group had originally starting meeting informally at the Olde Bull Inn in 1883, then in 1884 used the upper floor of a stable building (above a carpenter's workshop, and now demolished) as their first studio. Named “Walden”, the building offered a studio, a gallery, a classroom, a billiard room, and entertainment space. It originally had 40 members, male artists who lived or worked locally, although there were 150 honorary members. It had a committee of 17 members. The building was also used to hold art courses for clubs from far-and-wide, and every autumn there was an exhibition, despite the fact that this was not an altogether accessible place to the average picture-buying tourist. Nevertheless, membership (including non-resident members) grew to a number approaching 150. The artist colony was a strong influence on the formation of the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art, which moved into Plas Mawr, Conwy in 1886. The colony came to an end at the onset of World War I, and in the 1920s the building became a private home. A number of artists are buried in the churchyard at Llanbedr. Points of note Snowdonia National Park: In the hills to the west above and beyond the village are roads and hillwalking tracks giving access to the hills and lakes of the Snowdonia National Park. This is the main route of access to Llyn Eigiau. Parish rectors Notable rectors of the parish include: 1719–1735: John Ellis – also vicar for Caerhun and buried in the parish 1802–1826: John Williams – also vicar for Caerhun and buried in the parish References External links www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Llanbedr-y-Cennin and surrounding area Link to Charles Potter paintings in Gallery Oldham collection Caerhun Villages in Conwy County Borough Villages in Snowdonia