Making Space

Making Space are thrilled to have been awarded a Culture Recovery Grant, which will enable us to pilot ‘Making A Start’ – a Maker Progression initiative to provide careers guidance, mentoring and business planning for those leaving or having recently left education, and those looking to work in the Crafts sector. If you are considering […]

We know that many people have been using any extra time at home to take up craft activities, and that lots of people have been considering joining a Making Space class. Perhaps you booked for an activity that we have had to postpone. We can’t wait to open our doors to you again but want […]

Arts Council England has announced a series of measures designed to support creative organisations and self-employed and freelance creatives. We aim to support makers in whichever way we can, so the statement from ACE is below. Coronavirus update Last week, as the scale of the crisis became clearer, we announced our plan to relax funding […]

We are closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation regarding the new coronavirus (COVID-19). We will follow all government guidance and keep you up to date. We have increased our cleaning and hygiene routine to ensure Making Space is a safe and clean environment for all our visitors.   We have a number of activities coming […]

On 4th June 2019, our dedicated volunteer Victoria Edwards was recognised as Young Person of the Year at the Havant Volunteer Awards, an annual ceremony, organised by Community First and Havant Borough Council, celebrating the contributions of the many volunteers in the Borough. We could have easily written a post congratulating Victoria, but we thought […]

Making Space has just the antidote to the colder weather and shorter days with a series of cosy craft workshops perfect for the winter months. As we stash our summer wardrobe for another year our thoughts turn to scarves and wraps, and if the high street isn’t tempting you, why not create your own with […]

Over the past year, young designers have come together from the local area to take part in a course where they have designed, made and photographed different fashion items with designer Ami Hyde. The young designers have experimented with various different materials, techniques and designs, such as: Shibori; Tie Dye; Screen Printing; Embroidery; Jewellery Making […]

As part of Hampshire Open Studios, Making Space would like to invite you to our Open Studios and new season launch event. Open 10am – 4pm Saturday 18 August 11am – 4pm Monday 20, Tuesday 21 & Thursday 23 August. What’s on? Every Day: Maker Studios Exhibitions Creative Demonstrations Discounts on the new season The […]

On 18 January 2018, Making Space partnered with Rowans Hospice to host ‘The Power of Tin’ – a fundraising exhibition and auction event. The event was a happy finale to our 10th year celebrations here in Leigh Park and marked our growing relationship with Rowans Hospice. The auction was themed around the material ‘Tin’, which […]

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 […]