Calendar / Archive 7
Making of Basingstoke
Summer 2007
Young people in Basingstoke are being given a unique opportunity to help make their town a place to be proud of. Through this innovative project young residents are looking at creative ways to celebrate and enhance areas of the town centre.This project is supported by the Local Network Fund and Basingstoke & Dean Borough Council.
Street Art, Buckskin
Branding Project with DesignSpy
Summer 2007
Working with professional design company DesignSpy, young people in Buckskin (Basingstoke) can learn about brands and design, and create an official brand for The Making's Street Art project. This project is open to young people aged 14-19 living in the Buckskin ward of Basingstoke. For more information visit our online Street Art blog, or call Zara on 01256 845 786.Theatre of Making- Inspired by Nature
West Dean Gardens, near Chichester, West Sussex
Saturday 30 June & Sunday 1 July 2007
Thank you to all the artists and volunteers, and staff at West Dean for their excellent work and support for our Theatre of Making - Inspired by Nature event. The workshops and seminar were a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Some images of the days activities can be viewed here.Architecture Week
John Hunt of Everest Community College
Saturday 23 June 2007, 10:00-16:00
Take part in a 3D design workshop being run by artists Adam Paddon and Thomas Joynes, who have been commissioned to create a public sculpture for the new Everest Community College building in Basingstoke. Suitable for ages 5yrs+. All children aged 5-12 yrs and individuals with special needs should be accompanied by an adult or carer. For information on how to join the workshop call 01256 845 674.Arts Consortium 07
Wednesday 6 June 2007
The often tricky transition for school pupils to the FE/college environment is the focus of this term's meeting. Tutors from Basingstoke College of Technology and Queen Mary's College will offer advice and show example portfolios to help clarify expectations about quality and quantity of work required from new students.This session will also have a focus on textiles with input from teachers who are using the work of artist Alice Kettle as inspiration for Yr 10 projects.
Open to all Art and Design and Design/Technology teachers in Basingstoke. If you are interested in attending this event please contact Simon Taylor on 01256 845 674 or email
Popley Festival 2007
Sunday 20 May, 11:00-16:00
Come and join in our exciting Street Art activities for young people at this year's Festival, the largest community event in Basingstoke.Brighton based stencil artist Hutch will be designing and producing his original brand of T-shirts.
Don't miss out on the action!
A Rough Guide to Surviving in the Crafts
Wednesday 25th April 2007
A seminar for new and emerging makers at University College for the Creative Arts Farnham.How to present your work and knowing whom to contact can be as crucial to a successful career as your ability as an artist. This seminar will demonstrate how to make positive changes to the way you work and help you to survive in a competitive world.
Speakers include: Lorna Dallas Conte, Gareth Mason, Simon Taylor, Madeleine Furness.
Jointly organised by The Making and UCCA Farnham.
Jointly organised by The Making and UCCA Farnham.
Crafts Network South East
Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
23 April 2007
The next meeting for members of the Crafts Network South East takes place at Pallant House on the afternoon of Monday 23 April 2007. Subjects include the crafts strategy for the south east and exhibitions.
Please note this is not a public event. For more information on the Craft Network South East contact Elaine Dutton on 01256 845 679.
