{"id":33918,"date":"2018-10-27T09:47:39","date_gmt":"2018-10-27T09:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=33918"},"modified":"2018-10-27T09:47:39","modified_gmt":"2018-10-27T09:47:39","slug":"inside-norwegian-church-arts-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/business-culture\/inside-norwegian-church-arts-centre","title":{"rendered":"Inside the Norwegian Church Arts Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Its exterior still resembles a place of worship, but behind the doors of\u00a0Harbour\u00a0Drive&#8217;s landmark lies a celebration of Welsh craft and culture&#8230;<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33919\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33919\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33919\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/10\/NorwegianChurchFINAL-625x352.jpg\" alt=\"Outside the Norwegian Church\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33919\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33919\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/10\/NorwegianChurchFINAL-625x352.jpg\" alt=\"Outside the Norwegian Church\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" \/><\/noscript> Cardiff Bay&#8217;s Norwegian Church: a venue steeped in history and culture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once a popular meeting place for seafarers during the Second World War, Cardiff\u2019s Norwegian Church is now a centre for Welsh culture. From art installations to craft fairs to music concerts and theatre events, the landmark exhibits the best Welsh Art to offer, as well as offering stunning views of Cardiff Bay.<\/p>\n<p>Last weekend, the Gallery Gift Shop was held at the Church, showcasing products from an array of local artisan\u00a0crafters. As I walked around, I was surprised at the range of products on display such as candles, jewellery, handcrafted wooden crockery, and even lipsticks.<\/p>\n<p>The Gallery Gift Shop will be hosting a special Christmas event on December 11th involving 25 crafters, mulled wine, a choir and even a Santa\u2019s Grotto &#8211; a great opportunity for those eager to feel some festive cheer.<\/p>\n<p>The church&#8217;s Gallery Gift Shop provides an alternative shopping experience far from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, and once you\u2019ve finished your gift-buying, you can relax on the terrace and drink in the stunning views from Harbour Drive (as well as a lovely mocha from the church caf\u00e9!).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33920\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33920\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33920\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/10\/CardiffBayViewFINAL-2-625x353.jpg\" alt=\"View of Cardiff Bay\" width=\"625\" height=\"353\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33920\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33920\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/10\/CardiffBayViewFINAL-2-625x353.jpg\" alt=\"View of Cardiff Bay\" width=\"625\" height=\"353\" \/><\/noscript> The stunning view from outside the Norwegian Church: the Pierhead Building, Y Senedd and the Millennium Centre.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33926\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33926\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33926\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/10\/Cardiff-Craft-Fair-Jewellery-FINAL_-625x353.jpg\" alt=\"Jewellery Stand at Gift Shop\" width=\"625\" height=\"353\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33926\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/10\/Cardiff-Craft-Fair-Jewellery-FINAL_-625x353.jpg\" alt=\"Jewellery Stand at Gift Shop\" width=\"625\" height=\"353\" \/><\/noscript> One stall exhibited quirky and colourful handmade jewellery &#8211; a unique and alternative Christmas gift!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33929\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33929\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33929\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/10\/Scenthrapy-FINAL-625x351.jpg\" alt=\"Scenthrapy Candle\" width=\"625\" height=\"351\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33929\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/10\/Scenthrapy-FINAL-625x351.jpg\" alt=\"Scenthrapy Candle\" width=\"625\" height=\"351\" \/><\/noscript> Scenthrapy&#8217;s Four Seasons Spice Candle \u2013 over 40 hours of crackling, made with high quality fragrance oils.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33930\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33930\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33930\" 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