The Island Open Studios 2024

We’re teaming up with Centrespace Studios to celebrate art in Bristol City Centre over one weekend. Head to Centrespace for their open studios and exhibition, it’s just a 5 minutes walk away from The Island.

The Island programme of events is below. Please book in advance with Headfirst for taster classes and building tours.

PROGRAMME

DATEACTIVITYWHERETIMEDETAILS
Friday 11th
Abstract image and text for Open Studios posterOpen StudiosWhole building16:00 -19:00Free
Abstract linear design with logo advertising The Island studio holders exhibitionStudio Holders ExhibitionGallery16:00-19:00Free
Abstract linear design with logo advertising The Island studio holders exhibitionBuilding History TourMeet at the Nelson Street entrance and wait by the bench.15:30Free, book in advance
Saturday 12th
Abstract image and text for Open Studios posterOpen StudiosWhole building11:00-18:00Free
Abstract linear design with logo advertising The Island studio holders exhibitionStudios Holders ExhibitionGallery11:00-18:00Free
Abstract linear design with logo advertising The Island studio holders exhibitionBuilding History TourMeet at the Nelson Street entrance and wait by the bench.14:00£3 adult, kids go free, book in advance
Image of a woman laughing, poster design for laughter yoga classLaughter Yoga taster class with RadaDance Studio11:00-12:00Free, book or drop in
People in a room playing with circus equipment Family Friendly Juggling taster class with RupertCircus Studio11:00-12:00Free, book or drop in
A man stands in a dance studioContemporary Dance with HerbertDance Studio12:30-13:30Free, book or drop in
Two women hang from aerial hoops holding handsAimee Christodolou’s Aerial beginners classCircus Studio12:30-13:30Free, book in advance
A group of people stand in a circle holding hands in a dance studioIrish Ceili With KatieDance Studio14:00-15:00Free, book or drop in
A man 'flys' in the air supported by another person, poster fro Acro Yoga classAcro Yoga taster class with WillCircus Studio14:00-15:00Free, book or drop in
Photograph of a belly dancer in beautiful flowing robes, poster design for a belly dance classBelly Dancing with FaridaDance Studio15.30-16.30Free, book or drop in
Detail of stitching with overlaid textIntroduction to Sewing Taster ClassThe Sewing Room12.00 – 12.30Free, book or drop in
Pattern cutting tools on a table with overlaid textPattern Cutting Taster ClassThe Sewing Room13.30 – 14.00Free, book or drop in.
Sunday 13th
Abstract linear design with logo advertising The Island studio holders exhibitionStudio Holders ExhibitionGallery, first floor11:00-16:00Free

BUILDING MAP OF THE ISLAND

Technical drawing of first floor of The Island with text annotations

Technical drawing of ground floor of The Island with text annotations

Technical drawing of basement floor of The Island with text annotations