Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Headquaters, CGWM, Galeri, Doc Fictoria, Caernarfon, LL55 1SQ

Details

Accessibility

Disability Parking

Brief description

"Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias aims to make music education accessible to all, and offer support, inspiration and encouragement to children, young people and adults of all ages who wish to develop their musical skills.

Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias provides music training, performance & creative opportunities of the highest quality and of national and international significance, for the people of Wales. We strive to reduce barriers to engagement, expand horizons and foster achievement in music.

We offer additional opportunities to students as part of their musical journey, including performance opportunities, masterclasses and workshops led by internationally renowned musicians, classes in music theory, choirs and chamber ensembles and specialist Music Festivals.

This project came to life when the lack of music provision for adults with learning disabilities within the north Wales area became evident to CGWM and musician Arfon Wyn who had taught at Special Schools in Gwynedd for many years. The project was established in 2003 with the support of the Arts Council of Wales and Gwynedd Council Social Service Team.

Since that time the project has become a very important part of the lives of a number of adults in the area as well as being an inspiration to all involved.

In 2013, this project was awarded the Bryn Terfel Foundation Wales Care Award for promoting the Arts in Social Care at the Wales Care Awards ceremony held at Cardiff City Hall.

Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias offers tuition of the highest standard on a wide range of instruments and voice in Caernarfon, Denbigh, Pwllglas and online.

Hundreds of students of all ages come through our doors every week to have lessons with our experienced team of tutors."

Address

Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Headquaters, CGWM, Galeri, Doc Fictoria, Caernarfon, LL55 1SQ

Email

post@cgwm.org.uk

Phone

01286 685 230

Website

https://cgwm.org.uk/en/about-us/

https://cgwm.org.uk/

https://www.cyfeillion.cgwm.org.uk/en/ ("The Friends of Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Music Centre provides vital financial support to CGWM through regular grants, as well as supporting its students through the Bursary Fund and Mary Costello Instrument Fund")

Directions

"Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Headquaters is located on the upper floor of Galeri Caernarfon.  Leave the A55 signposted Caernarfon, and follow the A487 to Caernarfon. When you come into the town, take the first exit on the roundabout next to Morrisons. On the second roundabout take the third exit signposted Doc Fictoria. There is a pay and display car park in front of Galeri, including disabled parking. Other pay and display carparks include one opposite Galeri, and at the end of the road below Morrisons supermarket."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

"The nearest train station is Bangor, and there is a regular bus service to Caernarfon. It’s possible to see the full bus timetable on the Traveline Cymru website." For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info

Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000

Amenities

Galeri Café Bar

Victoria Dock

Caernarfon

LL55 1SQ