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Open Studios 2024
Join us this August for our Summer Open Studios
We’ve once again joined up with Hampshire Open Studios and will be opening our doors to you for a weekend in August.
You will be able to visit Making Space on the following days…
(There is no need to book, just turn up on the day – unless you have booked a taster workshop – see more below)
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 August 2024 | 11am-4pm
Over the course of Open Studios you can meet, chat to and buy from our resident makers who will all be in their studios.
You will also be able to enjoy our Creative Futures exhibition featuring work made in the second year of the project.
There will also be opportunities to get creative with us as we’ll be running a series of Taster Sessions… Read more below (Booking required for all sessions) AND and free drop-in creative session with the wonderful Bethany from Wood & Daughters.
Finally (if that wasn’t enough) we will also be putting on a Pop-Up Shop in our Jewellery Studio! You will be able to browse and buy from a curated mix of local artisan makers and independent shops. If you’re a maker wanting to be a part of our Pop-Up Shop, find out more below!
There will be opportunities to enjoy some Summer Refreshments and chill out in our courtyard & Craft room.
HOS Taster Workshops
As part of our Hampshire Open Studio offer we are running a series of Taster Workshops. Read on to see what we’re offering and how to book.Sat 17 Aug | 11.30-1pm | Craft Club – Fimo Modelling with Catherine ClaasenA special Craft Club session for creative 7-14year olds. Have a go making miniature masterpieces with Fimo, a colourful modelling clay that’s easy to shape and to dry! Make your own set of figures, sculptures, jewellery & decorative items. Please call us on 023 9247 2491 to book.Sat 17 Aug | 2.30pm-4pm | Porcelain Paper Clay Birds with Catherine ClaasenSpend a relaxing afternoon moulding, sculpting and carving to create charming bird sculptures which showcase the smooth, white qualities of porcelain paper clay. Items will need to be fired after the workshop. Click here to book.Sun 18 Aug | 11am-12.30pm | Indigo Dyed Aprons with Kathryn GreenJoin Kathryn for a fun workshop exploring the possibilities of shibori techniques with indigo dyes to transform a plain white apron into something utterly unique! Results will vary, not only in pattern, but also in beautiful shades of blue – from the palest sky blue to a deep indigo. Click here to book.Sun 18 Aug | 12.45pm-2.25pm | Cuttlefish Cast Pendants with Sharon JusticeCuttlefish casting is a unique way of creating unique and one of a kind pendants. Carve your own designs into the soft cuttlefish bone, before casting with liquid pewter. The finished pendants will be shaped as per your carving but also have a beautiful natural texture created by the cuttlefish. Leave at the end with a unique cast pendant necklace. Click here to book.
Resident Maker Events
Our wonderful resident makers will also all be hosting various events and activities over the weekend. Read on to find out more and how you need to book (if nessessary)
Studio 17 – Kathryn Green: A chance to check out Kathryn’s current work including a brand new print launch, take part in a drop-in collaborative mark making activity on Saturday and book a Taster workshop with Kathryn on the Sunday.
Studio 16 – Richard Walker: Watch Richard gild an authentic antique piece of furniture and have a go yourself! Richard will also be doing a Glass gilding demonstration on Sunday.
Studio 13 – Bethany Wood: Join B all weekend for a free drop in collage session. No need to book.
Studio 14 – Julian Jeremy: Have a look at the latest collection and work in progress from miliner Julian Jeremy.
Studio 13 – Sharon Justice: Welcome Sharon back to Making Space and pick up some new pieces of jewellery as Sharon hosts an archive sale of her work plus a destash of tools and materials from her studio
Studio 13 – Helena Symes: Join our newest resident maker for a studio warming on the Saturday, you will also be able to check out her new range of jewellery.
Studio 12 – Hannah Horn: Watch as Hannah works on an original illustration over the weekend. She will also have a range of original artwork, prints & cards available to buy.
Studio 11 – Kelly Ottesen/ Heart & Soul Ceramic Co.: Check out what Kelly has been up to this year, view her recent work, buy some amazing ceramics and book onto a green man bowl workshop with Kelly on Sunday. (please book directly with Kelly)
Our Summer Pop-Up Shop will be open the whole weekend and will feature a mix of curated makers and independent shops. Check out some of the makers who will be joining us below, more to be added soon!
Catherine Claasen Ceramics –
“I make interesting textured and decorated ceramics, sometimes as useful pots, vases or bowls and sometimes just as beautiful things to hold and look at. I work with stoneware clay and glazes, throwing on a wheel and often adapting the shapes. My inspiration is nature and the surprising and wonderful patterns and forms I find everywhere.”
Wood and Daughters –
“We are Wood and Daughters, mother and daughter, sharing our enthusiasm and passion, bringing together life-long interests, making things we love with love. We are multidisciplinary artists, creative souls, living a colourful life by squeezing every drop of joy from each day. Everything we create is designed and made with lots of love and great care in our Hampshire studio. Bold, bright and colourful jewellery, cards and gifts are at the heart of our making. Perfect for those you love or as a treat for yourself. We look forward meeting you and sharing what we do.”
Samantha Dewar-English –
Samantha’s exploration of memory originated as she experienced a reminiscence bump, a tendency in older adults to have an increased recollection of memories from childhood and adolescence. Samantha sought to explore the reliability, the truth and the fragmentation of her own memories.The vessels and landscapes, through both the process of making and their final form, wane between the uncontrollable and the controlled they are both captured and destroyed. As she works on each piece Samantha seeks to capture a fragment, a sensation or feeling of a memory and through the treatment of the metals, she explores and captures the fragility, decay and the preciousness of those memories.
Hampshire Wick –
Hampshire Wick was established in order to create luxury home fragrance products for the people of Hampshire and beyond, without being unaffordable.
Clare L Wilson Glass –
“Making contemporary art glass objects for the home.”
Moon Water Treasures –
We work with artisans in different regions in the Philippines and India. Their skills have been passed down from generations to generations. We feel their passion and artistry. However, because of fast fashion, their craftsmanship is slowly fading. We strongly believe that their craftsmanship is to be appreciated and celebrated that’s why we are here! The artisans as well as their crafts are treasures!
Moon Water Treasures is more than just a shopping experience. Some of the proceeds go to great causes! Through your purchases, we support Filipino children and their families with their school needs.
We conduct free yoga classes in schools and residential care homes for street children through collaboration with The Child Pose Yoga Philippines. We also organise beach clean-up and tree planting initiatives in the Northern region of the Philippines with the help of Ballog Adventures.
Peter Levy Ceramics –
Beautiful handmade cereamic vessels to bring a little beauty to your life!
Clare Sheridan-Wallis jewellery –
“Based in Hampshire, Clare designs and creates Contemporary designs inspired by the natural forms and calm environments of the surrounding New Forest. She uses different techniques and processes, such as etching and casting to apply patterns and symbols of the forest into the surface of silver..”
Indigo Homewares –
A collection of indigo dyed homeware items including teatowels & napkins. Because of the nature of indigo dye each piece is unique. Perefct for people who a seeking handmade and beautiful items.
OrlayaFlorynBlooms-
Specializing in dried flower bouquets, wreaths and wedding arrangements.
I am influenced by nature and art when designing. I like to play with colour and create wild artistic arrangements.
Izabela M Haylor –
“My name is Izabela and I’m the owner and designer at Izabela M Haylor Jewellery. I work from my small home studio based in Hampshire. My jewellery is inspired by the Jurassic Coast, the beauty of the sea and by the stories they tell. Designed in the spirit of slow fashion, it allows me to create jewellery that’s sustainable, ethical and emphasizes quality over quantity.”
Shake Your Glass –
“I’m Elisa and welcome to the magic of Shake Your Glass! I create glass homeware gifts and glass wall art. The techniques of kiln forming glass I use include fusing, slumping, casting and kiln carving, I am also familiar with the hot glass technique of lampworking. I believe my glass products and workshops bring colour and happiness to the people involved. My quality homeware collections and art pieces will energize your style and bring a striking focus to your living spaces”
Kas Williams –
High-end, luxurious , bright, colourful and fun soft furshishings which brighten up any room. Unique prints are created by artist Kas Williams from layers and layers of hand drawn art, mark making overlays, cutaway components and digital manipulation. These statement pieces are pefect for those who want art, not just on their walls!
Mineral Rock Studio –
Handmade gemstone jewellery with conscience and character.
Jane Neville –
“My work uses colour as a focus with geometric, fabric painted, linear stitched pattern and folded designs”.
Good Tropic –
“I create linocut prints inspired by nature and botanicals. Drawing inspiration from my travels and the the countryside around me my work is colourful, intricate and built from interesting compositions and shapes”
Lundy & Wight –
“I create sterling silver jewellery using traditional silversmithing techniques, in my home studio in Old Portsmouth. My work is often inspired by the sea, and is accented by gold nuggets and natural gemstones. Sustainability is important to me so I only use recycled metals, all of my packaging is recyclable, and I use mainly found materials such as shells to display my work”
Petal & Plume –
Petal and Plume By Jo is a local business with handmade jewellery & trinkets made with resin and real dried flowers.