Arloesi Dolgellau

Design Studio
2025-11-26 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-19 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-12 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-05 13:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Arloesi Dolgellau
New for November and December – Wednesday 1.30 – 3.30pm is our Design Studio! Troubleshoot design issues or get help with design across a range of disciplines from graphics to jewellery. Bookable 1 hour session.

Tuesday Sewing Club
2025-11-25 12:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-18 12:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-11 12:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-04 12:30 - 16:00
We’ll be using the book cushion as an opportunity to experiment and practice different sewing techniques such as patchwork, quilting and appliquée.

Coed Creadigol
2025-11-22 12:00 - 16:00
Join us to for this hand-on workshop to make some natural ink and simple rustic paper. Experiment with using walnut and oak inks, and paper-making using materials from the woods. Try drawing, painting or writing and make a simple printing block to print.

Repair Cafe
2025-11-18 16:00 - 18:00
Repair Cafe Wales is a registered Charity (1210850) supporting pop up events held on regular dates where the local community can get their broken household items repaired for free by volunteers. It’s a social way to combat the general frustration with wasted materials, resources and a loss of skills.

Saturday Makerspace Drop In
2025-11-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-25 11:00 - 16:00
A chance to have a go with our kit; 3d Printer, Embroidery Machine, Sublimation Printer, Heat Press, Vinyl Cutter and more!

Tech Drop In
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 13:00
Learn the basics of our kit in these bookable 1 hour support sessions. Every Friday 11 – 2 in October. See our equipment list here -> https://arloesidolgellau.com/home/equipment-and-resouces

Dungarees Workshop
2025-11-14 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-07 14:00 - 18:00
Friday Afternoon Sewing Workshop – Make a pair of Dungarees – two part workshop 7th and 14th November.

Sew Something Simple
2025-11-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 16:00
This hands-on beginner-friendly workshop is designed for anyone interested in learning the basics of machine sewing.

Halloween Makerspace for Kids!
2025-10-27 11:00 - 16:00
Rhifyn Calan Gaeaf Arbennig i Blant! Dewch draw i Arloesi Dolgellau i wneud defnydd o’n hamrywiaeth o offer; o argraffu 3D i Beiriannau Gwnïo ac llawer yn y canol, gallwch ddysgu, creu ac arloesi yma yn Nolgellau. Ar agor o 11 tan 4.
Special Halloween Edition for Kids! Come along to Arloesi Dolgellau to make use of our range of kit; from 3D printing to Sewing Machines and quite a lot in between you can learn, create and innovate here in Dolgellau. Open from 11 – 4.

Film School
2025-10-27 10:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00
Join a week-long filmmaking workshop led by industry professionals for young people (ages 12–18) to discover the myths, legends, and local history of Dolgellau—and bring them to life on screen.
Over 5 exciting days:
💡 Develop ideas inspired by Welsh myths
✍️ Write a script and storyboard your film
🎥 Learn hands-on skills in cinematography, directing, and acting
💻 Edit your short film with professional guidance
🌟 Premiere your 3-minute film at a public screening in Tŷ Siamas
All equipment, expert training, and support provided. No experience needed!
Ymunwch â gweithdy gwneud ffilmiau wythnos o hyd dan arweiniad gweithwyr proffesiynol y diwydiant ar gyfer pobl ifanc (12–18 oed) i ddarganfod mythau, chwedlau a hanes lleol Dolgellau—a’u bywiogi ar y sgrin.
Dros 5 diwrnod cyffrous:
💡 Datblygu syniadau wedi’u hysbrydoli gan chwedlau Cymru
✍️ Ysgrifennwch sgript a lluniwch stori ar gyfer eich ffilm
🎥 Dysgu sgiliau ymarferol mewn sinematograffeg, cyfarwyddo ac actio
💻 Golygwch eich ffilm fer gyda chanllaw proffesiynol
🌟 Dangoswch eich ffilm 3 munud am y tro cyntaf mewn dangosiad cyhoeddus yn Nhŷ Siamas
Darperir yr holl offer, hyfforddiant arbenigol, a chefnogaeth. Dim angen profiad!
Dan arweiniad Arloesi Dolgellau a Tŷ Siamas, gyda Wild Kindness Films ac arbenigwr treftadaeth lleol.

ARCHWILIO'R COED DERW CYMRU | EXPLORING THE WELSH OAKWOODS
2025-10-26 10:00 - 13:00
We’ll explore the beautiful RSPB Coed y Parc Nature Reserve, and in doing so, explore what we notice both in our physical surroundings as well as what feelings or words come to us, do we have memories of this place or others like it?
Following the walk, everyone is invited for a hot drink at Arloesi Dolgellau and we’ll look at any photos you’ve taken or notes or drawings you’ve made and hopefully plan another walk in the wonderful woodlands here in the Mawddach Estuary.

Makerspace Halloween Edition for Kids!
2025-10-25 11:00 - 16:00

Tech Drop In
2025-10-24 00:00 - 14:00
Learn the basics of our kit in these bookable 1 hour support sessions. Every Friday 11 – 2 in October. See our equipment list here -> https://arloesidolgellau.com/home/equipment-and-resouces
Book here -> https://tech1-2-1.eventbrite.co.uk

Sew Something Spooky
2025-10-22 14:00 - 18:00
Bring along any Halloween Project to work on, or come along for ideas and inspiration!

Caffi Trwsio | Repair Cafe
2025-10-21 16:00 - 18:00
Dewch â’ch eitem sydd wedi torri neu wedi’i difrodi gyda chi a bydd ein hatgyweiriwyr gwirfoddol yn ceisio ei thrwsio, am ddim. Gallwch fwynhau paned o de neu goffi, a sgwrsio â’ch cyd-gymdogion tra byddwch yn aros. Byddwn hyd yn oed yn dangos i chi sut mae’n cael ei wneud hefyd os dymunwch! Y ffordd orau o ailddefnyddio ac ailgylchu sydd yno.
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Bring along your broken or damaged item and our volunteer repairers will try to fix it, for free. You can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and chat to your fellow neighbours while you wait. We’ll even show you how it is done too if you like! The best way to reuse and recycle there is.
