Friday 13th September 2024, 9.25am – 6.45pmAs part of the Heritage Open Days, we're organising an away day to visit some of Gosport's most inspiring creative and cultural spaces.
Meeting Point: Ryde Pier Head, 9:25amReturn: Back on the Isle of Wight by 6:45pm
Join us for a creative and cultural exploration in Gosport!As part of the Heritage Open Days, we're organising an away day to visit some of Gosport's most inspiring creative and cultural spaces. This is a fantastic opportunity to network, explore new ideas, and be inspired by the rich artistic community across the Solent.
Including:
- Imagination Refinery: Discover a dynamic space where craftspeople, designers, and engineers innovate and collaborate (an initiative lead by The Makers Guild based in Portsmouth Guildhall, who we visited in 2022.)
- Gosport Museum & Art Gallery: Immerse yourself in local history and art.
- Slaughterhouse: Visit the Sustainable Conservation Trust’s exhibition Spatial Fragments, featuring artist installations in a historic space.
- Powder Monkey Brewery: End the day with a beverage and a chance to relax with fellow creatives.
At the Slaughterhouse, we’ll explore the Alleyways of Gosport exhibition, showcasing works from a year-long residency by two artists and an architect. Enjoy live screen-printing demos and Danish paper cord weaving workshops by local artists.
Come along and connect with fellow members of the IW Creative Network and gain fresh perspectives and ideas to fuel your own creative practice!
Travel Details:
- Free Wightlink Fastcat Ferry Tickets: We’re offering complimentary Fastcat tickets from Ryde to Portsmouth for up to x15 members of the IW Creative Network.
- Gosport Ferry: Attendees are responsible for purchasing their Gosport ferry ticket (approx. £5).
- Departure: 9:45am Fastcat ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth
- Return: 6:15pm Fastcat ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head
- Parking: Available at various spaces in Ryde or purchase a day parking ticket at Ryde Pier Head.
Full itinerary coming soon! Book your place NOW via the Eventbrite link to avoid disappointment!
For more information, please visit:Imagination Refinery's WebsiteSustainable Conservation Trust’s WebsiteGosport Museum & Art Gallery’s Website.
