Jo Kori and Albedo Marz in the studio

Upcoming events at Art-House-Life to inspire and engage local creatives

 A reminder that Art-House-Life have a couple of exciting and inspiring upcoming events taking place at their studios at the Osborne Stable Block, East Cowes, later this week.

This weekend sees the launch of a fun quarterly event: Rec Room, a writers’ salon, as well as one-to-one tuition by qualified and highly experienced artists.

Take a look though what’s on offer and make sure you book your place (even the free events) as numbers are limited.

FIGMENTUM LOGO - showing the letter F with a fig hanging from the letter

Figmentum Writers’ Salon: WRITING AT THE EDGEFriday 13th March
Figmentum is inviting experienced writers to a quarterly gathering at Art-House-Life studio to discuss progressive themes related to writing.

Our opening salon ‘Writing at the Edge’ is from 4pm-6pm on Friday 13th March and includes drinks/snacks (brain food).

Entry is free, but donations are welcome to support future free events.

Numbers are restricted, so please register your interest with Figmentum using this booking form, by emailing Dr Jean Owen at [email protected] cc-ing in [email protected]

Rec Room: OPENING NIGHTSat 14th March
Rec Room is a quarterly event featuring Island artists of all persuasions and warm vibes with a vinyl music set throughout the evening selected and curated by DJ Fly.

Expect a creative space transformed into a nostalgic living room atmosphere with good company, good music, lighting and analogue entertainment.

Our opening night on Saturday 14th March features:

  • acclaimed poet Maggie Sawkins, Art-House-Life’s Poet in Residence
  • the Island’s own Teresa Grimaldi who will surprise and amaze with her analogue animated projections and other wonders
  • singer and actor Krysia Mansfield, who will delight all with her sultry tones
  • groovy vibes
  • comfy sofas
  • BYOB
Poster for Rec Room event detailing times, date, artists involved (as all explained in the article)

Entry is free, but donations on the night are welcome to support future free events.

A new zine by Spike Spondike and other cool merch will also be available for purchase (card or cash) on the night.

For your Rec Room entry ticket follow this link or email [email protected] cc-ing in [email protected]

Open from 6pm – 9pm with performances starting around 7pm.

Private Art Tuition: ONE TO ONE @ ART-HOUSE-LIFE
Art-House-Life provides One-to-One art tuition for contemporary artists and art students (primary/GCSE level to PHD) by our qualified and highly experienced DBS-checked artists.

Each session is a minimum of two hours and can be a one-off or a regular booking. Tuition is both theoretical and practical, is tailored to the individual, and includes use of studio equipment.

Jo Kori and Albedo Marz in the studio

Cost per session: £50 (Cancellation/moved date fee: £5 per session).

To register your interest email [email protected] and we will contact to arrange a studio visit/discussion prior to booking.

Find out more
More information about all upcoming events can be found on the Art-House website, or by following them on Instagram.


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