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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 […]
Making Space has partnered with Rowans Hospice to host a fundraising exhibition and auction event to bring our 10th Anniversary celebrations to a close. The event is themed around the material ‘Tin’, which has always been associated with 10th Anniversary celebrations. We are now seeking professional artists and makers to submit work that showcases individual talent and creative, imaginative […]
Exhibition Dates: 20 September – 3 December 2017 Making Space is delighted to partner with Aspex Gallery in Portsmouth to host an exhibition as part of our 10th Birthday celebrations. Over the last ten years, Making Space has championed craft making, learning and participation by working with some of the most prominent and most exciting emerging craft […]
We have been working with Paul Gonella from Strong Island Media for the last 5 years so obviously we’re very excited to announce a brand new 10-week Introduction to Film & Photography course which is starting next week. The course will take place over 10 Monday evenings from 7-9pm. We chatted to Paul and asked […]
Are you a young person aged 11-25 with an interest in heritage, craft, film & photography? We’re looking to work with a group of local young people on an exciting project designed, lead & participated by young people! Memories & Keepsakes will look at local heritage, keepsakes that people treasure and the memories associated with […]
Join us on Sat 19 Aug for our annual Open Day! Discover what’s coming up in our craft programme over the next six months. Find out more about what’s on offer and experience a range of craft activities and if you feel you’d like to do more, take advantage of our early bird discount. […]
There is always something amazing to be found in nature! We know that many artists, designers and makers take inspiration from a huge variety of natural sources, from the tiniest of microscopic structures to vast landscapes and everything in between. We’re particularly looking forward to welcoming Tess Paton to Making Space early 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 […]
We’re really excited about our 2017 Open Studios as it marks a special celebration for us. The Making Space building was officially opened by HRH Princess Anne in May 2007 so this year marks 10 years of Making Space. This years Open Studios, in addition to all the regular exhibitions and tenants studios, will also […]
I thought it was about time that I did a post about Young Designers and shine a spotlight on some of the amazing work that’s come out of the first term and a half at Making Space. Young Designers is a course for 11 – 16yr olds that want to learn about various creative industries […]
