Here’s everything happening at West Studios during the festive period!
West Studios Shop
Make sure to come down and browse the West Studios shop to find some unique and handmade gifts! From ceramic items to Jewellery to an excellent range of greeting cards, West Studios has a great selection of gifts, all produced by small businesses and independent artists.
We have reduced public opening during December so make sure to come during the below opening times!
Wednesday 9th December, 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10th December, 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 15th December, 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 16th December, 10am - 3pm
CREATING A TOGETHERNESS - AN EXHIBITION BY ARTS AND MINDS
The video in the link below was created as part of ‘Creating a Togetherness’, an exhibition by Arts and Minds that should have taken place at West Studios back in March!
It is a powerful reminder of why art is needed in today’s society, what it can do for vulnerable people’s mental health and why it’s important for us to come together as a community and continue to support each other.
Click here to watch the video.
EXHIBITIONS
Unfortunately most of our exhibitions for 2020 were postponed or cancelled, however you can now reserve a slot to exhibit with us for 2021. Click here to get in touch.
Exhibitions taking place in 2021 are subject to government guidance around Covid-19 at the time.
VENUE HIRE
Whether you are celebrating an occasion, want a large space to hold a dance class or simply need a professional environment to conduct a meeting, the Chesterfield College Group has a range of contemporary spaces to accommodate a variety of needs.
Enquire now and get 20% off the theatre bookings during half terms (excluding Christmas) & summer holiday’s.
Further information about West Studios room hire can be found here.
For information about facility hire across the Chesterfield College Group, click here.
To Download our Room Hire Brochure click here.
Tenant News
Peter Swailes Ceramics
Peter is one of the ceramicists based within West Studios. His latest collection is a variety of pots with animals and mythical creatures on them. You can purchase one of these amazing pieces via Peter’s Etsy page.
Junction Arts
Junction Arts is the driving force behind annual local events such as the Tapton Lock Festival and the Bolsover Lantern Parade. Their events give people the opportunity to come together, to support one another and celebrate their communities. In a year of increased isolation and loneliness, Junction Arts has worked throughout with schools, care homes and community groups to bring the opportunity of conversation and friendship when people have needed it most.
“Now more than ever the arts have a crucial role to play in helping people’s health and wellbeing. Taking part in the arts activities with others is an opportunity to be social, escape reality, be creative, learn new skills, make new friends, feel part of a community.” Jane, Junction Arts Project Coordinator
Starting on #GivingTuesday, from 12noon on 1st December 2020, we are asking you to help Junction Arts raise £4000 through their Big Give Christmas Challenge. For one week only your donations could be doubled increasing your impact on those left most vulnerable this year.
Donations must be made using the website: https://bit.ly/2K11mLI during the week from 12noon Tuesday 1st December until 12noon Tuesday 8th December to have the donation doubled. This money will be invested back into our communities to bring hope and new opportunities into 2021.
Some examples of what your donations could mean:
£10 pays for an at home family arts activity pack
£50 pays for a remembrance session at a care home who have not seen their family
£200 pays for an artist led online workshop and materials to a community group of isolating people
TILLY FUDGE DESIGN
Tilly Fudge Design has been working on some new personalised Christmas Decorations.
Pictured here is the mirrored star Christmas decoration
You can find the range of decorations as well as other personalised gifts on their Etsy shop.