Open Studios Weekend 2018

Open Studios Weekend 2018 opens with

a party on Friday 22nd June 6 - 8pm
continues Saturday 23rd June 12pm onwards
and Sunday 24th June 12 - 6pm 

Back in 1978 in West Hampstead, a group of artists and small businesses gathered to take over and develop a derelict warehouse - and four decades later, we're still here! 

A lot has changed since the late 70s of course - Kingsgate Workshops has evolved into a thriving arts community housing over 75 artists, craftspeople, makers and designers. Alongside a packed programme of contemporary exhibitions in the Project Space, Kingsgate has supported generations of emerging artists with artist residencies.

And now we want to invite you to celebrate it all with a big, 1978-themed party!

As well as the rare chance to see inside the studios behind the mysterious, imposing Victorian facade and buy unique luxury craft and artworks from our studio holders, this year visitors can get involved with a creative programme including:

£10 Taster Workshops

Try out a new creative skill in these sessions led by talented artist educators for less than the price of a fancy takeaway.

No need to worry about committing to a term of classes, visitors can just turn up and have a go. 

• Drawing With Clay - 3pm Saturday
  
  Dry Point Etching - 3pm Sunday
  Throwing Ceramics - 2pm Saturday
  Musical Instrument Making for Families - 1pm Sunday
  Throwing Ceramics for Kids - 11am Saturday

Book your tickets here:

https://bit.ly/2I4FjyI

Paint Jam!

Spend an unforgettable Sunday afternoon expressing yourself on canvas. Paint Jams are an immersive experience, with music, lights and of course painting all combined. We'll be hosting a special 70's edition in our Loading Bay space.

£15 per person for 1 hour of Paint Jam fun

Sunday 1pm-2pm and 2.30pm-3.30pm

Pop Up Cinema - Saturday Night Fever

Join us for a screening of the iconic seventies movie in our Loading Bay Space. Wear your best disco gear for extra points!

£7.50 per person

The Golden Ticket Tour

Led by Kingsgate Workshops' director, innovative contemporary curator Dan Howard Birt, this tour will give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at some of the artists in Kingsgate who are most active in the contemporary art scene.

Book your place now: https://bit.ly/2I4FjyI

Plus:

• The Hidden Gems Tour
  
• History & Heritage Talk with Dick Weindling
• Demonstrations
  
• Darning Surgery with Naori Priestly - Studio 25
  
• Food in the Yard
  
• Kingsgate Community Centre Art Groups Display
  
• Craft Workshops at the Village Haberdashery
  
• Dancing in Studio 78
  
• Live Music in Studio 6&8
  
• Kingsgate Project Space presents Leonie Nagel The sirens of ST L. The meeting-point
  

Book your place and find out more here: https://bit.ly/2I4FjyI