Art-House-Life announce a number of exciting and inspiring upcoming events taking place at their studios at the Osborne Stable Block, East Cowes, over the coming weeks.
As well as poetry workshops with Poet-in-residence, Maggie Sawkins, there’ll be the launch of a fun quarterly event: Rec Room, a writers’ salon, as well as one-to-one tuition by qualified and highly experienced artists.
Take a look though what’s on offer and make sure you book your place (even the free events) as numbers are limited.
Scissor Talk: POETRY WORKSHOP: Sat 28th Feb and Sat 7th March
Poet-in-residence Maggie Sawkins has designed a new poetry workshop as part of her collaboration with Joanna Kori on their art installation ‘Scissor Talk’ (opens in May).
Exploring the relationship between objects and voice, this workshop is suitable for both beginner and more experienced writers. There’ll be playful warm-ups designed to fire the imagination, followed by short readings, discussion, extended writing and feedback.
Maggie’s workshop will take place twice – once at the Art-House-Life studio, Osborne Stable Block, East Cowes on Saturday 28th February 2pm-4pm.
It is then repeated at the Maslen Design Studio, Embankment Road, Bembridge on Saturday 7th March 4pm-6pm.
This workshop is open to all, including new/beginning writers. The fee is £10 per person with all monies going to our poet-in-residence.
Numbers are limited to ten per workshop, so reserve your place using this booking form or email [email protected] cc-ing in [email protected]
Figmentum Writers’ Salon: WRITING AT THE EDGE: Friday 13th March
Figmentum is inviting experienced writers to a quarterly gathering at Art-House-Life studio to discuss progressive themes related to writing.
Our opening salon ‘Writing at the Edge’ is from 4pm-6pm on Friday 13th March and includes drinks/snacks (brain food).
Entry is free, but donations are welcome to support future free events.
Numbers are restricted, so please register your interest with Figmentum using this booking form, by emailing Dr Jean Owen at [email protected] cc-ing in [email protected]
Rec Room: OPENING NIGHT: Sat 14th March
Rec Room is a quarterly event featuring Island artists of all persuasions and warm vibes with a vinyl music set throughout the evening selected and curated by DJ Fly.
Expect a creative space transformed into a nostalgic living room atmosphere with good company, good music, lighting and analogue entertainment.
Our opening night on Saturday 14th March features:
- acclaimed poet Maggie Sawkins, Art-House-Life’s Poet in Residence
- the Island’s own Teresa Grimaldi who will surprise and amaze with her analogue animated projections and other wonders
- singer and actor Krysia Mansfield, who will delight all with her sultry tones
- groovy vibes
- comfy sofas
- BYOB
Entry is free, but donations on the night are welcome to support future free events. A new zine by Spike Spondike and other cool merch will also be available for purchase (card or cash) on the night.
For your Rec Room entry ticket follow this link or email [email protected] cc-ing in [email protected]
Open from 6pm – 9pm with performances starting around 7pm.
Private Art Tuition: ONE TO ONE @ ART-HOUSE-LIFE
Art-House-Life provides One-to-One art tuition for contemporary artists and art students (primary/GCSE level to PHD) by our qualified and highly experienced DBS-checked artists.
Each session is a minimum of two hours and can be a one-off or a regular booking. Tuition is both theoretical and practical, is tailored to the individual, and includes use of studio equipment.
Cost per session: £50 (Cancellation/moved date fee: £5 per session).
To register your interest email [email protected] and we will contact to arrange a studio visit/discussion prior to booking.
Find out more
More information about all upcoming events can be found on the Art-House website, or by following them on Instagram.
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