Upcoming 2026:
Scissor Talk: Poetry Workshops with Maggie Sawkins
Art-House-Life studio 28 Feb 2026
Maslen Design studio 7 Mar 2026
Poet-in-residence Maggie Sawkins has designed a new poetry workshop as part of her collaboration with Joanna Kori on their art installation ‘Scissor Talk’ (opens in May).
Exploring the relationship between objects and voice, this workshop is suitable for both beginner and more experienced writers. There’ll be playful warm-ups designed to fire the imagination, followed by short readings, discussion, extended writing and feedback.
Maggie’s workshop will take place twice - once at the Art-House-Life studio, Osborne Stable Block, East Cowes on Saturday 28th February 2pm-4pm - and then repeated at the Maslen Design Studio, Embankment Road, Bembridge on Saturday 7th March 4pm-6pm.
This workshop is open to all, including new/beginning writers. The fee is £10 per person with all monies going to our poet-in-residence.
Numbers are limited to 10 per workshop, so reserve your place using this booking form or email hookedonwords@gmail.com cc-ing in art@joannakori.com
Through the Window of my Train
Brading Station workshops 10 & 12 Mar 2026
Workshops + train ride on 10th & 12th March 2026:
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Poetry (Maggie Sawkins)
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Photography (Hollie Jackson)
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Visual Artwork (Jo Kori)
Workshop results will be displayed in the Clayden Gallery, Quay Arts 2 May-6 June 2026. More details TBC.
Figmentum: Writers’ Salon: WRITING AT THE EDGE
Art-House-Life studio 13 Mar 2026
Figmentum is inviting experienced writers to a quarterly gathering at Art-House-Life studio to discuss progressive themes related to writing.
Our opening salon ‘Writing at the Edge’ is from 4pm-6pm on Friday 13th March and includes drinks/snacks (brain food). Entry is free, but donations are welcome to support future free events.
Numbers are restricted, so please register your interest with Figmentum via this reservation form or email Dr Jean Owen at figmentumbooks@gmail.com cc-ing in art@joannakori.com
Rec Room: Opening Night with DJ Fly
Art-House-Life studio 14 Mar 2026
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Rec Room is a quarterly event featuring Island artists of all persuasions and warm vibes with a vinyl music set throughout the evening selected and curated by DJ Fly.
Expect a creative space transformed into a nostalgic living room atmosphere with good company, good music, lighting and analogue entertainment.
Our opening night on Saturday 14th March features:
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acclaimed poet Maggie Sawkins, Art-House-Life's Poet in Residence
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the Island’s own Teresa Grimaldi who will surprise and amaze with her analogue animated projections and other wonders
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singer and actor Krysia Mansfield, who will delight all with her sultry tones
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groovy vibes
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comfy sofas
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BYOB
Entry is free, but donations on the night are welcome to support future free events. A new zine by Spike Spondike & other cool merch will also be available for purchase (card or cash) on the night. Open from 6pm - 9pm with performances starting around 7pm.
RSVP using this reservation form for your Rec Room entry ticket, or email eurospike@gmail.com cc-ing in art@joannakori.com
Art-House-Life®: Scissor Talk
Jo Kori & Maggie Sawkins
Osborne Stable Block, East Cowes 08-25 May 2026
Art installation & events - more details TBC.
Art-House-Life®: IW Open Studios
Osborne Stable Block, East Cowes 15 - 25 May 2026
The Boatyard Tapestry
Classic Boat Museum, Summer/Autumn 2026
Upcoming design & workshops commission - more details TBC.