THE EVENT

A full weekend of arts and culture

Art At presents a programme of painting, sculpture, film, crafts and art in the grounds.

Take part in workshops and learn how to carve stone, make felt, try blacksmithing, create a linocut print, write a tale in the storytelling workshop.

Browse the gallery of selected artworks to view sculpture, painting and photography, with over 100 works on show from both local and Wales based artists.

Visit the Film Shed to see the latest in contemporary short film. The Shed will be screening the award winning 'Shame' and 'Wrong' from the Milan Film Festival, selected film from Welsh film-makers and a programme from the Manchester European Short Film Festival introduced by its director, John Wojowski.

Discuss British film with John Russell Taylor, the esteemed author, film and theatre critic.

Join us for the late film, 'Menteur' (Liar), introduced by its award winning writer and director, Tom Geens.

Listen to Nigel Walters, president of Imago, the European Federation of Cinematographers talking about the significant role of the camera in film

Wander the grounds of Rhosygilwen to view the installation art and 'Art in the Grounds'

Hear Richard Booth, 'King of Hay', talking about his life with books.

Listen to musicians performing in the grounds.

See professional craftspeople showing quality crafts of unique handmade work and demonstrating their skills.

Enter the Art Olympics, Rhosygilwen's 2D artwork competition with prizes of £100 and £50.

For children, workshops in creative dance and 'Minging to Blinging', making jewellery, dolls and string characters from scrap materials.