The Colour Factory is celebrating it's 30th birthday this year! To celebrate, we wanted to do something special for the folks who support us; we're doing a prize draw! Be in with a chance to win £150 to spend on TCF workshops and/or individual art from one of our resident creatives, plus a set of [read more]
Painting in Squares, Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant Drawing and Painting 6 week course The Colour Factory’s Rosie Parmley and Cabinet Room’s Marcus will share their passion for Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant and the Bloomsbury Group at Charleston House. Date: Mondays,12th June-17th July,10am-1pm (for continuity must attend all sessions). Venues: Cabinet Rooms: 12th - [read more]
A few months ago, Emily was approached by a mother and daughter to curate a day-long workshop itinerary to a particular criteria! The daughter had just recently started working with copper and wanted to expand those skills and learn some more. She let Emily know what she wanted to learn and what she already knew; [read more]
As a teacher of art, I love referencing famous artists to bring a story and historical context into the classroom. This term I was lucky – there’s currently an exhibition of Marc Chagall’s lithographs at the Arc in Winchester. There are 50 prints, all black and white and tender records of [read more]
It's about time we introduced our latest resident - Nicola Baldwin of HerOutdoorz. Nicola is passionate about connecting back into nature and the seasons. As HerOutdoorz she writes about what’s happening outside in the natural world. Using her own photography, illustrations and short films to guide you on what to notice through the seasons. All [read more]
We are getting ready to open our doors for the Hampshire Open Studios. We will be open from 23rd- 30th August 11-5pm During the week you will be able to visit us in our work spaces, watch demonstrations and talk to the artists about their profession. Demonstrations to include.. - Lampshade making with Mia Preston - Brusho techniques [read more]
The Colour Factory has been located at The Lodge for over 15 years, during this time it has been loved by so many and used so regularly to bring art to the community. This has meant it is difficult to maintain but we have made the absolute most of this time we have had to bring you [read more]
Woweee!! We're so pleased with all the hard work and time that went into creating this peaceful and beautiful looking gallery space...Please let us know what you think! Paintings from our Artist's Rachael, Jenny and Rosie are on the walls to view and buy as well as original handmade lamps from Mia. Our jewellers Emily, [read more]
An open call to all those with loved ones, family members and dear friends who work within the NHS and Health Care. THESE ARE FOR YOU! Emily's first task of the year is a continuation of the global effort, the Hand Medal Project. Roughly 3000 jewellers from across the world came together to create these [read more]
Hello! I will be joining The Colour Factory in January and am really looking forward to working with such a positive and creative group. After working in London in advertising for 10 years I decided to follow my passion for Interior Design. I spent a very intense but thoroughly enjoyable year at Chelsea College of Art [read more]