We are super proud of resident Hotwalls artist Louise Braithwaite’s latest piece – a 3D lifesize Lion sculpture! Leonardo da Pompey was unveiled on Friday 19th September at the launch of the Portsmouth 100 celebrations at Fratton Park and will be part of the newly announced art sculpture trail which will feature 30 lion sculptures. […]
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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
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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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Making Space is hosting its first maker-curated winter craft fair on the South Coast! Over the course of three days, Making Space will play host to artists showcasing innovative and beautiful pieces and the perfect handmade presents. The wonderful Annie from Studio 12 (Annie Flitcroft Ceramics) will be there – bringing with her, a whole
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On the 14th of November, Hotwalls studios waved goodbye to one of their much-loved residents as they moved on from Old Portsmouth. The wonderfully charismatic Rebecca Thomas Robinson started her residency at Hotwalls Studios in 2020, travelling daily by hovercraft from her home on the Isle of Wight. During her time in Studio 10, Rebecca
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Dotted around some of Portsmouth’s most fantastic buildings there are 11 beautiful light up stars – Hotwalls Studios is proud to be hosting one of Motiv8’s stars and invites you to follow the wonderful trail around Portsmouth! Each star along the trail is hosted by a significant building and is kindly sponsored by a local
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We are recruiting for an Events & Operations Officer. Role: Events and Operations OfficerLocation: PortsmouthJob Type: Part Time (4 days per week), PermanentSalary: £20,512-£22,223 pro rataClosing date: Wednesday 17 August 2022, midnight Hotwalls Studios provides quality, affordable workspace for Portsmouth’s creative community. Opened by Portsmouth City Council in 2016, the development transformed part of the
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We are happy to say that the Hotwalls Studios are re-opening from the 12th April to the public in line with Governments re-opening roadmap, and we are looking forward to inviting our visitors back. Our artists are also busy in their workspaces preparing for the return to our Open Studio days every 3rd Sunday of
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Hotwalls Studios are currently closed to the public in line with nationwide restrictions. The artists are permitted to continue using their workspaces, and look forward to welcoming visitors once it’s safe to do so. For any enquiries about products or deliveries from specific artists, please get in touch at hotwallsstudios@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. We thank everyone for their
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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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