What to do and see in Carmarthenshire, Wales: The Best Classes & Workshops

Helen Elliott, an internationally recognised 'Naive Artist' has her studio gallery in Newcastle Emlyn. Open Tuesday to Saturday all year except for January, 10am - 4pm. Visit the studio gallery and see the artist at work, browse originals, prints and cards, discuss commissions or even have a day's art tuition. Free entry. Helen's colourful, contemporary, 'Happy Pictures' are instantly recognisable and feature the people and places of West Wales. Children very welcome. Parking. Wheelchair access.

Phoenix Forge is a traditional blacksmith's based in Carmarthen South Wales, Specializing in short courses and bespoke projects

Join Welsh photographer Andy Davies at the picturesque National Wetland Centre for a memorable day learning creative digital photography as we explore around the reserve. Andy will provide hands-on expert tuition to small groups covering a number of techniques and subjects, catering for all skill levels, from complete beginners to aspiring professionals with plenty of time for one-to-one tuition.

Join professional photographer Andy Davies at Dinefwr Park, a magical land of power with exceptional landscape views and wildlife. We have privileged access to areas of the Park where the public cannot go and are not constrained by the opening times. This workshop caters for all skill levels, from complete beginners to aspiring professionals.

One Day Cheese Making Workshop with Artisan cheese maker. Learn to make cheese in your own home using kitchen utensils. The day covers the use of cultures and rennet to make different cheeses. During the workshop we make a semi soft and a semi hard cheese and the workshop price includes a home cooked lunch all equipment and ingredients and tuition. A fun and informative day. Pre Booking Essential

The Live Well Gift Shop - Spiffy is a local, independent store in Carmarthen, Wales that offers a calm and relaxing environment in which to browse and be inspired. We promote mental wellbeing in the form of a more positive lifestyle for you and those around you.

The National Botanic Garden of Wales covers 568 acres of the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside. Here you’ll find Lord Foster's glasshouse as its centrepiece, the British Bird of Prey Centre, an inspiring range of themed gardens and a national nature reserve. The Garden is a fascinating blend of the modern and historical, all set in a Regency landscape which provides the stage for a packed programme of events and courses throughout the year.

The Pumpkin Patch is a cookery and gardening school for kids, teens and adults. Y Sied is a converted cowshed at Allt y Gôg Farm and is the new home for The Pumpkin Patch, together with a coffee area. We run cookery, gardening and skills classes most days. Classes / demonstrations for groups can be held at Y Sied or at a venue of your choice.

Pottery Painting Studio, suitable for all ages and abilities. A wide range of blank pottery to choose from, you wil be shown how to apply the special ceramic paint to create a work of art to be proud of.