Creative directory
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The Culture Connects directory is a free creative resource open to anyone involved in the creative industries across Hampshire, designed to help you showcase your skills, connect meaningfully, and discover opportunities.
The Culture Connects directory is a free creative resource open to anyone involved in the creative industries across Hampshire, designed to help you showcase your skills, connect meaningfully, and discover opportunities.
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Blue Butterfly Studios
- Eastleigh
At Blue Butterfly Studios, we offer a variety of different dance classes for children and adults. Our ethos is, and has always been, to let the students have fun! We can learn better in a fun, friendly and enjoyable environment and that’s what we aim to provide at our studios! We also offer students performance opportunities and the option of working towards IDTA Grades, Medals and Awards.
The Blue Butterfly brand was formed by Amy Fern, the owner and Managing Director of Blue Butterfly Studios.
We also offer 3 studios and office space for hire.
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Space
Studios and office space to hire
- Eastleigh
Blue Butterfly Studios
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Individual
Chuckie McEwan
- Hampshire |
- New Forest
Chuckie McEwan (she/they) is a BIFA Longlisted and BAFTA recognised film producer, with 15+ years experience. Her commercial clients include CHANEL, Virgin Media, Red Bull and XBox.
Chuckie co-founded Grey Moth Originals, which actively facilitates industry access routes for underrepresented filmmakers. To date the initiative has invested over £100k from commercial company profits, and completed 20+ shorts and one feature.
She has lectured at UAL, University of Southampton, and Met Film School, and hosted filmmaker events and workshops with Girls in Film, BBC Comedy and BAFTA Connect.
She is an alumni of the BFI x NFTS Beyond Shorts talent development programme, and is currently developing a feature film with the BFI.
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Organisation
Think Creative
- Hampshire |
- Winchester
Think Creative is a digital and creative agency in Hampshire. We believe in creativity with purpose.
Working across digital, design and motion, we are a full-service agency designing and creating experiences across all platforms and brand touch points. We combine strategy with beautiful, functional creative for start-ups, global organisations, charities and local businesses.
With over 20 years of experience we’ve delivered over 10,000 projects since 2001. Working across every sector, our multidisciplinary approach gives us the flexibility and efficiency to go above and beyond for our clients.
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Winnall Rock School
- Winchester
Winnall Rock School – Making Music, Changing Lives.
Founded in 2004, we are a charity based at Unit 12 in Winchester for young people of all abilities to access exciting music-making experiences. We have a strong focus on supporting mental health and personal wellbeing.
Our main service is our regular free music workshops, support and challenges for 10-17 year olds from all backgrounds and abilities. We give places to anyone wanting to pursue their musical ambitions, although priority is given to those who find it difficult for financial, educational, social or emotional reasons to access commercial provision or need other support.
We also run short-term projects and welcome partnerships to support access to local cultural opportunities.
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Individual
Lucy Ashton
- Gosport |
- Hampshire |
- Petersfield
I am a writer and a visual artist. I am passionate about intersectional inclusion and my practice supports people to express their identities and experiences through creative writing and visual art.
I believe that story-telling through words and images is a powerful tool for building and strengthening communities.
My skills include workshop facilitation, and event and project planning and management. I focus on creating inclusive communities, whether for a one off workshop or a long term plan.
If you want to ignite imaginations and inspire empathy, I am ready to work with you.
I am also a post graduate researcher in Creative Writing at the University of Portsmouth.
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Training
How To Grow Organically On LinkedIn
- Winchester
Vibrant Content - Filiz Taylan Yuzak
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Individual
Lee Shearman
- Winchester
I am a multi-disciplinary artist, and freelance illustrator and designer specialising in arts education, book arts, stop-frame animation, model making, and graphic design. I am a part-time lecturer on the BA Illustration course at the University of Portsmouth in the School of Architecture, Art and Design. I run my small-press publishing platform, Micro Library Books, exhibiting at illustration fairs in the UK and internationally, and since 2001 I have co-run an arts education partnership, Borbonesa, founded with fellow artists. The arts education projects I work on often focus on wellbeing and community, such as Stories in Transit, which aims to establish the right of displaced individuals to cultural expression.
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Individual
Pip Rowson
- Winchester
Freelance writer | copyeditor | proofreader
for the arts and creative industries –
Trusted by publishers, brands, creative agencies, galleries, arts organisations, artists, museums, and cultural centres.
I’m a skilled wordsmith who has supported clients with everything from 3-word straplines to 300,000-word books.
Whether you’re facing a blank page, half-started draft, or ‘needs a final look’ document, I’ll help get your project publish-ready.
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Space
Photography studio for hire
- Andover
The Andover Studio
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Space
Creative and performance studios in Highclere
- Andover |
- Basingstoke
Westridge Studio
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Space
A choice of 8 hireable rooms
- Eastleigh
Wells Place Centre
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Space
Studio Space to hire
- Basingstoke
Laura Fisher
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Theatre, meeting rooms and arts studios to hire
- Gosport |
- Hampshire
The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre
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Organisation
Seen Agency
- Hampshire |
- National |
- Winchester
A social-first creative agency and dedicated social media partner of choice for emerging and established lifestyle businesses.
Our mission is to support emerging and established brands to become household names. Not just to simply sell products – but to grow your community, bolster your brand, getting you even closer to your audience.
We’ve done it for leading global lifestyle companies, and we’re ready to do it for you.
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Space
Halls, exhibitions and meeting spaces
- Alton
Alton Assembly Rooms
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Space
Private function room and hot desking at Bella Crafts
- Winchester
Bella Crafts
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Space
Studios for hire at Unit 12
- Winchester
Unit 12
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Individual
Joanna Blossom
- Gosport
Joanna Blossom is based in Alverstoke and offers tailor-made craft workshops for children and families of all ages and abilities. A self taught artist, she has provided craft workshops for various companies and locations including The Portsmouth Guildhall, The Kings Theatre (Portsmouth), Elson Community Library & Hub, Chichester Festival Theatre, Croydon City Council and local libraries & primary schools in and around Hampshire. Joanna has been also been involved in funded projects such as Culture Spark for Chichester District Council, Fairytales at Furzey for the Minstead Trust, Pompey HAF project at Portsmouth City Museum and Portsmouth Creates, We Shine Light Festival.
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Organisation
Buttercross Creative
- Hampshire |
- Winchester
Buttercross Creative is a small Winchester creative studio that creates visual communication through craftsmanship in typography and graphic design to express heritage, luxury, arts and culture with clients in the South of England, such as Hampshire Cultural Trust, Winchester City Council, Visit Eastbourne, Fareham Borough Council and Railway Heritage Trust. Individually, we are freelance graphic designers with a reach into London, and between us, we have a client list including Sotheby’s, Arup Group, Clarks, Transport for London and Searcys.
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Event
TEDxGosport
- Gosport
Annelies James and Emma Paxton
16.10.2025
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16.10.2025
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Organisation
Hampshire Writers’ Society
- Hampshire |
- Winchester
Based in Winchester, the Hampshire Writers Society is a member-run society for writers. With the aim of supporting and inspiring the local writing community, we organise talks, workshops and more for our over 100 members.
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Annelies James
- Gosport
Hey I am Annelies James a local videographer, trainer and cat-obsessed curator of all sorts of creative stuff.
I have run my marketing agency, 22Midnight for over 7 years and in this time worked across the world making videos, creating content, training individuals and organisations, and curating TEDx events.
In fact, TEDxGosport is on the way in October and we are looking for speakers.
I love to collab, so get in touch.
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Jacqueline Rolls
- Hampshire
Jacqueline is the artist behind Willow and Crafts, a full-time willow sculptor creating bespoke, sustainable artworks for homes, events, and public spaces. With a passion for nature and years of experience, she transforms natural materials into expressive, handcrafted sculptures that bring warmth and character to any setting.
She also runs friendly, relaxing willow weaving workshops-welcoming spaces where anyone can unwind, get creative, and connect with nature, no experience needed.
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Space
Rockbourne Roman Villa
- New Forest
Hampshire Cultural Trust
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Individual
Fiona Greenhill
- Hampshire |
- New Forest
I’m a Coach, Trainer and Consultant working alongside, and supporting, people in theatre, arts and culture. I’m based in the New Forest.
Chat to me about Leadership and Career Coaching; Risk and Safety training and organisational support.
I’ve worked in the arts for 30 years, starting as Deputy Stage Manager (DSM) then Company & Stage Manager in theatre and opera – touring the UK and Europe and in the West End for over 14 years. I’ve held senior leadership roles at some of London’s leading venues including the Roundhouse and Almeida. I’ve worked across technical and production, health and safety, operations, general management and HR.
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Organisation
Funk Format Soul Rawkus
- Fareham |
- Gosport |
- Hampshire
Funk Format is a leading Hip-Hop arts organisation specialising in Authentic Street Dance and Theatre. With 26 years of experience, it is the longest-running Hip-Hop dance specialist in the Solent region. Funk Format made history by launching Hampshire’s first-ever Hip-Hop dance festival and bringing original pioneers from New York to communities across the South Coast. Its innovative projects, inspiring sessions, and performances spark creativity, confidence, and self-belief through the power of dance. Led by officially qualified and experienced Street Dance teachers, Funk Format delivers high-quality dance education across the UK, Europe, and worldwide-setting the standard for authentic, impactful Street Dance teaching.
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Individual
Sasha Biloshisky
- Fareham |
- Gosport |
- Hampshire
Sasha Biloshisky is a UK-based choreographer, artistic producer, movement artist, and entrepreneur. Inspired by Hip-Hop culture and Breaking, he expanded into Street Dance, Parkour, and theatre. Sasha has worked with artists like Sean Paul, Kylie Minogue, and Boy George, and produced shows for leading car brands. His credits include the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony and the West End’s Daddy Cool. Founder of ArtGility, and Funk Format, he creates platforms for youth empowerment through dance and arts. He created Rawkus City – Portsmouth’s first Hip-Hop Arts Festival. Sasha lectures on dance education (New Bucks University, PGCE, University of Chichester) and consults for ISTD, championing authentic expression and creative potential.
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Space
Flexible space at YourSpace
- Gosport
YourSpace, Gosport
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Organisation
YourSpace, Gosport
- Gosport
A space to serve the local community, providing digital skills training, co-working, and creative events. Run by Citizens Advice Gosport on behalf of Gosport Borough Council, with funding from the UK Government.
We are a large unit on Gosport High Street and offer display space for art and space to run creative workshops.
Currently open on the last Saturday of each month.
Out of hours venue hire is available.
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Individual
Natalie Johns
- Eastleigh |
- Hampshire |
- New Forest |
- Winchester
Natalie is a contemporary dancer, choreographer and teacher. Her artistic values are rooted in creating and contributing to collaborative, narrative-driven dance work. She is also passionate about using dance as a tool for positive social change.
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Jobs and commissions
Volunteers on the Watercress Line
- Alton |
- Hampshire
The Watercress Line
01.04.2025
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31.12.2025
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Jobs and commissions
Volunteer Shop Assistant / Front of House (weekend)
- Hampshire |
- Winchester
The Rifleman's Museum
23.05.2025
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31.07.2025
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Jobs and commissions
Volunteer – Museum Steward
- Hampshire
Fordingbridge Museum
23.05.2025
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31.12.2025
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Training
Becoming a manager
- National
Arts Marketing Association
03.06.2025
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03.06.2025
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Training
In-house content creation: Making the most of your resources
- National
HdK
24.06.2025
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24.06.2025
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