We are near the end of an incredible journey. Eight years ago I started a Fine Arts Degree at Bangor University. With six others we began a Fine Art Prep Course in Bala North Wales. Two wonderful years painting, sculpting and printing and having a wonderful time. Two years were spent at the community hall in Pentrefelin and the last four years I have studied at the Memorial Hall in Penrhyndeudraeth.
We handed in Journals on Wednesday and now we just have to finish our art and hang our final show. I am looking forward to seeing the show on the walls but most of all receiving the degree will be special. I took a degree in Commerce in 1968 from University College Dublin. I was working and could not take the time off for the Degree Ceremony. The University posted the degree to me but its not the same. This time I was able to attend my degree ceremony in Bangor – it was fabulous
Richard Ryder - Gaelic Artist 