Events
SPRING PROGRAMME 2026
Pensychnant's Spring Programme for 2026 is available here with some excellent events to celebrate our wildlife.
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We will hope to see you.
Very rarely, events may need to be cancelled or postponed
due to inclement weather, or for other reasons.
For confirmation and for further information about events:
phone Julian or Karen
at Pensychnant, (01492) 592595
or email
Julian.pensychnant@btinternet.com
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for the most up-to-date info.
If pre-booked for an event we'll make every effort to keep
you informed of any changes.
Summer Season 2026
Weekends (+ bank holidays),
Saturday 4th April
- Sunday 27th September
11am - 5pm
What more beautiful place could there be to wander or just relax amidst nature? Pensychnant will be open every weekend with wildlife art by Philip Snow, Barbara Winrow, and many others, (see below) and Karen’s acclaimed cake stall, serving tea/coffee and locally home-made FairTrade cakes in the sunshine on the lawn (or indoors by the fire). Treat yourself!
Weekends (+bank holidays)
16th May-21st June 11-5pm
EXHIBITION BY NORTH WALES CREATIVE STITCHERS
An exhibition of embroidery and stitchwork reflecting the Creative Stitcher’s love of nature and conservation. Many of the artworks will be for sale, and there will be a sales table with fabrics, books and small hand-made items.
For further information about the exhibition or the Group - email susan.frier@hotmail.com
There will be a Stitch Demonstration Day on Saturday 23rd May and
Sunday 14th June where you can learn from group members.
Weekends (+ bank holidays)
23rd May-28th June 11-5pm
‘HOOFING AROUND’ – EXHIBITION BY SIAN ELEN
This is a body of work inspired by the Carneddau ponies and other hoofed animals which Sian has encountered while out walking. Her paintings convey the sheer excitment of seeing the ponies dotted around in the vast expanse of land above Llanfairfechan.
Artist in Residence: Sian Elen will be at Pensychnant on Sunday 28th June
to talk about her work and the inspiration behind it.
Weekends (+ bank holidays)
23rd May-28th June 11-5pm
‘NATURE OBSERVED’ – EXHIBITION BY PAM POWELL
Botanical artist, Pam Powell, depicts plants and leaves studied directly from lifein perfect detail. She uses watercolour to reveal the small details in nature that are often overlooked, inviting closer attention to each subject, focusing on the beautiful as well as the useful. The collection encourages a deeper appreciation of the everyday plants that sustain ecosystems and human life, and serves as a reminder of the value of noticing, tending and protecting what grows around us.
Saturday 6th June 11am -3pm
Pam herself will be in residence to talk about and demonstrate her work. If you are a botanist, horticulturalist or artist, these paintings are worth seeing.
Saturday 6th June
10am – 1pm
NATURE MACROPHOTOGRAPHY
WITH KAYA PARSONS-DAVIES
Focussing (pun intended) on the wondrous moths of Pensychnant, Kaya will show us some of the techniques and artistry of macrophotography.
Bring your own camera – any camera.
Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Free but donations appreciated.
Sunday 14th June
11am -5pm
OPEN GARDEN
FOR NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME
Pensychnant will open for the National Garden Scheme again.
Tea & cakes available on the lawn in the sunshine.
Plants for sale.
£4 entrance in aid of MacMillan Nurses, Marie Curie and other caring charities.
Weekend 20th & 21st June - all day
DRY-STONE WALLING WEEKEND
A professional training course by Drystone Walling Association (Wales). Learn the whole job, from dismantling and foundations, to coping stones, under the expert guidance of a master-craftsman waller.
£100 Contact Paul Smyth 01766 513213 for details or book at www.craftcourses.com
Thursday 25th June
6pm - 9pm
SILVER SMITHING WORKSHOP –
SILVER BANGLE
Make your own beautiful sterling silver bangle. All materials provided. No experience needed.
Tea & cake included. £75.
Book at www.emporiumconwy.co.uk/cart
Saturday 27th June
11am-5pm.
MEADOWS DAY
97% of Britain’s wildflower meadows have been destroyed since the War. This day will be a blatant celebration of Pensychnant’s meadows, with instructive guided walks on the creation and traditional management of meadows, plant identification, invertebrate sampling and recording, crafts and children’s activities.
FairTrade tea & cakes available on the lawn in the sunshine amidst flowerbeds buzzing with bees and hoverflies.
Free but donations appreciated.
PENSYCHNANT’S OPEN ART EXHIBITION 2026
Weekends (plus bank holidays)
4th July - 27th September, 11am -5pm
Pensychnant’s annual ‘Open’ has become our best exhibition ever, with some of the best artists from all over Britain, painting in diverse media and styles. For 2026, all of the pictures will again be on the theme of Nature, Conservation and the Environment; some celebrating the beauty of nature and its importance to our well-being; others show the threats to nature.
This exhibition will be worth seeing - and you can vote for your ‘People’s Choice’ which will be announced at the end of the show.
Saturday 4th July 7.30pm.
ELFIN BOW, ANAM CARA & TYCERA
OUTDOOR CONCERT – THE VOICE OF THE LAND
Three collaborating musicians, Elfin Bow, Tycera, and Anam Cara will take you on another journey of story and song with a magical outdoor concert inspired by the voice of the landscape.
Tickets £15 available HERE
Wine or Pimms, or Tea & cake will be available at the interval.
LAST DAY OF THE
WILDLIFE ART EXHIBITION
Sunday 28th September 11am – 5pm
The ‘Open’ has been a fantastic exhibition of art on the theme of Nature, Environment and Conservation. This will be your last chance to see it before the artworks return to their homes.
It will also be the last chance for Tea & Cake in the sunshine on the lawn!