Make with us

COME AND MAKE WITH US

We offer everyone in our local community the chance to take part in our creative activities.
Whether you want to learn a new skill, challenge yourself or simply have fun and meet new people, here you'll find info on all the classes, workshops and projects we currently have on offer. From weekly creative courses, to one off weekend masterclasses and subsidised community projects, there is something for everyone.

2024 - festive workshops

Join us this December for some Christmassy Crafting! We are hosting fourworkshops in December to get you feeling festive! Workshops can be booked online using TicketSource or just give us a call and we can take a booking over the phone. All workshops are 2hrs long and cost £35 including materials.

Metal Christmas Decorations with Sharon Justice
Mon 2 Dec | 7-9pm

Porcelian Christmas Decorations with Kelly Ottesen
Sat 7 Dec | 10am-12noon

A Printed Christmas with Kelly Ottesen
Sat 7 Dec | 1pm-3pm

Felted Acorns with Kelly ottesen
Mon 9 Dec | 7-9pm

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CRAFT COURSEs - CONTINUED LEARNING

Throughout the year Making Space programmes in regular craft courses with our associate makers. The courses run over three terms: Spring, Summer & Autumn/Winter. In each term there are two five week blocks. Details of our 2024 Creative Programme are listed below. Our termly creative courses cost £160 for a five week block, or you can block both blocks within a term for a discounted £260 - please call us directly on 023 9247 2491 to take advantage of our ten week discount, alternatively you can book a five week block by giving us a call.

Ceramics Course

Led by resident maker Kelly Ottesen, our Ceramics Courses will take you on a exporatory journey through the work of ceramics where you will learn a range of tecnical and experimental processess. Each week Kelly will lead you on a project with opportunities to glaze and fire your work throughout the process.

Our Ceramic Courses take place on Monday evenings from 7-9pm and Tuesday mornings from 10am-12noon

Dates | Block 1 |Mon 13, 20, 27 Jan, 3, 10 Feb.
Dates | Block 2 | Mon 24 Feb, 3, 10, 17, 24 March

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silver clay courses

Led by associate maker Kath Clay, our Silver Clay Courses teach you an amazing way to make beautiful jewellery from ground-down, recycled silver which, when fired, becomes solid silver again. It is a truly magical craft to learn where you’ll experience lots of ‘wow’ moments.

Our Silver Clay Courses take place on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3pm and Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm.

Dates | Block 1 | Tues 4, 21, 28 Jan, 4, 11 Feb
Dates | Block 2| Tues 25 Feb, 4, 11, 18, 25 March

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jewellery course

Led by our resident jeweller Sharon Justice, our Jewellery Courses allow you to follow your own creative projects with expert guidance on hand from Sharon. If you are a complete beginner you will need to book a 121 induction with Sharon first where she can teach you all the basics before you book onto our Jewellery Course.

Our Jewellery Courses take place on on Tuesday mornings from 10am-12noon and Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm.

Dates | Block 1 | Tues 4, 21, 28 Jan, 4, 11 Feb
Dates | Block 2| Tues 25 Feb, 4, 11, 18, 25 March

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fused glass courses

Led by associate maker Elisa Dodd, our fused glass course allows you the freedom to design and create glass art using the method of glass fusing. Learn to cut glass, the different types of fusing to achieve different effects, encasing copper, kiln carving and reaction glass.

Our Fused Glass Courses is taking a break at the moment as Elisa enjoys maternity leave.

seasonal sessions

New for 2025 we will be launching our seasonal sessions. Taking place throughout the year, these one off five week courses will take place on Monday evenings from 7-9pm and each season will have a different focus and craft discipline. Check back soon for more information and booking details.

monthly masterclasses

New for 2025 we will be launching ten Monthly Masterclasses which will take place on a Saturday or Sunday throughout the year. We will be inviting guest tutors to deliver sessions that are a little different from our main craft courses. Check back soon for more information and booking details.

regular creative workshops

craft community

Craft Community is run by Tanya and Bethany Wood and takes place twice a month. A creative club for adults where participants learn new craft skills and techniques and work on creative projects. An opportunity to enjoy making in a relaxed informal group, meet new people, discover more about creativity and what they enjoy creating. Craft Community was funded by The Arts Council England for 18 months and the current funding has now finished. We are now seeking additional funding to relaunch Craft Community and will update here when new dates are released.

craft club

Craft Club is run by Catherine Claasen and takes place once a month for young people aged 7-14. A space where participants can make friends, learn new craft skills and enjoy creating! Craft Club was funded by The Arts Council England for 18 months and the current funding has now finished. We are now seeking additional funding to relaunch Craft Club and will update here when new dates are released.

Craftology

Craftology is a weekly session for all things crafty.
Focusing on experimentation and play with different craft skills. Each week has a new take on what it means to be creative by introducing a range of different techniques and materials. Come and freely explore without the pressure of having to create a finished piece. This session is for everyone from people who have never made anything before, right up to seasoned professionals wanting to explore new ideas.
Craftology was funded by The Arts Council England for 18 months and the current funding has now finished. We are now seeking additional funding to relaunch Craftology and will update here when new dates are released.

Reach out

Reach Out is a programme of activity that is funded by Short Breaks for Hampshire SEN children and young people. Taking place in the schoool holidays, our sessions are led by professional makers and allow particiants to learn new skills, make friends and be in an environment that supports their additional needs. All those attending must have a vaild Hampshire Gateway Card+.
Click on the link below to find out more about upcoming sessions.