The start of 2023 brought with it an extremely eventful open studios. With guest artist Harrison Jones in the Round Tower, two drop in workshops and all studios open, it was a day of exploring studios and purchasing incredible handmade art and craft. The Round Tower, saw 190 visitors over the day who came in […]
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Anglepoise came to visit the Round Tower on the 19th and 20th of November, with the incredible vision of a pop-up to raise money for Portsmouth Foodbank. The event was a great success, and was exceptionally busy all weekend! Anglepoise were delighted when they realised, they had raised £5000 for Portsmouth Foodbank during their time
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For every Open Studios of 2023, we have invited a Guest Artist to use our Round Tower for the day, as their own studio. This fantastic opportunity allows us to give upcoming or developed artists the chance to work in a grade 1 listed building, associate themselves with the excellent cultural sector of Portsmouth and
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Interactive Weaves is a creative community project created by textile artist Alice Hume and funded by Arts Council England. It consisted of a series of free artistic workshops which explored topics of sustainability, community and well-being through craft practices. Workshops were hosted by Alice’s fellow Hotwalls artists who taught the public specialist art techniques and
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The next two workshops for Interactive Weaves are Moon and Paper II Moon Weave: Sunday 18th July Annie Flitcroft’s Ceramic Moon Crater Workshop 11am-1pmCharlie Leftley’s Gold Leaf Shell and Stone Workshop 1pm-4pmKarl Rudziak’s Life Draw the Moon Weave Event throughout the day with an easel on the parade ground Paper Weave II: Sunday 25th July
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Interactive Weaves is a series of FREE workshops, taking place twice a month over the summer. The project is led by textiles artist Alice Hume, and each event will be supported by artists from across Portsmouth. Alice will choose each theme where participants can weave with recycled, upcycled and ethical materials of textile, paper, plastic and
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The Pause, Reflect, Create exhibition marks the end of a year-long project for the artists at the Hotwalls Studios. Living life through a pandemic, the artists used this new lifestyle as inspiration to capture the visual response. They reflected on their own personal experiences of Covid-19 to help create their original artwork which will be
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With Autumn’s arrival, we’re excited to share news about new collaborative projects, Open Studios and our fast approaching Christmas programme. First stop, working with Anglepoise… Lighting designers Anglepoise join the Hotwalls Studios We’re delighted to be working with international lighting and lamp design champions Anglepoise, as they host a pop-up sale from the Hotwalls Studios. A
December 2020 brings Anglepoise, exhibitions and Christmas to the Studios Read More »
2019 has been an exciting year for the Hotwalls Studios, and we invite you to join us for the final celebrations of the year- Christmas at Hotwalls Studios! Our Christmas programme includes Open Studios, artisan craft markets, live music and carols, Christmas tree lighting and performances of Dicken’s beloved A Christmas Carol. Hotwalls Christmas Tree Lighting 201917
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Hotwalls Studios is a creative hub located in Old Portsmouth, providing the opportunity for artists and designer makers to work alongside one another in an environment of mutual support. We pride ourselves on the quality and talent at our studios, providing the opportunity for creative ventures to grow and develop. This May we will be
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