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Making Seeks Freelance Workshop Assistants and Buddies Rate of pay varies depending on role and setting: £45 (1hr after-school sessions) £50 (2hr Sessions at Making Space) £65 (longer sessions at a community event) Making Space, a craft centre with studios and learning spaces based in Leigh Park, is looking to work with self-motivated people who have […]
Making Space is seeking new Trustees, including a Treasurer If you have a passion for the arts, can make a creative and strategic contribution to the board of this small charity, Making Space Trustees are keen to hear from you. Making Space creates opportunities for people to enjoy and take part in high quality craft; […]
It’s that time of year again – our annual Open Studios event. Our 11th Open Studio weekend since the building was officially opened by HRH Princess Anne in May 2007. There’s a lot of changes this year as we have welcomed 3 new tenants over the last 12 months. As always Open Studios allows you […]
Ahead of his workshop on March 24th, we thought an introduction to the skills of Tibor Eperjessy was in order. Tibor was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary where he spent most of his holidays in a rural village, where traditional crafts like pottery, weaving, leatherwork, basketry and woodwork were still organic parts of every day […]
Did you know that Making Space sells gift vouchers? If you are in a panic trying to find those last remaining Christmas presents, or can’t bear the thought of elbowing through the throngs at the shopping centre at the weekend, we can help you give the present with a difference. Our vouchers are available in […]
Following on from our celebratory Open Studios last weekend where hundreds of visitors came to be inspired and see examples of handmade craft being made by resident tenants, associate makers and participants, we want to now invite you to have a go! We’ve booked in a ‘creative jewellery weekend’ with two highly talented local makers and […]
The Making Space Associate Makers Scheme (A.M.S.) supports the development of craft and design practice and enterprise. It offers a unique opportunity for professional designer-makers at all levels of experience to become more involved with Making Space, to collaborate with others, gain specialist advice and take part in bespoke opportunities, such as talks, exhibitions and […]
Last week we were joined by Ben, a year 10 student from a Cams Hill Secondary School in Fareham. Ben joined us during a busy admin and marketing week as we were organising our annual mail-out for Open Studios. Having an extra pair of hands during the week was incredibly helpful as Making Space is […]
Making Space will be taking part in the Love Leigh Park community event held at the Leigh Park Community Centre on Saturday 11 March. Together with Peter Levy and Mary Dalton, we will be running free craft activities for Adults in print making and air-dry clay. There will also be opportunities to fond out more […]
Making Space is excited to announce that we’ve secured a grant from Arts Council England to pilot a new education project with four schools in the local area. The project will involve thirty pupils and a teacher from each school, and four professional makers. The project will offer pupils a chance to develop their […]
