The Factory Studios provide workspaces, studios and creative spaces to hire. We foster an ethos of creativity and provide an environment for creative businesses and individuals to flourish.

What the F*

Profiles, friends, interviews, events and opinions from in and around the Factory Studios.

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Christmas Market 2017

09/12/2017

We’re hosting a Christmas Market on Saturday December 9th this year everyone and we’d love as many local makers and the community, to be...

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Adrian Merrifield

I was born 1968, in Bournemouth, Dorset. Despite having an interest in art at school, I never pursued it for many years doing various jobs, until...

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The Factory Shop

Sister to the Factory Studios and run by a small team of creative freelancers who work onsite. We are: Illustrator – Bridie Cheeseman Costume...

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Neville Cooper

I have been a practicing artist for forty years. A profound and lasting influence of my work came in my formative years, in the Merchant Navy...

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Maria O’Sullivan

Painting is not only my medium of expression but a way by which I explore my own relationship to the world surrounding me. It is an invaluable tool...

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Sofia Romero

I am a costume graduate from Arts University Bournemouth. I specialized in millinery and just started to be a freelance and start my professional...

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Factory Market

17/06/2017

Come down to our Pop-Up Market event. Browse our artists stalls featuring work for sale. Also have the chance to talk to some of our residents at The...

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Ricky Also

Ricky Also, a Graffiti Artist and Graphic Designer, from Bournemouth, has answered several questions on his business, to give you an insight into how...

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TreeHouse Digital

Treehouse Digital, are a video production company, based in Bournemouth and they have kindly agreed to share their projects with us and give us a...

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A Thousand Monkeys

A Thousand Monkeys turns words into numbers. As writing specialists we combine the power of language with persuasive insights to help our clients...

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Bridie Cheeseman

My inspiration can come from anything at all, it’s not something I really decide on. In particular though I have a fascination with the mysterious...

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Christmas Market

11/12/2017

It’s The Factory Studios Christmas Market tomorrow people!! Come meet your local makers, take home a gift that’s all hand made for your...

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Andy Jouan

Having a strong creative streak since a very young age and a “real feel for music”, it was whilst living in London that I found an added string...

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Glass Onion Creative

Glass Onion Creative brings together multiple skill sets and many years of experience, to provide expertise in the design of brand environments,...

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F’d Up

18/02/2017

A series of creative workshops and talks, held at The Factory Studios in Boscombe. Join us to gain new skills and socialise with industry...

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Benjamin Collard

Inspired by greater understanding and the effective communication of that understanding, my work explores the human condition. Through my artwork, I...

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Toms Studio

I design and handmake tools for the modern craftsperson, designer or artist. I am inspired by the people I’m designing for. We spend most of...

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Home Thrown Studio

Home Thrown Studio is a stone throw from the sea at The Factory Studios in Boscombe. Home Thrown ceramics are playful, irregular and simple. Drawing...

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Sally Spratley

I’m a seamstress and costume maker for theatre, film, tv and weddings and have been working in the industry for over 10 years now. I had...

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Yunhee Chois

I’m Yunhee Chois, originally from South Korea and I have worked as a jewellery designer for some of the most popular high street jewellery...