Following a successful start to our market season here at Hotwalls with the Spring and Summer creative markets we now look forward to welcoming more artists and designer-makers back for the biggest one of the year. The Winter Creative Market marks the run-up to Christmas and festive holiday season here in our creative hub in […]
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Wonderful news from Karen of Studio Rumu who has had several pieces selected for exhibition this summer. This is a remarkable achievement and recognition for Karen who has been diligently creating unique and colourful needle felting pieces from her Hotwalls Studio. ‘Jar of Fluff’ will be exhibited in the prestigious Quay Arts Biennial exhibition which
Karen Gorman selected for Quay Arts Biennial and Brighton Atelier! Read More »
We are thrilled to finally announce and extend a warm welcome to jeweller Rachael Plassard who is now in Studio 5 at Hotwalls Studios. Rachael’s exquisite work has been featured, sold and exhibited by some of the foremost names in the business and we are certain will be a great fit to our community here
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This year we are thrilled to host Patricia van den Akker from The Design Trust who will be running a bespoke workshop for Hotwalls and Portsmouth creatives at The Round Tower on Tuesday 1st July. Spaces are LIMITED – so if you are interested please respond to us via email [hotwallsstudios@portsmouthcc.gov.uk]. Spaces will be offered
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Last month tufting artist Lily Jacobs was approached by HEINZ to create a bespoke rug for the new Sriracha Tomato Ketchup by the world famous brand. In April, I was approached by Heinz to create a 4ft tufted bottle rug for their new ketchup flavour promotion. It’s by far the biggest project I’ve been commissioned
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Last month we said goodbye and good luck to our resident artists Marie & Darren of foursandeights. After 6 incredible years, we are sad to announce that Marie and Darren from foursandeights our resident artists in studio 8, are moving on from the Hotwalls studios to their new premises in Southsea.Their inspiring journey has been
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We are proud to announce our Summer Creative Market, on Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 July. Hotwalls welcomes both market traders and the public to the iconic Parade Ground here in Old Portsmouth. Summer Creative Market, featuring talented designers and makers from across the South. The market will see over 40 outdoor stalls of art and
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The new art installation on Southsea seafront has been refreshed with photography by two local artists Olana Light and Maria de la O Garrido. For this second wave of artists to have their work featured in this public art gallery space, the curatorial team chose two photographic-based artists whose work really complements each other. On
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After six eventful years we say goodbye to jeweller Charlie Leftley who leaves Hotwalls Studios next month. Sunday 26th January will be her last trading day in the studio. Charlie has taken part in multiple group show exhibitions during her tenancy of Studio 5, both at the historic Round Tower as well as further afield
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Emily Faludy is a Portsmouth-based artist who paints from life in an energised, expressive way, in impasto oil paint. Emily is interested in both the raw energy gained from being in front of the subject matter, and the physicality of the paint, which becomes almost a subject in itself. Emily is influenced by artists such
