Misty Ceramics

Culture in Common is a community-led arts and culture programme for the New Forest, funded by Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places initiative. Led by a consortium including Energise Me, Folio, The Handy Trust, New Forest District Council, and the National Park Authority, it aims to increase cultural engagement in underserved areas. Since 2022, it has reached over 45,000 residents through workshops, exhibitions, and creative clubs, co-designed with local communities to reflect their interests and needs.

Recording Studio & Venue. Quay West Studios resides in the 120 year old St John’s Church, ladened with architecture and history. Peaceful and inspiring, the space welcomes you with towering ceilings and stunning light. Established in 2011 Quay West Studios set out to build the aspirations of its community and help the people they work with to achieve their goals, opening its doors at St John’s Church in 2022.

Artswork is a charity that empowers young people through creativity, so they can build a better future – for themselves and others. We run programmes and projects that pave the way for work in the creative, cultural and heritage sectors. We give young people the means to make an impact in their communities, amplify their voices and help them find creative solutions. We provide placements and pre-employment training that could unlock creative careers young people might never have imagined – and much more.