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.
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.
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 2025 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 via Ticket Source or by giving us a call.
Ceramics Course
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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 Block 3 | Mon 21 April - 19 May / Tue 22 April - 20 May Block 4 | Mon 2 June - 30 June / Tue 3 June - 1 July |
jewellery course
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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. Block 3 | 22 April - 20 May Block 4 | 3 June - 1 July |
silver clay courses
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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. Block 3 | 22 April - 20 May Block 4 | 3 June - 1 July |
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. |
regular creative workshops
In addition to our Continued Learning Craft Courses, there are many other way to make with us at Making Space - Read on to find out more!
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.
Each month we release the details of the next month's theme and activity! You can find out more and book using the link below. |
craft club |
Craft Club 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! The perfect way to get kids using their creativity and imagination whilst making some fantastic projects.
We have a brilliant mix of activity happening this year, click on the link below to find out more and book! |
monthly masterclasses |
New for 2025 we launched ten Monthly Masterclasses which are taking place on a Saturdays or Sundays throughout the year.
We have inviting guest tutors to join us and deliver sessions that are a little different from our main craft courses. We have also made the decision to include lunch into the course price to make a real day of it! |
POTS OF POTENTIAL WORKSHOPS |
As part of Hampshire Open Studios weekend we are hosting four ceramic workshops with resident potter Kelly Ottesen aka Heart & Soul Ceramic Co. The workshops are 90mins long and in that session you'll make a complimentary pair of pinch pots which we will fire and glaze for you. The sessions cost £38 including all materials and a summer cocktail in the courtyard before the session!! All profits will go towards our new Community Kiln fund you you can support our fundraiser whilst getting creative.
The sessions take place on Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 August 2025 from 12noon-1.30pm or 2.30pm-4pm. |
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 school holidays, our sessions are led by professional makers and allow participants to learn new skills, make friends and be in an environment that supports their additional needs. All those attending must have a valid Hampshire Gateway Card+.
Click on the link below to find out more about upcoming sessions. |
GUEST WORKSHOPS |
Making Space often gets hired as a venue for makers to run their own creative workshops and classes. To find out more about these amazing guest workshops please click on the link below
If you would like to chat to us about hosting your own workshop at Making Space please get in touch! |
Craftology |
Craftology was a weekly session for all things crafty.
Focusing on experimentation and play with different craft skills. Each week takes on what it means to be creative by introducing a range of different techniques and materials. These sessions were 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. |
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