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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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 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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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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This week Hotwalls Studios opened the doors of the historic Round Tower to welcome local creatives and cultural practitioners to learn and explore more about the Arts Council England grants. The free workshop was organised in partnership with Portsmouth Creates and Portsmouth City Council. We were overjoyed that ACE South West representative, Sarah Madden, made
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In a celebration of creativity and collaboration, the final weekend of April 2024 marked the unveiling of “Immerse,” an exhibition held in a cozy corner of the art world. This collaborative between ceramicist Annie Flitcroft, jeweller Charlie Leftley, and featuring drawings by Jo Evans, highlighted the depths of the ocean. From the moment visitors stepped
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Set against the backdrop of the historical tower, this exhibition delves deep into the intricacies of motherhood and womanhood, offering an exploration of their personal experiences. Scheduled to open on the 4th and 5th of May, with a public-private view on May 3rd from 6-8pm, “Straw for Nothing” is an exhibition, where the unseen work
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Yesterday we welcomed the arrival of our newest tenants in Studio 6, the duo of Connie Radford and George Spencer Jackson. These young, early-career fine artists are set to make waves in Portsmouth’s artistic community with their unique and compelling work. George Spencer Jackson: A Glimpse into Working-Class Realism George Spencer Jackson’s talent for ink
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Hotwalls Studios is abuzz with excitement as we prepare to host two events in mid-October to bring art, history, and craftsmanship to the Round Tower. On the 14 and 15 October, we invite you to immerse yourself into a weekend of creativity and culture. Fire and Glaze: Ceramics Market on 14 October First on the
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