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Giles Gallery
Giles Gallery
4.5
Points of Interest & Landmarks
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Giles Gallery is a working studio, bringing together a range of creating aspects in the inspirational atmosphere of the family run converted church. Daily art classes and workshops, art supplies, framing service as well as monthly rotating art and craft exhibitions. A huge range of original pieces of art and craft as well as gifts for sale. In house artists offering extraordinary value on tailor made commissioned artworks/ paintings.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles36 reviews
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HelenSunninghill
near ASCOT, UK119 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2017
Stopped by here en route home.. I wish I lived locally and could call in here more often. Art classes in the rear and lots of interesting arts, Crafts, supplies & cards on sale. Interesting building too. Well worth calling in on - even if you don't have much time. Helpful staff too.
Written 3 October 2017
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Thanks for your review Helen, glad you popped by ☺️
Written 20 January 2018
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Sara B
Cardiff, UK36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2015 • Solo
What an amazing place this is, a must see for all art lovers. So much choice of gifts and very reasonable prices. Wish they were open on a Sunday mornings, well done a great place and the art classes are a dream also.
Written 14 June 2015
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Louise G
Cardiff, UK58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2015 • Couples
I love this place, but hate what it does to my pocket! Beth has some lovely stuff which I really can't refuse. My mum insists on a visit each time she comes to stay with me. Brilliant!
Written 1 May 2015
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Laura P
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
Was advised by a friend to visit. Very rude staff, was looking to buy a painting by a particular artist advertised, however I was not approached at any time, the gallery was empty. The woman in charge made me feel very uncomfortable, as if I were a shoplifter! . Awful!
Written 16 October 2021
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trinity19452017
Cardiff, UK1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2017 • Friends
I was looking forward to visiting the Galery which we did late Christmas Eve - how very disappointing apart from being cold the atmosphere inside was non existent. The woman at the desk was constantly playing on her mobile - it was my intention to buy a painting by Elwyn Thomas but I thought No I wouldn't give this place 45p let alone £450.00 - I won't be visiting here again - the work on show was mediocre but they did have a good selection of cards
Written 25 December 2017
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I’m sorry you felt so disappointed late on Christmas Eve. As I believe it was myself who was behind the desk, I was actually organising meeting my family that evening and discussing plans with them as I was the only one working that day and wouldn’t be able to join them until late. As for the work which you found mediocre, our exhibitions change every three weeks, so perhaps of you visit us again, you may find something more to your liking.
Written 19 March 2018
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Gill J
Cardiff, UK15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2014 • Friends
Spent an extremely enjoyable and instructive morning at my first jewellery workshop at the Giles Gallery. The owner Beth provided clear instructions and a lot of patience in helping my friend and I to make a variety of simple pieces which we have brought home with us.
We were also impressed by the variety of local arts and crafts for sale at the Gallery. A place to visit for original and unique gifts.
Written 8 March 2014
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Rachael S
Cardiff, UK14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2013
The Giles gallery has it all, helpful staff,wonderful artwork and courses for all ages and abilities. A must visit in pontyclun. Beth and sheila have helped me on more than one occasion sourcing materials to help me with craft projects without the need for me to get in the car. last time I was in the shop I watched with delight some local young people highly absorbed in an art class. Beth had then totally focused their finished pieces were amazing.
Written 4 September 2013
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Annedavies16
Beddau, UK8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2013 • Family
smashing little shop lots of activities good for kids of all ages definitely worth a browse only quality stuff here crafts that wont break the bank and so much more Beth did some fab paintings of our dogs and they do all sorts of arty stuff classes etc
Written 4 September 2013
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sharo88
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2013
A lovely shop packed full of interesting and unusual art and crafts from local artists. There is something for everyone, to suit all tastes and pockets. If you are stuck for a gift or want artwork for your own home this shop is a must. They also do art classes (very popular and judging by the students output, worthwhile). The owners are so helpful and friendly as well. Its a real asset to the village and definitely worth a look. I highly recommend it.
Written 4 September 2013
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Tracey Rees
13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
A lovely, interesting gallery and shop that has something for everyone. A family run business with a lot of local artists work on show to purchase.
Written 1 June 2022
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