Watch This Space
We run creative events and workshops for all ages, abilities and organisations. Come and tease out y
We run artisan markets, events & workshops for all ages, abilities & organisations, working with super-talented experienced artists & designer-makers.
Come and say hello
Lots of fantastic artisan makers and a pop up from Exedra Nursery ..
11-4pm Sunday 19th May
SPRING CRAFT MARKET AT DUNKERTONS
Sunday 19 May, organised by Watch This Space.
So lovely, we did it twice! The second Spring Craft Market where talented artisan makers will once again be setting up at Dunkertons! Shop from a thoughtfully curated selection of beautifully handmade, hand-crafted work from artisan makers, including cards, prints and illustrations, ceramics, jewellery, printed textiles, beauty products, chocolates and much more. Plus, a fantastic array of plants from Exedra Nursery for all your garden planning this Spring...
Dogs and children welcome – free entry to all.
https://localnoticeboard.co.uk/events/watch-this-space-artisan-makers-market
What a FABULOUS day of creativity and sunshine!! A double whammy. Thanks to everyone involved and the AMAZING team at Rococo Garden. And our wonderful judges, Roger Dellar, Jaynie Tricker and Chris Woodcock from Spencer House Gallery.
Winners included in post exhibitions at Spencer House Gallery 21 June - 24 August and Tetbury Goods Shed Wednesday 24 July through to and including Sunday 11 August. With thanks to all our sponsors, listed on the main post ... and to all the fabulous artists who attended on the day.
SPRING CRAFT MARKET AT DUNKERTONS
Sunday 19 May, organised by Watch This Space.
So lovely, we did it twice! The second Spring Craft Market where talented artisan makers will once again be setting up at Dunkertons! Shop from a thoughtfully curated selection of beautifully handmade, hand-crafted work from artisan makers, including cards, prints and illustrations, ceramics, jewellery, printed textiles, beauty products, chocolates and much more. Plus, a fantastic array of plants from Exedra Nursery for all your garden planning this Spring...
Dogs and children welcome – free entry to all.
https://localnoticeboard.co.uk/events/watch-this-space-artisan-makers-market
There are a few spaces on this amazing workshop .. come and spend a couple of hours being creative :-)
En Plein Air Art Competition at Painswick Rococo Garden https://wtscollective.co.uk/plein-air-competitions
In partnership with Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice our NEW creative workshop series in now LIVE
COME AND JOIN US.... as we kick start a new programme of creative workshops on the beautiful grounds at Leckhampton Court, with a different session each month. Be guided through the process with experienced and talented makers, learn a new skill and create something unique and gorgeous to take away. No experience necessary.
Plus we also have two new outdoor workshops to feed your creativity.
Recharge, relax and enjoy!
For more information please visit wtscollective.co.uk/shop
14 June, 10am - 3pm: Ceramic Animal Workshop
�Come and enjoy a day of sculpting a ceramic hare in clay with award-winning ceramicist and arts educator, Ros Ingram. She will guide you through hand- building techniques using terracotta clay and how to decorate with coloured slips and underglazes, to create your very own beautiful sculpture. £90pp including firing
19 July, 10am - 4pm: Willow Basket Making Workshop�Spend the day learning to weave a beautiful, functional basket with the hugely experienced and professional weaver Susie Early. £70pp
13 September, 10am - 12.30pm:�Hand-Built Ceramics: Bowl of Light Workshop�Make a gorgeous ceramic vessel with professional artist and creative, Jayne Tricker. She will guide you through the process using a range of hand-building tools and techniques. (All work to be fired off-site.) Price includes all materials and post workshop kiln and barrel firing, to get the unique markings created. £70pp
11 October, 10am - 12.30pm: Silver Ring Workshop�Handcraft an original ring in wax, with the amazingly talented, professional jeweller, Laure Filho. . Be guided through the process of choosing a design, learning to use the tools to shape and carve out your piece of wax, creating an original hand crafted piece of jewellery, made by YOU. £95pp, including wax, casting and silver
15 November, 10am - 12.30pm: Mono Printing Workshop�Come and have a go at mono printing to create your own one-off prints using a small portable press. Taking inspiration from the garden and grounds at Sue Ryder be guided through the process, add different layers and fill the page with your ideas. Bespoke one off pieces for you to take home, with experienced printmaker and mixed media artist, Jane Sasanow. £45pp
Plus OUTDOOR WORKSHOPS
17 July, 10am - 3pm: Beginners Watercolour Landscape�Unleash your inner artist amidst the tranquility of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in Cheltenham. Join Gemma for a beginners watercolour workshop in the hospice's stunning summer gardens. Learn to translate the vibrant blooms and picturesque landscapes creating a lasting memory of this beautiful setting. £50pp
18 September, 10 - 12.30 or 1.30 - 4pm: Woodcarving Workshops Come and work with Natasha Houseago, removing the bark and learning how to edge out a basic design in green ash and be guided under her the expert eye and talent. £40pp per session
Ros Ingram Jayne Tricker Gemma Hastilow - Illustrator Extraordinaire and Art Tutor
Niki Whitfield
The NEW Cotswold Collection of maker workshops in partnership with the lovely Hatchards Bookshop on the Promenade are now live!
COME AND HAVE A GO! No experience necessary. Come for yourself, or to make as a gift. Bring your friends for a fun evening of making. Be guided through the process with experienced and talented makers, learn a new skill and create something unique and gorgeous to take away in this series of amazing creative workshops. Recharge, relax and enjoy!
For more information and how to book please visit : wtscollective.co.uk
Wednesday evenings, 6.30 – 9pm. All tools and materials provided, and refreshments !
Here’s what’s coming up:
10 April: Ceramic Animal Workshop with RRos Ingram£65pp including firing
8 May: Artists‘ Book Workshop with JJane Sasanow£45pp
5 June: Silver Ring Workshop with Laure Filho Jewellery £95pp, including wax, casting and silver
10 July: A Contemporary Paper Crafting Workshop with HHelen Nightingale Creates£40pp
7 August: Hand craft your own feather Brooch Workshop with LLouise Pocock-Cluley£45pp
11 September: Bookmark Lino Printing Workshop with GGemma Hastilow - Illustrator Extraordinaire and Art Tutor£45pp
9 October: Willow Bird Feeders Workshop
An enjoyable evening spent learning to weave a beautiful, willow bird feeder to hang from a tree, fill with garlic or onions and hang in your kitchen with the exceptionally talented and experienced weaver, Susie Early £45pp
# craftwithfriends
The NEW Cotswold Collection of maker workshops in partnership with the lovely Hatchards Bookshop on the Promenade are now live!
COME AND HAVE A GO! No experience necessary. Come for yourself, or to make as a gift. Bring your friends for a fun evening of making. Be guided through the process with experienced and talented makers, learn a new skill and create something unique and gorgeous to take away in this series of amazing creative workshops. Recharge, relax and enjoy!
For more information and how to book please visit : wtscollective.co.uk
Wednesday evenings, 6.30 – 9pm. All tools and materials provided, and refreshments !
Here’s what’s coming up:
10 April: Ceramic Animal Workshop with RRos Ingram£65pp including firing
8 May: Artists‘ Book Workshop with JJane Sasanow£45pp
5 June: Silver Ring Workshop with Laure Filho Jewellery £95pp, including wax, casting and silver
10 July: A Contemporary Paper Crafting Workshop with HHelen Nightingale Creates£40pp
7 August: Hand craft your own feather Brooch Workshop with LLouise Pocock-Cluley£45pp
11 September: Bookmark Lino Printing Workshop with GGemma Hastilow - Illustrator Extraordinaire and Art Tutor£45pp
9 October: Willow Bird Feeders Workshop
An enjoyable evening spent learning to weave a beautiful, willow bird feeder to hang from a tree, fill with garlic or onions and hang in your kitchen with the exceptionally talented and experienced weaver, Susie Early £45pp
# craftwithfriends