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Crafting positive outcomes for all

At Making Space, we change lives through craft. From our purpose-built studios in Leigh Park, Hampshire, we literally make space for people and organisations involved in craft. Our charitable aims are to make positive differences through creativity, in small ways and large, to people from all walks of life.

We are a craft organisation and registered charity that has impact across the UK. Our programme of workshops and experiences are co-created with community partners and through consultation with local people.

Registered Charity Number 1108387.
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Our specially tailored projects inspire, challenge, skill-up, engage and build new audiences for the sector.  They have lasting local impact, and are often transformational for participants. Working in collaboration with local charities, essential need services and community groups we are inclusive, making space for a thriving, creative community.
We offer both first-time experiences of craft and work with those who want to take their skills to the next level. We enable people to develop new ways of thinking about craft and experience first-hand the important presence of craft in everyday life.

Raising the profile of craft in all its forms, we work with local and national arts organisations, contributing to debate, supporting makers and providing opportunities. Through our outreach projects, we work with partners including schools, children’s centres, family learning environments and retirement homes.

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Upcoming events, news and highlights we want to put in the spotlight.
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POTS OF POTENTIAL

This summer, we’re launching a fundraising campaign to help maintain our community kilns – an essential part of life at Making Space. Find out about our workshops, silent auctions and how to get involved.
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August open studios

Join us this August for Hampshire Open Studios; visit our resident maker studios, browse the pop-up shop, enjoy the Pots of Potential exhibition and get involved in our ceramics workshops!
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Did you know Making Space is a charity? 
​Find out more about the work we do and make a donation today via Just Giving.

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Board development

Making Space are looking for a new Chairperson Trustee. Are you passionate about changing lives and empowering our community through contemporary and traditional craft? Then consider joining us at Making Space.
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free bursaries

We are looking to establish a creative community of care experienced people who will join us for group sessions at Making Space and enjoy free bursary placements on our creative programme.
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selling events 2025

Making Space will host 2 selling events in 2025. If you'd like to join us for Hampshire Open Studios in August or Make Merry in November here are the details you need. Our Pop-Up Shop means you don't even need to be there... Give us the stock and we'll sell on your behalf!
Selling Events 2025

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Location & Hours

Making Space
2 Bishopstoke Road,
Leigh Park, Havant,
Hampshire, PO9 5BN
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Phone: 023 9247 2491
Email: [email protected]


​MONDAY - THURSDAY | 9.30-3.30PM
what3words address: ///shop.melon.rail

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  • our people
  • MAKE WITH US
    • BURSARIES
    • GUEST WORKSHOPS
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  • MAKE HERE
  • OUTREACH
  • CONTACT
    • SUPPORT US
  • HAMPSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS