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Wednesday 21 May 2025 - 7pm

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Wednesday 21 May

May Film Screening

Without Boundaries

Sat 21 & Sun 22 June

An Estuary Anthology Event

Butterfly mosaic

Thursday 10 July

Summer Workshop

Coming up at HOFS

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3 April 2025

Essex International Film Festival comes to HOFS

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Helping families across Castle Point get creative

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Kingsway Community Cinema presents The Outrun (Cert 15)
Wednesday 12 February 7pm start (doors open 6.30pm)
Tickets £5 Booking advised

After a decade away in London, 29-year-old Rona (played by Saoirse Ronan) returns home to the Orkney Islands. Sober but lonely, she tries to suppress her memory of the events which set her on this journey of recovery. Slowly the mystical land enters her inner world and – one day at a time – Rona finds hope and strength in herself among the heavy gales and the bracingly cold sea.

"Gritty, intense and often harrowing UK drama concerning a woman's return from rehab to her dysfunctional family deals with addiction and mental health issues in realistic fashion.".

Reserve your tickets by texting 07362 325298 with your name and the number of tickets required. Tickets can then be paid for on the door with no additional fees.

Alternatively, tickets are available to buy via Eventbrite (fees apply)

Running time: 116mins Cert 15
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Watch trailer here

Kingsway Community Cinema presents The Outrun (Cert 15)
Wednesday 12 February 7pm start (doors open 6.30pm)
Tickets £5 Booking advised

After a decade away in London, 29-year-old Rona (played by Saoirse Ronan) returns home to the Orkney Islands. Sober but lonely, she tries to suppress her memory of the events which set her on this journey of recovery. Slowly the mystical land enters her inner world and – one day at a time – Rona finds hope and strength in herself among the heavy gales and the bracingly cold sea.

"Gritty, intense and often harrowing UK drama concerning a woman's return from rehab to her dysfunctional family deals with addiction and mental health issues in realistic fashion.".

Reserve your tickets by texting 07362 325298 with your name and the number of tickets required. Tickets can then be paid for on the door with no additional fees.

Alternatively, tickets are available to buy via Eventbrite (fees apply)

Running time: 116mins Cert 15
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Watch trailer here

Christmas Market & Trail
This Saturday 30 November from 11am to 4pm

Organised by our friends the Hadleigh Community Group with stalls and Santa’s Grotto.

Followed by Hadleigh’s Carols and Christmas Lights Switch On event at St. James the Less Church from 4pm.

Christmas Children’s Competition Trail - a number of Hadleigh town’s businesses will have a ‘Gift from Santa’ in their Christmas themed window displays. Entry forms available from Hadleigh Library - drop your completed form to Santa’s Grotto. Competition winner drawn around 4pm.

Christmas Market & Trail
This Saturday 30 November from 11am to 4pm

Organised by our friends the Hadleigh Community Group with stalls and Santa’s Grotto.

Followed by Hadleigh’s Carols and Christmas Lights Switch On event at St. James the Less Church from 4pm.

Christmas Children’s Competition Trail - a number of Hadleigh town’s businesses will have a ‘Gift from Santa’ in their Christmas themed window displays. Entry forms available from Hadleigh Library - drop your completed form to Santa’s Grotto. Competition winner drawn around 4pm.

So are you interested in local history? In which case we have a treat for you this weekend at Hadleigh Old Fire Station.

Upstairs, in Studio 17, celebrated local history group, The Hadleigh & Thundersley Community Archive, will be displaying rare century old (and even older) Ordnance Survey maps of Hadleigh, Thundersley and Daws Heath.
Most are at the most detailed scale of 25 inches to the mile and show every house, barn or shed. Some of these old maps have been painstakingly reinterpreted in colour using digital technology, bringing the landscape to life in a truly remarkable way.

Most topically, there is a special feature about the Hadleigh Salvation Army Farmland - and local history experts will be on hand to field your best questions.
Entry to the whole site is free - so come and enjoy the art (much of which is for sale) and take a moment to check out the old maps to discover what was there before your road was built.

So pop along this weekend, Sat 5th and Sun 6th Oct, 10am to 4pm, to see this and so much more. Free entry

Picture: HOFS artist David Hurrell with a couple of reinterpreted maps depicting Castle Point
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#Hadleigh #localhistory #Thundersley #maps #oldmaps #hadleighachive

So are you interested in local history? In which case we have a treat for you this weekend at Hadleigh Old Fire Station.

Upstairs, in Studio 17, celebrated local history group, The Hadleigh & Thundersley Community Archive, will be displaying rare century old (and even older) Ordnance Survey maps of Hadleigh, Thundersley and Daws Heath.
Most are at the most detailed scale of 25 inches to the mile and show every house, barn or shed. Some of these old maps have been painstakingly reinterpreted in colour using digital technology, bringing the landscape to life in a truly remarkable way.

Most topically, there is a special feature about the Hadleigh Salvation Army Farmland - and local history experts will be on hand to field your best questions.
Entry to the whole site is free - so come and enjoy the art (much of which is for sale) and take a moment to check out the old maps to discover what was there before your road was built.

So pop along this weekend, Sat 5th and Sun 6th Oct, 10am to 4pm, to see this and so much more. Free entry

Picture: HOFS artist David Hurrell with a couple of reinterpreted maps depicting Castle Point
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#Hadleigh #localhistory #Thundersley #maps #oldmaps #hadleighachive

If you like art that's intriguing and different, then you need to check out Phil Bradshaw at this weekend's Open Studios at @hofshadleigh.

Phil’s artwork is diverse and multi-disciplinary and at any one time he might have several different things on the go. His work is generally conceptually based and usually serial in nature.

The main feature for this open weekend will be on a series of self-programmed digital drawings of large numbers of random straight lines.

Check more of his thoughts at @philbradshaw_ and @_today_again

So pop along, 10am to 4pm, for a wide diverse exhibition, chance to talk and see the creatives studios, workshops, and refreshments.

If you like art that's intriguing and different, then you need to check out Phil Bradshaw at this weekend's Open Studios at @hofshadleigh.

Phil’s artwork is diverse and multi-disciplinary and at any one time he might have several different things on the go. His work is generally conceptually based and usually serial in nature.

The main feature for this open weekend will be on a series of self-programmed digital drawings of large numbers of random straight lines.

Check more of his thoughts at @philbradshaw_ and @_today_again

So pop along, 10am to 4pm, for a wide diverse exhibition, chance to talk and see the creatives studios, workshops, and refreshments.

Next up its time to visit the very mulit-talented HOFS artist Juliet Bryson - @julietbrysonstudio
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Juliet works her magic with yarn and transforms it into unique and distinctive knitwear. Tucked away in her ground floor studio at HoFs, she uses her vintage hand framed knitting machine to produce clothing and accessories that are sustainable and timeless. She loves working with clients to produce a perfect piece for themselves or as gifts.
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Juliet is also part of the amazing @sevenartistsuk collective that regularly shows at the Leigh Art Trail, and will have some of her artists books on display.
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Go say hi to Juliet in her Studio @hofshadleigh and see her treasure trove of knitted loveliness...
Sat 5th October and Sun 6th October, 10 to 4pm
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Plus of course the opportunity to see the CAOS & HOFS Art Exhibition, take part in workshops, listen to talks - there's a lot happening this weekend!

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Photography 📸 @tessahallmann
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#caos #hofs #Castlepoint #Hadleigh #essexartists #essexmakers #knittingaddict #knittedwear #knitwear #knitweardesigner #knitweardesign #sketchbookjournal #sketchbookart #knittedponcho #stitching #sketchbookartist
#knittedfashion #stitchersofinstagram #freemachinestitching
#sketchbookcollective #textileartist #machinestitching
#handstitched #wearableart #textileart #creativityfound

Next up its time to visit the very mulit-talented HOFS artist Juliet Bryson - @julietbrysonstudio
.
Juliet works her magic with yarn and transforms it into unique and distinctive knitwear. Tucked away in her ground floor studio at HoFs, she uses her vintage hand framed knitting machine to produce clothing and accessories that are sustainable and timeless. She loves working with clients to produce a perfect piece for themselves or as gifts.
.
Juliet is also part of the amazing @sevenartistsuk collective that regularly shows at the Leigh Art Trail, and will have some of her artists books on display.
.
Go say hi to Juliet in her Studio @hofshadleigh and see her treasure trove of knitted loveliness...
Sat 5th October and Sun 6th October, 10 to 4pm
.
Plus of course the opportunity to see the CAOS & HOFS Art Exhibition, take part in workshops, listen to talks - there's a lot happening this weekend!

.
Photography 📸 @tessahallmann
..
#caos #hofs #Castlepoint #Hadleigh #essexartists #essexmakers #knittingaddict #knittedwear #knitwear #knitweardesigner #knitweardesign #sketchbookjournal #sketchbookart #knittedponcho #stitching #sketchbookartist
#knittedfashion #stitchersofinstagram #freemachinestitching
#sketchbookcollective #textileartist #machinestitching
#handstitched #wearableart #textileart #creativityfound

Let's meet another one of our lovely artists based at HOFS Ingrid Thorpe - @thorpewilhelmsen
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Ingrid likes to...
"..think of painting as a creative space, where the marks , colours, and freedom to express my inner feelings is the essence of my work."
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HOFS & CAOS Exhibition & Open Studios @hofshadleigh
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October, 10 am to 4pm.

Photography by @tessahallmann

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#caos #castlepoint #paintingprocess #markmaking #hadleighcastleessex #hofs #portraitmood #painteveryday #landscapepainter #künst #kunst #kunstwerk #artforyourhome #artforinteriors #artstudio #openstudios #openstudio #exhibition #artexhibitions #visitessex #essexartists #intuitivepainting #interiorinspo

Let's meet another one of our lovely artists based at HOFS Ingrid Thorpe - @thorpewilhelmsen
.
Ingrid likes to...
"..think of painting as a creative space, where the marks , colours, and freedom to express my inner feelings is the essence of my work."
.
HOFS & CAOS Exhibition & Open Studios @hofshadleigh
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October, 10 am to 4pm.

Photography by @tessahallmann

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#caos #castlepoint #paintingprocess #markmaking #hadleighcastleessex #hofs #portraitmood #painteveryday #landscapepainter #künst #kunst #kunstwerk #artforyourhome #artforinteriors #artstudio #openstudios #openstudio #exhibition #artexhibitions #visitessex #essexartists #intuitivepainting #interiorinspo

Next up in our Hadleigh Old Fire Station creatives line up is Alan Hockett.

Alan explains "For this years open studio I have changed direction with my practice and will be reflecting on my recent road trip across America following in the footsteps of John Steinbeck and Nat King Cole both route 66 travellers."

Intrigued? Come and see Alan this Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October, 10 to 4pm, and all the other creatives, exhibition, talks and workshops going on this weekend, in association with @castlepointartistopenstudios Details on our pages or website.

In the meantime check out Alan at @out_of_a_can

#hofs #artexhibition #Hadleigh #essexartists #openstudios #essexopenstudios

Next up in our Hadleigh Old Fire Station creatives line up is Alan Hockett.

Alan explains "For this years open studio I have changed direction with my practice and will be reflecting on my recent road trip across America following in the footsteps of John Steinbeck and Nat King Cole both route 66 travellers."

Intrigued? Come and see Alan this Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October, 10 to 4pm, and all the other creatives, exhibition, talks and workshops going on this weekend, in association with @castlepointartistopenstudios Details on our pages or website.

In the meantime check out Alan at @out_of_a_can

#hofs #artexhibition #Hadleigh #essexartists #openstudios #essexopenstudios

Our next @hofshadleigh creative is Emma Mower. You will be able to see @emmamowerartist work and studio next weekend at our Open Weekend, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October, 10 to 4pm.

"My fascination with shape, pattern, texture and colour remains a constant in my work. Subjects may range from the man made to the natural world but my focus is always the forms and structures the symmetry and the geometry. I enjoy recycling and reusing found objects and exploring the possibilities of various materials. The work I will be showing for the exhibition uses donated yarn stitched onto an old metal display screen"

Artist photo by @tessahallmann.
Photos of work by Emma

#hofs #castlepointartistopenstudios #hadleighessex #artistopenstudios
#essexartists #castlepoint #visualart #openstudios #whattodoinhadleigh

Our next @hofshadleigh creative is Emma Mower. You will be able to see @emmamowerartist work and studio next weekend at our Open Weekend, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October, 10 to 4pm.

"My fascination with shape, pattern, texture and colour remains a constant in my work. Subjects may range from the man made to the natural world but my focus is always the forms and structures the symmetry and the geometry. I enjoy recycling and reusing found objects and exploring the possibilities of various materials. The work I will be showing for the exhibition uses donated yarn stitched onto an old metal display screen"

Artist photo by @tessahallmann.
Photos of work by Emma

#hofs #castlepointartistopenstudios #hadleighessex #artistopenstudios
#essexartists #castlepoint #visualart #openstudios #whattodoinhadleigh

As we approach our Open Studios, we will be featuring some of the creatives, whose work and studios you will be able to see next weekend.

First up is Amanda Jackson, who you can find out more about at @amandajacksonart, and also see her work at @twotreegallery.

"The continuing focus for my paintings is water and watery places but I am developing a way of working that allows the fluidity of paint to take the lead. Seeing where the liquid pools of paint direct and so the paintings that I create are more about my remembered landscapes and how I feel when in that environment than a direct representation of the place. As always the journey of creation and an element of surprise at the finished painting is what drives me onward."

Portraits by Roger Thorpe and @tessahallmann

#hofs #hadleighessex #openstudios #castlepointartistopenstudios #artistsstudios #artistopenstudios #artforsale #castlepoint #expoloreessex #visualart

As we approach our Open Studios, we will be featuring some of the creatives, whose work and studios you will be able to see next weekend.

First up is Amanda Jackson, who you can find out more about at @amandajacksonart, and also see her work at @twotreegallery.

"The continuing focus for my paintings is water and watery places but I am developing a way of working that allows the fluidity of paint to take the lead. Seeing where the liquid pools of paint direct and so the paintings that I create are more about my remembered landscapes and how I feel when in that environment than a direct representation of the place. As always the journey of creation and an element of surprise at the finished painting is what drives me onward."

Portraits by Roger Thorpe and @tessahallmann

#hofs #hadleighessex #openstudios #castlepointartistopenstudios #artistsstudios #artistopenstudios #artforsale #castlepoint #expoloreessex #visualart

It's wonderful to introduce our first CAOS artist on the trail - Cydney Onley @cydneyspaintings
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Cydney creates "colourful, textured, realism original oil paintings on canvas"
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You'll find her work at gorgeous boutique - Tickled Pink @tickledpinkbou - a treasure trove of stylish fashionable women's clothing and accessories
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CAOS Autumn Art Trail
28th Sept-13th Oct 2024
215 High Road, Hadleigh Essex
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#CAOS2024 #oilpainting #petportraits #dogportrait #paintedwithlove #portraitpainter #paintersoninstagram #commissions #personalsiedgifts #shoplocal #newontherails #shoplocal #essexboutique #fashioninspo #outfitoftheday #essexbusiness #boutiqueaccessories #mylooktoday #getthelook #essexmums #hadleighmums #shopindie #styleinspo #mylookoftheday #lovethislook #shopsmall #localboutique #castlepointartistopenstudios

It's wonderful to introduce our first CAOS artist on the trail - Cydney Onley @cydneyspaintings
.
Cydney creates "colourful, textured, realism original oil paintings on canvas"
.
You'll find her work at gorgeous boutique - Tickled Pink @tickledpinkbou - a treasure trove of stylish fashionable women's clothing and accessories
.
CAOS Autumn Art Trail
28th Sept-13th Oct 2024
215 High Road, Hadleigh Essex
.
#CAOS2024 #oilpainting #petportraits #dogportrait #paintedwithlove #portraitpainter #paintersoninstagram #commissions #personalsiedgifts #shoplocal #newontherails #shoplocal #essexboutique #fashioninspo #outfitoftheday #essexbusiness #boutiqueaccessories #mylooktoday #getthelook #essexmums #hadleighmums #shopindie #styleinspo #mylookoftheday #lovethislook #shopsmall #localboutique #castlepointartistopenstudios

Save the Date! - Open Studios Sat 5th/Sun 6th Oct 2024. Studio tours, Pop-up cafe, workshops, demos, talks, heritage displays and much more.

We are delighted to invite you our Open Studios October 2024 - Hadleigh Old Fire Station will be open on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October from 10am to 4pm, with a great opportunity to see our creatives in their studios and to chat to them about their work. Their work will also feature in an Art Exhibition in the Applicance Hall, also featuring the @castlepointartistopenstudios artists. Plus there will be workshops and demos over the weekend, more details to follow. Also Heritage displays by Hadleigh and Thundersley Archive.

* But its not just about the weekend - we've got the Film Screenings and Talks happening so keep your eyes peeled on our socials for more details.

*And of course @castlepointopenstudios so you can check out Creatives in their own home studios from Saturday 28th September to 13th October. Trail map coming soon.

#openstudios #artistsstudios #hadleighessex #essexcreatives #essexartexhibition #essexopenstudios

Save the Date! - Open Studios Sat 5th/Sun 6th Oct 2024. Studio tours, Pop-up cafe, workshops, demos, talks, heritage displays and much more.

We are delighted to invite you our Open Studios October 2024 - Hadleigh Old Fire Station will be open on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October from 10am to 4pm, with a great opportunity to see our creatives in their studios and to chat to them about their work. Their work will also feature in an Art Exhibition in the Applicance Hall, also featuring the @castlepointartistopenstudios artists. Plus there will be workshops and demos over the weekend, more details to follow. Also Heritage displays by Hadleigh and Thundersley Archive.

* But its not just about the weekend - we've got the Film Screenings and Talks happening so keep your eyes peeled on our socials for more details.

*And of course @castlepointopenstudios so you can check out Creatives in their own home studios from Saturday 28th September to 13th October. Trail map coming soon.

#openstudios #artistsstudios #hadleighessex #essexcreatives #essexartexhibition #essexopenstudios

Thank You to everyone who came along on Saturday to see Ingrid's and Robin's exhibition. It was wonderful to see the wonderful range of paintings, and to sample some Norwegian treats.

Photos by @amandajacksonart

#hofs #artexhibition #artexhibitionessex #paintingexhibition #essexart #hadleighessex

Thank You to everyone who came along on Saturday to see Ingrid's and Robin's exhibition. It was wonderful to see the wonderful range of paintings, and to sample some Norwegian treats.

Photos by @amandajacksonart

#hofs #artexhibition #artexhibitionessex #paintingexhibition #essexart #hadleighessex

SOLD OUT

We’re sad (and also happy!) to say next Wednesday’s film is now *SOLD OUT*

Look out for our next screening Wednesday 8 May.

SOLD OUT

We’re sad (and also happy!) to say next Wednesday’s film is now *SOLD OUT*

Look out for our next screening Wednesday 8 May.

Join Ingrid Thorpe & Robin Goodier for their exhibition of paintings this Saturday 6 April 1.30-5.30pm
FREE ENTRY.

Meet the artists. Refreshments & tasty Norwegian treats available!

One day only, don’t miss it!

Join Ingrid Thorpe & Robin Goodier for their exhibition of paintings this Saturday 6 April 1.30-5.30pm
FREE ENTRY.

Meet the artists. Refreshments & tasty Norwegian treats available!

One day only, don’t miss it!

Estuary Festival: Creative workshop at HOFS
‘Finding the Flow of Things’
14 March 2024, 7-9pm …

‘Finding the Flow of Things’ is a creative workshop by Estuary Festival - moving and playing with ideas to support the development of projects.

Participants will be invited to explore the notion of ‘Vessels’ – the driving concept for Estuary 2025 – through a range of activities, prompts and discussions.

Let your imagination flow, exploring various topics and themes related to the Estuary through a series of exercises. This hands-on workshop is aimed at creatives and/or producers from any background based in Castle Point or interested in producing independent activities in the borough for Estuary 2025’s ‘Estuary Anthology’ programme.  Estuary Festival will be launching an Expression of Interest on the night that invites suggestions on seminar support themes. The event will be of interest to any creative or producer looking to expand ideas and projects, as well as exchange and share thoughts with others.  Hope to see you there!

Eventbrite booking link in bio 
Photo credit: Gero Gnecchi

Estuary Festival: Creative workshop at HOFS
‘Finding the Flow of Things’
14 March 2024, 7-9pm …

‘Finding the Flow of Things’ is a creative workshop by Estuary Festival - moving and playing with ideas to support the development of projects.

Participants will be invited to explore the notion of ‘Vessels’ – the driving concept for Estuary 2025 – through a range of activities, prompts and discussions.

Let your imagination flow, exploring various topics and themes related to the Estuary through a series of exercises. This hands-on workshop is aimed at creatives and/or producers from any background based in Castle Point or interested in producing independent activities in the borough for Estuary 2025’s ‘Estuary Anthology’ programme.  Estuary Festival will be launching an Expression of Interest on the night that invites suggestions on seminar support themes. The event will be of interest to any creative or producer looking to expand ideas and projects, as well as exchange and share thoughts with others.  Hope to see you there!

Eventbrite booking link in bio 
Photo credit: Gero Gnecchi

*SOLD OUT* Sorry but this Wednesday's film The Miracle Club is now SOLD OUT. Look out for our next film Wednesday 10 April.

*SOLD OUT* Sorry but this Wednesday's film The Miracle Club is now SOLD OUT. Look out for our next film Wednesday 10 April.

Launching tomorrow 8 March, 5-9pm - Exhibition by USP L3 Extended Diploma Illustration & Graphic Design students.

Come down & see how these amazing students have interpreted their live brief of a reimagined future Hadleigh.

Exhibition continues Sat & Sun 2-5pm

Launching tomorrow 8 March, 5-9pm - Exhibition by USP L3 Extended Diploma Illustration & Graphic Design students.

Come down & see how these amazing students have interpreted their live brief of a reimagined future Hadleigh.

Exhibition continues Sat & Sun 2-5pm

This week at HOFS ...

Student Exhibition - work by USP College Level 3 Extended Diploma Illustration & Graphic Design students.

Launches Friday 8 March 5-9pm.
Exhibition continues Sat 9 & Sun 10 March 2-5pm.

Don't miss it!

This week at HOFS ...

Student Exhibition - work by USP College Level 3 Extended Diploma Illustration & Graphic Design students.

Launches Friday 8 March 5-9pm.
Exhibition continues Sat 9 & Sun 10 March 2-5pm.

Don't miss it!

HOFS was delighted to host an exhibition of photographs of over 40 local creatives last night.

Lead by @pickleandsquish who organised a brilliant showcase of the students live brief.

All the photos were taken by the level 3 year 2 photography students from @usp_college.

Stayed tuned for details of the next student exhibition next weekend.

HOFS was delighted to host an exhibition of photographs of over 40 local creatives last night.

Lead by @pickleandsquish who organised a brilliant showcase of the students live brief.

All the photos were taken by the level 3 year 2 photography students from @usp_college.

Stayed tuned for details of the next student exhibition next weekend.

"Steve Whittle _ A Retrospective" @beecroftartgallery

A group of HOFS creatives were delighted to visit this amazing exhibition and have a guided tour by the artist. Steve fell in love with art as a 14 year old, and this exhibition showcases his 50 years in tbe art world. The variety of work, inspiration and techniques is truly inspirational.

Also the ups and downs of being an artist, and the challenge of choosing which work to display.

The exhibition is on until 30th March, open Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 5pm.

Thank you Steve.

#stevewhittle #beecroftartgallery #artexhibition #essexartist #essexartexhibition #collageartist #southendart #southendartist

"Steve Whittle _ A Retrospective" @beecroftartgallery

A group of HOFS creatives were delighted to visit this amazing exhibition and have a guided tour by the artist. Steve fell in love with art as a 14 year old, and this exhibition showcases his 50 years in tbe art world. The variety of work, inspiration and techniques is truly inspirational.

Also the ups and downs of being an artist, and the challenge of choosing which work to display.

The exhibition is on until 30th March, open Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 5pm.

Thank you Steve.

#stevewhittle #beecroftartgallery #artexhibition #essexartist #essexartexhibition #collageartist #southendart #southendartist

Reposting details of our partnership event with @estuaryfestival, it’s FREE and a few tickets left…

Estuary Anthology - Castle Point briefing event…

Join us for an exciting in-person gathering for Castle Point creatives at Hadleigh Old Fire Station in Benfleet, South Essex on Thursday 25 Jan 7-9pm! 🎉

Get ready to dive into future plans.🌊This briefing event is your chance to learn about the forthcoming activities and find out more about being part of the ‘Estuary Anthology’ programme. There will also be a chance to meet the Estuary Festival team and network with other local creatives.

The event is aimed at artists and creatives based in Castle Point and/or interested in producing and presenting work in the borough.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow creatives and be a part of the growing, vibrant arts scene in Castle Point.

We hope you can join us! Book your free tickets via the link in bio.

Please share with any other creatives based in Castle Point.

Thanks to Castle Point Borough Council, @creativeestuary and @aceagrams

Reposting details of our partnership event with @estuaryfestival, it’s FREE and a few tickets left…

Estuary Anthology - Castle Point briefing event…

Join us for an exciting in-person gathering for Castle Point creatives at Hadleigh Old Fire Station in Benfleet, South Essex on Thursday 25 Jan 7-9pm! 🎉

Get ready to dive into future plans.🌊This briefing event is your chance to learn about the forthcoming activities and find out more about being part of the ‘Estuary Anthology’ programme. There will also be a chance to meet the Estuary Festival team and network with other local creatives.

The event is aimed at artists and creatives based in Castle Point and/or interested in producing and presenting work in the borough.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow creatives and be a part of the growing, vibrant arts scene in Castle Point.

We hope you can join us! Book your free tickets via the link in bio.

Please share with any other creatives based in Castle Point.

Thanks to Castle Point Borough Council, @creativeestuary and @aceagrams

Sharing this final open call for the fifth cohort of @theotherma artists which closes NEXT FRIDAY 12 JANUARY at 6pm. Read more below.
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The Other MA (TOMA) is an 18-month artist-run learning programme based in Southend-on-Sea supporting artists who have faced barriers accessing art education and the ‘art world’. TOMA was set up in 2016 to offer affordable, accessible and responsive art education to artists and we are the only postgraduate level art programme in Essex after all others were stopped by their host universities. We are unaccredited in the traditional sense, but provide a programme of learning that benefits artists in the same way. We are looking for a new cohort of 15 artists to join TOMA for 2024.

TOMA was born out of and has been shaped by austerity and the decades long businessification and dismantling of creative education. This, alongside the rise of tuition fees, means it is difficult for artists to flourish unless they become part of the financialised art world. We believe in collaboration over competition and the power of people coming together to create change. These are the politics that bought TOMA into existence.

Sharing this final open call for the fifth cohort of @theotherma artists which closes NEXT FRIDAY 12 JANUARY at 6pm. Read more below.
…

The Other MA (TOMA) is an 18-month artist-run learning programme based in Southend-on-Sea supporting artists who have faced barriers accessing art education and the ‘art world’. TOMA was set up in 2016 to offer affordable, accessible and responsive art education to artists and we are the only postgraduate level art programme in Essex after all others were stopped by their host universities. We are unaccredited in the traditional sense, but provide a programme of learning that benefits artists in the same way. We are looking for a new cohort of 15 artists to join TOMA for 2024.

TOMA was born out of and has been shaped by austerity and the decades long businessification and dismantling of creative education. This, alongside the rise of tuition fees, means it is difficult for artists to flourish unless they become part of the financialised art world. We believe in collaboration over competition and the power of people coming together to create change. These are the politics that bought TOMA into existence.

We would like to wish all our supporters, visitors, hirers and creatives a Wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thanks to the Hadleigh Community Group and First4Feet for the Christmas Tree

We would like to wish all our supporters, visitors, hirers and creatives a Wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thanks to the Hadleigh Community Group and First4Feet for the Christmas Tree

Metal Southend together with Estuary Festival, are keen to make contact with artists, creatives and makers living and/or working in the borough of Castle Point. They are working with the local authority, Castle Point Borough Council to build a picture of practitioners in the area, and want to help people connect with opportunities and each other.

If you would like to be added to the database, see their page @metalsouthend There’s no deadline, though they will be looking at submissions as they come in, so do get them in soon. 📋

Image credit: Canvey Wick Artists Walk produced by Estuary Festival in partnership with Metal and funded by the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund. Photo: Thea Behrman

ID: Five people in the distance standing around a path surrounded by reeds. There are trees in full leaf in the background and the sky is bright blue.

This project is commissioned by Castle Point Borough Council and part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Estuary Festival is part of Creative Estuary's 'Made in the Estuary' programme. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England Arts Council England.

#UKSPF

Metal Southend together with Estuary Festival, are keen to make contact with artists, creatives and makers living and/or working in the borough of Castle Point. They are working with the local authority, Castle Point Borough Council to build a picture of practitioners in the area, and want to help people connect with opportunities and each other.

If you would like to be added to the database, see their page @metalsouthend There’s no deadline, though they will be looking at submissions as they come in, so do get them in soon. 📋

Image credit: Canvey Wick Artists Walk produced by Estuary Festival in partnership with Metal and funded by the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund. Photo: Thea Behrman

ID: Five people in the distance standing around a path surrounded by reeds. There are trees in full leaf in the background and the sky is bright blue.

This project is commissioned by Castle Point Borough Council and part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Estuary Festival is part of Creative Estuary's 'Made in the Estuary' programme. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England Arts Council England.

#UKSPF

How fabulous does the Christmas tree outside the Old Fire Station look?
Thanks to the Hadleigh Community Group, and to First4Feet for sponsorship.

How fabulous does the Christmas tree outside the Old Fire Station look?
Thanks to the Hadleigh Community Group, and to First4Feet for sponsorship.

Well that came down quicker than it took to put up.

A BIG thank you to everyone who came along and supported our Art Exhibition for the last 2 weekends - the team and artists from @hofshadleigh, the @castlepointartistopenstudios for expanding it to the wider community, @openartsessex for such a colourful and thoughtful wall of creativity, and the @theartministry1992 for joining us.

Also to @plantfaced.coffeeshop for keeping us going with delicious refreshments (we'll be running down to them for our fix of brownies)

But it's not over yet - go visit @theartministry1992 this week.
Also 4 of the @castlepointartistopenstudios
artists are open selected days this week and on Sunday 3rd December - check out their socials @julestwoharts @tin_roof_studio_essex @petermyers690 and on Facebook Estelle Westlake or message for more details

#itsawrap
#openstudios
#artexhibition
#hadleighessex #castlepoint #benfleet #homestudio #localarts #creativeessex #artistsopenhouses

Well that came down quicker than it took to put up.

A BIG thank you to everyone who came along and supported our Art Exhibition for the last 2 weekends - the team and artists from @hofshadleigh, the @castlepointartistopenstudios for expanding it to the wider community, @openartsessex for such a colourful and thoughtful wall of creativity, and the @theartministry1992 for joining us.

Also to @plantfaced.coffeeshop for keeping us going with delicious refreshments (we'll be running down to them for our fix of brownies)

But it's not over yet - go visit @theartministry1992 this week.
Also 4 of the @castlepointartistopenstudios
artists are open selected days this week and on Sunday 3rd December - check out their socials @julestwoharts @tin_roof_studio_essex @petermyers690 and on Facebook Estelle Westlake or message for more details

#itsawrap
#openstudios
#artexhibition
#hadleighessex #castlepoint #benfleet #homestudio #localarts #creativeessex #artistsopenhouses

The Great Hang: part 2 - How many artists does it take to curate an exhibition....
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Mmmmmmm.......quite a few! Thanks to the hard work from @hofshadleigh Team.
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And now we're done! Ready to see all you lovely lot tomorrow!!!
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The Great Hadleigh Art Exhibition & Open Studio Event (in our humble opinion 😉) opens this weekend 🥳

➡️Saturday 18th Nov 10-4pm
➡️Sunday 19th Nov 10-4pm
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Woop woop!
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#Hadleigh #Castlepoint #Essex #exhibition #CAOS #artandcraft #paintings #essexartists #essexart #pottery #potterylove #sculptureart #photography #photographicart #essexmakers #artgallery #artinspiredbynature #interiorinspo #interiordesign #artforyourhome #arteveryday #textileartist #jewellerydesign #openstudios

The Great Hang: part 2 - How many artists does it take to curate an exhibition....
.
Mmmmmmm.......quite a few! Thanks to the hard work from @hofshadleigh Team.
.
And now we're done! Ready to see all you lovely lot tomorrow!!!
.
The Great Hadleigh Art Exhibition & Open Studio Event (in our humble opinion 😉) opens this weekend 🥳

➡️Saturday 18th Nov 10-4pm
➡️Sunday 19th Nov 10-4pm
.
Woop woop!
.
#Hadleigh #Castlepoint #Essex #exhibition #CAOS #artandcraft #paintings #essexartists #essexart #pottery #potterylove #sculptureart #photography #photographicart #essexmakers #artgallery #artinspiredbynature #interiorinspo #interiordesign #artforyourhome #arteveryday #textileartist #jewellerydesign #openstudios

Busy, busy, busy, making decisions on how to hang the HoFs and CAOS artwork to look it's best this weekend.

Busy, busy, busy, making decisions on how to hang the HoFs and CAOS artwork to look it's best this weekend.

Meet CAOS recycle mixed media artist Peter Meyers @petermyers690.
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He is opening up his amazing workshop & studio workspace in Benfleet for two days only!
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Treat yourself to seeing the most intricate and delightful sculptures that Peter creates by upcycling all sorts of materials.
.
He is looking forward to
"Sharing with you, my love and passion for art and sculpture. Created over many years using mostly recycled materials.
.
Visit Peter's open studio on Sundays 19th November & 3rd December 10-4pm. Message for directions & address.
.
A sculpture of Peter's will also be in The Art Exhibition Hadleigh Old Fire Station launching 18th&19th November 10-4pm.
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Photography by @tessahallmann
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#metalart #reclaimedmetal #scrapmetalart #scrapartist #recycledart #metalsculpture #essexartist #interiordecor #interiorstyling #recycle #originalartwork #artforsale #beautifulbizzare #sculptureart #glassart #glasslife
#mosaicglass #interiordecor #essex #glassartwork #glassartist #upcycle #homedesign #interiordesigner #decoration #caos #hofs

Meet CAOS recycle mixed media artist Peter Meyers @petermyers690.
.
He is opening up his amazing workshop & studio workspace in Benfleet for two days only!
.
Treat yourself to seeing the most intricate and delightful sculptures that Peter creates by upcycling all sorts of materials.
.
He is looking forward to
"Sharing with you, my love and passion for art and sculpture. Created over many years using mostly recycled materials.
.
Visit Peter's open studio on Sundays 19th November & 3rd December 10-4pm. Message for directions & address.
.
A sculpture of Peter's will also be in The Art Exhibition Hadleigh Old Fire Station launching 18th&19th November 10-4pm.
.
Photography by @tessahallmann
.
#metalart #reclaimedmetal #scrapmetalart #scrapartist #recycledart #metalsculpture #essexartist #interiordecor #interiorstyling #recycle #originalartwork #artforsale #beautifulbizzare #sculptureart #glassart #glasslife
#mosaicglass #interiordecor #essex #glassartwork #glassartist #upcycle #homedesign #interiordesigner #decoration #caos #hofs

We're delighted that Hadleigh Old Fire Station will be open for Open Studios on Saturday 18 + Sunday 19 November, 10 to 4.
A great opportunity to see and buy from our creative studio holders.
We are excited that also on show will be a selection of pieces from the artists of @castlepointartistopenstudios which launches that weekend.

The exhibition continues Saturday 25th 1-4pm and Sunday 26th 11am to 3pm, but with limited studios open.
Keep an eye on our both our Socials for further details and details of who will be exhibiting.

#hadleighessex #hadleigholdfirestation #hofs #caos #castlepointartistopenstudios #essexartists #openstudios #artmaking #contemporaryartist #visualart #visitessex #castlepoint

We're delighted that Hadleigh Old Fire Station will be open for Open Studios on Saturday 18 + Sunday 19 November, 10 to 4.
A great opportunity to see and buy from our creative studio holders.
We are excited that also on show will be a selection of pieces from the artists of @castlepointartistopenstudios which launches that weekend.

The exhibition continues Saturday 25th 1-4pm and Sunday 26th 11am to 3pm, but with limited studios open.
Keep an eye on our both our Socials for further details and details of who will be exhibiting.

#hadleighessex #hadleigholdfirestation #hofs #caos #castlepointartistopenstudios #essexartists #openstudios #artmaking #contemporaryartist #visualart #visitessex #castlepoint

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