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.

monthly masterclasses

Our wonderful Monthly Masterclasses take place on the second Saturday of the Month and run throughout the year from January to December.
We have invited guest tutors to join us and deliver sessions that are a little different from our main craft courses. Taking place in the morning from 10am-1pm and priced at just £48 - they are the perfect way to creatively kickstart your weekend. Light refreshments included in the price. 
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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 2026 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
TUTOR | KELLY OTTESEN  
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  Tuesday mornings from 10am-12noon
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Block 1 | Tuesday 13 January - 10 February  
Block 2 | Tuesday 24 February - 24 March

jewellery course
​TUTOR | SHARON JUSTICE
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 1 | Tuesday 13 January - 10 February  
Block 2 | Tuesday 24 February - 24 March​

silver clay courses
TUTOR | KATH CLAY
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 1 | Tuesday 13 January - 10 February  
Block 2 | Tuesday 24 February - 24 March

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. 
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CERAMIC sATURDAYS

Led by resident maker Kelly Ottesen, our Ceramics Saturdays will take you on a exploratory journey through the work of ceramics where you will learn a range of technical and experimental processes. On the first Saturday you will do all the making ready to be bisque fired. On the second Saturday you will be ready to experiment and glaze all of your creations ready for the second and final firing. All work will need to be collected at a later date. Price match our continued learning so £160 per block or £260 if you book blocks 1 & 2 at the same time.

Upcoming Dates:
Block 1 - 31 January & 14 February
Block 2 - 28 February & 14 March

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. 
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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!

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.
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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!

MAKING SPACE FOR CRAFTS LTD.

Making Space is a company limited by guarantee no 04482576 and a registered charity no 1108387
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