltd (Welsh Pantry, Daffodil Cottage, Vanessa Bee Designs, Small World) (Quality gift foods etc)

Eurostick (Welsh and Celtic stickers, badges rings magnets etc) Website

Fantasy Candles & Senses Candle Design (Hand Made scented and beeswax candles) Website

Gwynedd Confectioners (Exclusive high quality gift confectionary) Website

David Hinwood T/A The Welsh Collection (pewter jewelry) Website

Glyn-Coch Studios (That's us! Ceramic and Wool products made at Glyn-Coch, nr St Clears) Website

Hyfrid Wholesale (Comprehensive range of Welsh Gifts etc) Website

Instant Gifts International Website

J M Agencies (Stunning silver charm bracelets etc)

J M Crafts (Celtic pewter jewelry, photo frames, trinket boxes etc.,  hand crafted in Wales) Website

Adrian James - Wales in Watercolour (Limited edition landscapes Celtic art etc.) Website

Jaspa Products (Beautiful Toys and Educational items for small children)

Ron Johnson Designs (Designs tea towels bags and aprons)

Rosemary Jones (Jewelry and Cards made in Wales)

Lamboro Crafts (Original quality suede and wool gifts made in Wales. Sheep, moccasins, and baby bootees) Secondary website

Richard Lang and Son Ltd. (Imported wholesale giftware) Website

Lasers R Us Ltd (Laser engraved welsh gifts in slate, wood glass etc) Website

Merryfield Pottery (Cute animal bottlestoppers, candlesnuffers, ringholders, thimbles etc hand made and painted.) Website

The Milford Collection (Hydro Globe plant pot watering system etc) Website

Montage Fashion and Gifts (Bags, Belts and Novelty items) Website

Myfanwy Silks (Hand dyed pure silk scarves - Affordable luxury) Website

Jolie Nolie (Quality ornaments for the home and garden.) Website

On Track Wholesale (Distributors of gifts and souvenirs, exclusive, Welsh themes) Website

Pageantwood Crafts. (Hand crafted Welsh Lovespoons, slate and wooden Celtic plaques) Secondary website

Pendragon Wales Ltd. (Wholesalers of welsh Christmas giftware, souvenirs etc) Website

Perryn's Cave Art (Sculpted slate items, jewelry etc) Website

Preseli Slate Craft (Slate carvers: Unique slate products) Website ????

RBW Group (Jewelry and giftware. Toys and Summer Goods) Website

Reflections (Distinctively colourful bone china)

Something Different Wholesale. (5000 lines of giftware and jewelry) Website

Stephen Pratt, Celtic Jewelry (Celtic Welsh Jewelry and Gifts) Secondary Website

Thomas Publishing (John Upton Cards) (Welsh cards from original paintings) Website

Tradition (Crested souvenirs, Celtic items, own design) Website

Worldwide Artistic Products (Babywear, T-shirts and Beakers printed exclusively for you.) Website (COMING SOON)

If you wish to exhibit at the show please contact the show organiser Clive Williams of Cymru Marketing Tel. (01792) 536029

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ABOUT WONDERWOOL WALES

Wonder Wool Wales is the premier Wool and Fibre Festival in Wales. Attractions include over 100 trade stands, a Woolschool at which you can learn different ways to use wool, demonstrations, a 'Sheepwalk' in which different woolen garments are modeled. You can also see various fibre animals including  alpacas, rabbits, and sheep. 

Admission is £8.00 (free for under 16s and 2 day tickets available)  Saturday 24th April 2009 and Sunday 25th. They are held at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells, Powis. LD2 3SY

Wonder Wool Wales is one of several similar shows, and many fans (as well as traders) travel the UK to attend them, so with such dedicated  organisers, traders, and  customers, many of whom know each other from previous shows, you are guaranteed a friendly and inspiring day.

The Glyn-Coch stand is J5 and Thelma and Wendy will be there, waiting to tell you all about us and to show you are sheep or wool inspired products. To learn more about the Glyn-Coch Craft Centre contribution click here, or scroll down.

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  Wonderwool Wales  is on  24th and 25th April 2010. Wonderwool Wales will be on the Royal Welsh Show Ground, and we believe that our stand will be in Glamorgan Hall stand number J5. Contact us for further details.

The links below describe what we took to the 2009 show. We hope that we will be taking the same range in 2010, but we will confirm this later.

• Sheep and Wool

• Bone China MUGS decorated with breeds of sheep

• BAGS decorated with breeds of sheep

• Novelty earthenware sheep mugs. Dragons

• Promotional China  

• Hand Made Ceramic Buttons

• Sheep jewelry (New for 2010)

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Our interest in things woolly arose because our small farm has a flock of rare Norfolk Horn sheep, which, in spite of their name would have been here 1000 years ago. Or at least the Universal Saxon Black Faced Sheep of which the Norfolk is the closest surviving descendant, would have been. (I have recently heard from a breeder of a local sheep breed, the Llanwenog, that that breed was developed partly from crosses with Norfolk Horn sheep.)  We started selling their wool in 2000, and have gradually added Knitting, Weaving and Felting kits to basic wool products, raw fleece, washed and carded wool, hanks of knitting wool, balls of wool, and finished throws and cloths.

Advertising our wool products has created a demand for us to supply different wools, and so we are beginning to buy in other products for you to try.      

We now also sell wool products produced by King Cole. These include Merino type wools which are more comfortable next to the skin. So now you can knit your complete wardrobe from our wools. Merino underneath with warm, weatherproof, Norfolk Horn outer clothing!

Incidentally, for those who don't already know, the Merino is a Spanish sheep breed, which was exported to Australia and New Zealand in the 19th century. Most Merino wool you can buy in the UK and Ireland is imported from Australasia.

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We are also bone china decorators, and last year introduced a line of bone china mugs decorated with photographs of our own sheep or a  painting of a Welsh Mountain Ram. Due to the success of this line we are now expanding it to include Blue faced Leicester, Jacob, Manx, Lleyn, Cotswold, Hebridean, Wensleydale, and White Faced Woodland sheep. If these do not include your favourite breed, why not have a word with Thelma and we might expand the range to include your breed next year.  As bone china decorators we carry out commissions for individuals and also for other businesses. This year we are also introducing ceramic pendants, earrings and brooches decorated with the same pictures.

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Bags decorated with breeds of sheep.

Re-usable cotton shopping bags approx 32cm x 25cm     Approx £3.00each

Re-usable cotton shopping bags approx 40cm x 36cm     Approx £3.50each

If you don't see your favourite breed here let us know, and we'll see if we can extend our range.

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Or if you want us to decorate a few items with your own picture for private use or larger batches to promote your own business just ask.

We regularly decorate plates for Christenings, Weddings, Anniversaries etc.

We have decorated batches of china for : -

• National Coracle Centre

• County Museum Service

• Private Museums

• Dog training organisations

• Carmarthenshire Women's Institute

• Local Young Farmer's Club

• Charity Auctions

• Current project is for Cardiff Castle Gift Shop

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We also make novelty earthenware sheep mugs, and also sleeping dragons.

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Special lines for the show are hand made ceramic buttons

Some more buttons from our range. Names are descriptive only

	Blue marbled square
	Green marbled triangle
	Orange marbled round
	Pink marbled diamond
	Pink spotty round
	Blue leaf corner ghost
	Green leaf corners square
	Gold heart scroll
	Cornflower round
	Honeysuckle square
	Pimpernel square
	Red berry square
	Rene rose
	Flowers and butterflies round
	Butterflies round
	Round bunny
	Teddies
	Picture round

All buttons are handmade by Thelma and Wendy, from wet clay. They roll out the clay, cut out the shapes, and make the holes. Each button is then fired and then cleaned up, decorated by hand and refired. Most are individually hand painted, though occasionally they use a transfer which catches their eye, before the buttons are again fired. 

NEW THIS YEAR

Sheep, pig and owl pendants ear rings and brooches. (These are individually hand painted caricatures)

Sheep ear ring

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Glyn-Coch Craft Centre Pwll Trap, St. Clears, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK               SAT/NAV users please use                     Ordnance Survey Map ref: SN 259 175.          Do not use the postcode which will get you lost! Drive from 1/2mile west of St Clears (towards Haverfordwest) on the A40 and follow the Brown Tourist Board signs to get to us. Tel: 01994 231867 Glyn-Coch Email info@glyn-coch.com  Other ways you can Contact Us

 

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