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HIRAETH CREATIVE
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KENT TALENTS
FOR AN ARTISTIC AUDIENCE
Made in Ashford : Craftship
A brand-new creative hub in Ashford for everyone to enjoy . This space embraces creativity in different forms through a dynamic series of workshops , galleries / popup spaces and community groups . The new space aims to further support creativity in the community , as is already done in the Made in Ashford collaborative shop . Craftship will offer more creative workshops and space for community groups , there will also be a pop-up gallery / shop space , plus an area to sell kits and craft components too . Made in Ashford has been a base in Kent for creative businesses to sell their creations in a bricks and mortar shop or online since 2015 . All run by locals that work at the Craftship Enterprise CIC . Here you can find handmade and locally designed goodies in a fun , welcoming and inclusive space .
Hiraeth Creative , Folkestone
Based on The Old High Street in the heart of Folkestone ' s vibrant Creative Quarter , Hiraeth showcase handcrafted work of both their own and around 30 other Kent-based artists and makers in their welcoming and friendly gallery . As well as this , Hiraeth also runs lots of different workshops that include an introduction to silversmithing , bangle making and ring making .
South East Open Studios
South East Open Studios is one of the most established annual arts events in the UK . A 17-day event showcasing creative talent and strengthening visual arts across the whole region , the event takes place across Kent , East Sussex and the Surrey Borders from Edenbridge to Ramsgate , Rochester to Hastings and everywhere in between . It is the perfect opportunity to meet the creators behind distinctive and inspiring artworks . SEOS have nearly 300 participating artists and makers practising a range of disciplines from painting to pottery and printmaking , jewellery making and textile art , sculpture and woodwork , glass making , illustration , digital art and mixed media . Visitors can tour and explore studio spaces from custom sheds to remote workshops , beachside galleries to beautiful purpose-built studios . Seeing the creativity artists put into their space and process can be as fascinating as the art itself , and many artists will be demonstrating . Many of the areas will offer trail maps during the event , which is a great way of exploring and supporting your local art community , taking you from studio to studio and area to area . You can find out more by visiting : www . seosart . org .
Kent Talents , Broadstairs
Art classes for adults and children with award-winning artist Lana Arkhi , a Member of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters . From art sessions for adults of all abilities and children ' s art classes to a variety of different artbased workshops that explore a whole host of different techniques and skills , whatever form of art you might be looking to discover , practice and improve upon , you will find it here .
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