Elementor Support News Page - Hotwalls Studios

First Open Studios of 2023 a huge success

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 to see Harrison Jones drawing and his work on display. Studio 3 welcomed people to add to the community coil pot, and Studio 13 gave people the chance to try water marbling – an endangered art.

Our next Open Studios on February 19 2023 , will welcome another guest artist to the Round Tower and two more studios hosting drop in sessions or demonstrations.

Open Studios are held every third Sunday of the month. Studios are open 11am – 4pm.

Guest artist Harrison Jones in the Round Tower

NicePearCeramics and her first community coil pot

17th January 2023

Textiles Market applications now open

New for 2023, Hotwalls Studios are introducing a series of smaller curated markets in the Round Tower.

These will be tailored to specific areas of Art and will be open to all artists and makers. The First of these markets will be a textiles market, held on 18 March 2023, 10-4.

We invite all textiles artists and makers to submit their applications to trade at our first market of 2023.

The market fee is £50 for the day, and will be held in the Round Tower. The deadline for applications is midnight Sunday 29 January 2023. Please send applications to: sharedmailbox.hotwallsstudios@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Please note that we cannot open any applications sent via ‘pages’, all applications must be submitted in Word or PDF format.

TEXTILES-FAIR-APPLICATION-FORM Download

10th January 2023

Hotwalls hosts its largest Christmas Market

On the weekend of the 3 and 4 of December, Hotwalls Studios hosted its largest market to date. Holding 33 stalls, a live brass band and opening its studios to members of the public.

The event was most successful with traders exclaiming that it was the most successful market they had attended in 2022!

The University of Portsmouth Film for Television students also visited to film the event as part of their ‘This is Portsmouth’ show.

(shown below)

16th December 2022

Anglepoise pop-up raises £5000 for Portsmouth Foodbank

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 in the Round Tower, with the help of BA illustration students who raised an extra £400 by creating and selling their own artworks inspired by Anglepoises ‘abandon darkness’.

Right now, £5000 for the foodbank means:

·They can cover their food shopping bill for 5/6 weeks or
·Feed 699 people for a day or
·Provide 2097 meals

Hotwalls would like to thank Anglepoise for choosing the Round Tower to produce such an incredible event that not only was enjoyable to host and be part of but will have a lasting impact on those needing meals in the tough times.

Together, we will #AbandonDarkness

1st December 2022

‘Sky and Earth’ a roaring success

From the 25th to the 27th of November, The Round Tower saw an astounding collaborative exhibition by two of Hotwalls resident Artists.

Potter, Hollie Thornley and Textile Artist, Alice Hume, collaborated together to produce an exhibition that hosted an exploration of the elements and connection through weaving and clay.

Over the weekend, the exhibition saw a footfall of over 600 people, who commented on the excellent curation, beautiful work and seamlessness of the show.

We hope that this is just the beginning of collaboration between the two incredible artists, and that the Round Tower will be blessed with more incredible shows over the coming months!

For more pictures of the exhibition: sky and earth — Alice Hume (vanderhume.co.uk) or sky and earth – an exhibition – Nice Pear Ceramics

Hollie can be found in Hotwalls Studio 3 and Alice can be found in Hotwalls Studio 9

Photo by Eddie Stenstrom – https://photographereddie.wixsite.com/website-3

Alice and Holly at their PV

Photos and cover photo by Amy Standing for Hotwalls Studios

1st December 2022

Annie is at Make Merry

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 host of beautifully handmade ceramic Christmas angels, and her ever popular houses. Each of Annie’s pieces are entirely unique and crafted here at Hotwalls Studios!

So, pop down to Making Space between November 24-26, come into the warm, enjoy some mulled wine and festive snacks while browsing high quality gifts handmade by local craftspeople.

You can also pick up a bargain at their second-hand craft bookstall and buy gift vouchers for courses and classes at Making Space.

Who are ‘Making Space’?

Making Space are a craft organisation and registered charity based in Leigh Park, Hampshire, with impact across the UK.

They are quite literally ‘making space’ for people and organisations to become involved in craft, through a programme of workshops and experiences that are co-created with community partners and through consultation with local people.

For more information about Making Space, visit their website: https://makingspace.org

Date: 24 Nov – 5-8pm | Fri 25 & Sat 26 Nov – 10.30-4.40pm

Cost: free entry