Common Place | Guided Tours with the Curators

Common Place is an exhibition exploring the creative life of Brighstone. Its curators, Philip Crewe and Tom Howells, grew up in the village. Since then, their fascination with its cultural and natural history – and rich seam of craft-based artistry – has strongly influenced their work as designers and journalists. By presenting handmade and personal […]

Common Place | Guided Tours with the Curators

Common Place is an exhibition exploring the creative life of Brighstone. Its curators, Philip Crewe and Tom Howells, grew up in the village. Since then, their fascination with its cultural and natural history – and rich seam of craft-based artistry – has strongly influenced their work as designers and journalists. By presenting handmade and personal […]

Common Place Exhibition

Common Place is an exhibition exploring the creative life of Brighstone. Its curators, Philip Crewe and Tom Howells, grew up in the village. Since then, their fascination with its cultural and natural history – and rich seam of craft-based artistry – has strongly influenced their work as designers and journalists. By presenting handmade and personal […]

Songs of Place Concert

Join us for Southampton & Isle of Wight Music’s final celebration event for Songs of Place a year long project involving young musicians in the writing of songs about Myths & Legends of the Isle of Wight. 150 young instrumentalists from Medina Marching Band, Isle of Wight Symphony Youth Orchestra and Medina College and singers […]

Tapestry Making

Be a history maker! Join dozens of other Classic Boat Museum visitors in helping to create the Boatyard Tapestry. Using free resources and design ideas provided by the museum, you can create your own “episode” of the tapestry, inspired by the boats, stories and people connected with Cowes’ rich maritime heritage. All completed episodes will […]

Tapestry Making

Be a history maker! Join dozens of other Classic Boat Museum visitors in helping to create the Boatyard Tapestry. Using free resources and design ideas provided by the museum, you can create your own “episode” of the tapestry, inspired by the boats, stories and people connected with Cowes’ rich maritime heritage. All completed episodes will […]

Tapestry Making

Be a history maker! Join dozens of other Classic Boat Museum visitors in helping to create the Boatyard Tapestry. Using free resources and design ideas provided by the museum, you can create your own “episode” of the tapestry, inspired by the boats, stories and people connected with Cowes’ rich maritime heritage. All completed episodes will […]

Tapestry Making

Be a history maker! Join dozens of other Classic Boat Museum visitors in helping to create the Boatyard Tapestry. Using free resources and design ideas provided by the museum, you can create your own “episode” of the tapestry, inspired by the boats, stories and people connected with Cowes’ rich maritime heritage. All completed episodes will […]

The Memory of Water

Come and join us at The Artful Drumming Cafe for a sound journey into the memory of water. Tea and toast provided to start the session. Bring a yoga mat and anything which helps you feel comfortable. We will be exploring the symbolic presence of water using breathing techniques, shamanic drumming, and guided relaxation. Email […]

Create Abstract Paper Paintings

Join artist Laura Hathaway at Quay Arts to create abstract paper paintings inspired by the changing landscape at Compton Bay. You will use different natural materials collected from Compton like clays, pebbles, shells and plants. Your amazing paintings will join lots of others created by young people across the Isle of Wight, becoming part of […]