The Gallery
Situated in the world famous book town of Hay-on-Wye at the foot of the Black Mountains, The Hay Makers Gallery is a place to explore local artists’ work as well as selected artists from across Britain.
We feature works from the seven Hay Makers together with Guest Artists. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email or call 01497 820556 to find out more about the Gallery and our collections.
Started in the 80’s
Hay Makers is a co-operative of professional designer makers that has flourished since opening in the 1980s.
Having had great success with a ‘pop-up’ exhibition as part of the first Hay Festival in 1987, the same group of local makers decided to open their own gallery the following year. Initially it opened from April to September and due to the popularity of Hay-on-Wye, the bookshops and positive feedback from our customers we decided to trade throughout the year. The gallery flourished and we became a registered cooperative. We are now in our 35th year of trading and continue to showcase the best of British crafts together with the work of our members, which still includes two of the original makers.
Visitors will find a broad range of work on display throughout the year from both The Hay Makers and Guest Artists, as the gallery organises seasonal exhibitions showing the work of some of the finest contemporary British makers.
Our gallery has gained a reputation for an exciting selection of high quality crafts and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The co-operative showcases many disciplines including:
Visit the Gallery
Located in the centre of Hay-on-Wye the gallery’s opening hours vary throughout the year.
You will find all The Hay Makers Collections, pieces and exhibits from Guest Artists and a good selection of cards and wrapping paper, with gift vouchers also available to those that can’t quite decide on the perfect gift.
Winter Opening Hours
(until mid March)
Monday 10.30 - 5.00
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10.30 - 5.00
Thursday 10.30 - 5.00
Friday 10.30 - 5.00
Saturday 10.30 - 5.00
Sunday Closed
The Hay Makers will be closed from January 19th and re-opening on Monday 10th February 2025.
We give the gallery a bit of spruce up during this time and will be around in the gallery with our chores, if there is anything urgent that you needed email us at info@haymakers.co.uk or call 07985464759.
Our website shop is still available for work by The Hay Makers and Tuareg jewellery
The Hay Makers
Browse the beautiful collections from The Hay Makers
Pat Birks
Chris Armstrong
Victoria Keeble
Caitriona Cartwright
Dawn Cripps
Simon Hulbert
Jenny Chippindale