Events
‘Make Do & Mend’ Bunting Workshop
FREE HERITAGE LOTTERY FUNDED WORKSHOP @ THE SPRING
Friday 5 & Saturday 6 March, 10-30am-3pm both days
Free event. No need to book. All ages welcome: Get inspired by the Spring’s 1950’s kitchen and the Make Do & Mend mantra that was common in the 1950’s. Over two days we invite you to come along and contribute to making some beautiful bunting to decorate the kitchen, using forgotten textile techniques. We encourage whole families to get involved together for 2 days of fun, cross generation learning.
The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, 56 East Street, Havant, PO9 1BS
‘Inspired’
Free Drop In Event, 6-9pm
Thursday 1 April
Join us for an inspirational evening to see just some of the amazing work that has been produced at Making Space. We’ll be showcasing pieces made in our workshops by participants of all ages. If you’ve never been, this is a great opportunity to see what Making Space can help people just like you achieve.
‘Leather Works’ Talk & Workshop
FREE HERITAGE LOTTERY FUNDED WORKSHOP @ THE SPRING
Thursday 29 April, 7-9pm & Saturday 1 May, 10.30-3pm
Free event. Join our FREE workshop & learn about the history of Havants leather making industry. leather gloves and other items were manufactured up until the 1930’s. In The Spring’s new museum, you will see some of the machinery used by glove makers and other past leather craft workers. The 2 days consist of an introductory evening on Thursday with talks for an expert in the field. Handle some samples and learn all about how the leather and parchment was made years ago. On the Saturday we invite more people to join in and get hands on. Work with textile artist Mary Vormawah and make a small leather object of your own design inspired by the local heritage. Participants are welcome to attend just one part of the event, or both. There is no need to book for either event, just turn up. The talk will start at about 7.15 and we will be welcoming people all day o the Saturday… Come along, try and learn something new!
The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, 56 East Street, Havant, PO9 1BS
May Day Arts Trail Weekend
FREE OPEN DAYS AT MAKING SPACE
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 May, 10-4pm both days
As part of Havant Arts Trail, Making Space will be running ‘open studios’. Over the weekend you can watch our resident artists making and talking about their work. Maybe buy or commission a unique piece. Talk to our student groups in the ceramics and jewellery studios and pick up some info on our courses and have a go yourself. Come along and be inspired.
Leigh Park Carnival Event – Coastal Clay Creatures
FREE HERITAGE LOTTERY FUNDED WORKSHOP
Saturday 26 June 10am-3pm
Come and learn all about the coastal heritage of Havant and have some fun making some clay underwater creatures with the help of ceramicist Kate O’Connell.
The Leigh Park carnival takes place on Stockheath Common, Leigh Park.