Popular business at town's container market to expand
Joy House Creations, run by 29-year-old Bethan Davies, has been a popular feature at Ffos Caerffili since April 2024.
The business offers mindfulness craft workshops, including pottery painting, knitting, and needle felting, encouraging participants to slow down, converse, and take a break from the hectic world.
After a successful first year at the town's container market, the business is now set to move into larger premises to accommodate its growing customer base.
Bethan said: "Our pottery classes and our paint and sip sessions are the most popular.
"I love working with the community and the buzz of excitement when hosting workshops is fantastic.
"There's something for everyone, and I've had so much positive feedback from people in Caerphilly since I set up here."
Joy House Creations was among the first businesses at Ffos Caerffili and has gained popularity with regular weekly workshops and special events, often collaborating with other traders in the market.
Bethan, a Cardiff University Fine Art graduate, started hosting spoon carving workshops around Cardiff, inspired by her love for creativity.
She believes the Covid-19 pandemic sparked a newfound interest in mental health and wellbeing.
She said: "I have always enjoyed the process of slowing down.
"After Covid, I wanted to pass that on to others.
"Art is what I love but it's equally important to encourage conversation and community."
Joy House Creations began in 2020, operating in rented spaces around the capital.
However, Bethan soon realised she wanted her own space in an area needing greater access to affordable creativity.
When the opportunity arose to set up in Ffos Caerffili, she seized it.
Her success in the area has given her the confidence to expand the store in the market.
Bethan said a more spacious unit will open new opportunities to host larger groups for workshops and act as an affordable space for local creatives to rent.
She said: "I couldn't think of a better place to set up for the future, which is why I have ambitions to move to a bigger unit in the market.
"Ffos is the perfect spot for Joy House and I want to continue working with the people here."
Joy House Creations is set to move into a larger unit at Ffos Caerffili in June 2025.
For more information about business opportunities at Ffos Caerffili, contact management at hello@ffoscaerffili.com or fill out the contact form at ffoscaerffili.co.uk/contact-us/.
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