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Local artist sees success in Maesteg Market’s pop-up unit
Friday 22 August 2025
A local business has wrapped up a month long stay in Maesteg Market’s pop-up initiative, courtesy of the council’s Economic Development and Enterprise team.
Nature’s Printmaker, run by Carly Lewis, runs friendly art workshops for children and adults, inspired by nature and focused on wellbeing. A former secondary art teacher, she brings over a decade of experience to creative sessions that calm the mind and spark imagination.
During her stay in Unit 14, she has hosted a series of workshops demonstrating the artistic technique of gelli-printing, with a range of different subjects including nature, fruit and dinosaurs. She has hosted classes that have included children and adults, with a positive reception from residents.
“I have had the most amazing time with my stay at For A Limited Time Only…?. It’s been such a refreshing experience having a space to teach art to so many; every single person that’s walked through the doors has been so supportive and kind, I am truly grateful for all the positivity. The council’s Economic and Enterprise team have given me such massive support with this space and it has been a truly incredible journey. I want to give a huge thank you to everybody for the incredible support throughout this creative journey — your messages, bookings, and kind words have meant the world to me.”
Councillor Huw David, Mayor of Bridgend County Borough Council, recently visited Carly in the unit during a dinosaur themed print workshop.
"Meeting Carly was so lovely and she has beautifully crafted a warm, inviting space within Maesteg Market. Everybody I have spoken to who has attended her workshops have had such a lovely time and seeing another business flourish in this pop-up unit is incredibly heartwarming."
The next occupant to take over the pop-up unit will be Nude Jewels, a creative selling handmade sterling silver jeweller by a self-taught silversmith.
The Economic Development and Enterprise team are still looking for businesses who would be interested in a stay within the unit; businesses can complete this Expression of Interest form.
To keep an eye on upcoming traders and see the full list of past traders, you can visit the pop-up’s official page on our website.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
