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Amanartis at Atria

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Amanartis at the Atria. Think of all that the Chapel has to offer but bigger. 

Opening in Spring 2024, expect the same creative, exciting and unique experience of the Chapel with even more beautiful, distinct and stylish products from exceptional artists, designers and makers, a dedicated gallery, relaxing resource area full of creative publications and books to inspire and learn from.

Located on the atrium balcony of the Atria on level 2 on exit from Queens carpark.

Progress is steady and the plan is to open in spring 2024. In the mean time if you would like to know more, be part of the the expansion or have an idea that you would like to share please message here.

See below for more details.

Collaborating is key, lets come together to create something beautiful, chic, inspiring and unique.  A destination like no other where you find real treasure made by talented, imaginative, skilled and driven designers, artists and makers. Think Charlie and the Chocolate factory but with Handmade products and original art – wouldn’t it be wonderful, let’s make it happen. 

If you think you have a product that would add to the  Amanartis Store at Atria then get in touch.

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After the success of the Chapel I’m really pleased to be able to bring the experience and benefit of a shared creative/artist space to a prime and central location – Atria Watford.

The spaces will be of a co-working and artist studio nature, with flexible work areas and terms to suit a variety of needs. 

  • An event that you’d like to launch.
  • Maybe you need a base once a week to run a course or workshop
If so send me an email with your requirements and we’ll take it from there.
Prices range from a solo space at £300 per month to £150 for a shared space. Spaces can be shared. 
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As work and roles change from the environments times and days, our place of work has become something that we can define ourselves. 

Co-working at Amanartis will be productive, comfortable, flexible and inspiring. 

  • Do you need a desk to work from for a day? Or a studio for a month? Prices range from £10 for half a day to £15 for a full day.

As a member of Amanartis at the Atria you will also benefit from member benefits in the form of discounts from Jamaica Blue coffee one of our newest partners.

Join our community and become of member of Amanartis at the Atria. 

Seating at the Amanartis at the Chapel

Events and Opportunities

Creating the Ads we Need to See

Opening Exhibition at Amanartis Gallery, Atria Watford
Saturday 11th May until Saturday 24th Aug

Heidi Botjer for Creating the Ads yo uNeed to See exhibition at Amanartis Gallery Atria Watford

Art, it brings, joy, emotion, controversy but ultimately change. From a lift in your mood to a shift or change of an opinion, art is powerful. 

Amanartis is about bringing people together, forming a community that serves and enriching the people that visit and experience the joy of all things creative. What are you passionate about that you want to share with the world, that you believe will enrich our minds and empower people and help to build strong communities and sow a seed of social change.

Send me your submissions and ideas and create change.

Green hand by artist Amma Gyan 2023 acrylic on paper

Shop Independent

Rose Tier necklace by Amma Gyan
Moulded leather, crystal and gold Rose Tier necklace by Amma Gyan
Elizabeth Amey crochet bracelet at Amanartis Watford by Amma Gyan
Sterling Silver crochet bracelet by Elizabeth Amey exclusively at Amanartis £210

You love it, you think it will look great and you love the colours, but you’d love to get a better idea of how it will look in your room. Well now you can with a great new feature on each product. Firstly take a picture of the room you’re thinking of, then click the ‘Try in your room’ button and follow the simple instructions.

 Have fun!

Make the most of your visit and browse our shop for inspiring gift ideas.  

Breaking Bread

After you’ve taken in the art, browse the items in the shop, you can stop for a coffee and something to eat from our coffee station. 

Creativity can be expressed in so many forms, from time to time I like to get a little experimental with a creative bake such as my Pea, Lime and Coconut cake. You’ll love it trust me. 

*All bakes may contain traces of nuts.

Arty scone at Amanartis baked by Amma Gyan

Exhibitions

After many years of designing for her own fashion accessory brand, Amma Gyan has returned to her first love, art. Combing her love of textiles and focusing on texture and hue Amma’s exhibition that is now showing at the Chapel begins the journey home, exploring the emotions and events that challenge us, stepping into uncomfortable places in our hearts and minds and seeing the beauty that can come of it .

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Revelation by Amma Gyan, Artist, Amanartis London Watford 7

Resources

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Creative resources at Amanartis come and be inspired

Visit and make the most of the wonderful art reference books and magazines available to browse and inspire.

 

Creative resources at Amanartis come and be inspired
Co working central seating area.

Make our home, your home from home and join us for a change of scenery. 

If you’re looking for co-working in Watford visit Amanartis and become part of our community. For a guaranteed desk and wifi, become a member otherwise pop in, bring your laptop (and hot spot), drawing, craft whichever and have a little company as you work.

It’s always fun, conversation is gentle or stimulating always in enriching.

Open from Tuesday to Friday 10.30 till 15.00.

More space opening in Atria Spring 2024. 

Workshops

Coming soon

Tell me, what would you love to know, learn or try. I’m of that thinking, if you don’t ask you don’t get so always ask because the worst is a no.

If I can, I’ll make it happen. Email me with suggestions and ideas of workshops that you’d like to attend.

Amanartis the venue

One of the many things that I love about the studio is it’s ability to transform, not only people’s mood which is becoming quite a powerful gift but also the flexibility of the space.

It’s the perfect venue for intimate gigs, product launches, workshops and informal meetings. 

Get in contact for details.

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Amanartis the venue
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Independent Watford

Art Life is the news and events page of the site, it’s where you’ll find opportunities, events and resources.
 
I’ll be sharing news on all the great independent creative businesses and individuals in Watford that we should be proud of, want to tell the world about or at least the people that visit Watford.
 
There are so many great hidden gems to discover and this map is here to help. 
 
If you have a place or person that you think deserves to be on the map then drop me a line. I can’t promise to cover everyone but let’s make a start.
Picture a map or a trail with all Watfords independent creative destinations, landmarks, artist studios and eateries all marked out, a fold out map with events and promotions – I think it great! – get in touch.
 
#independentwatford   #fineartinwatford   #findartinwatford.

Independent Watford map

  1. Amanartis at the Chapel.
  2. West Herts Community Centre.
  3. Two Trees Micro Brewery
  4. The Massive Fig Tree – whoo hoo free figs
  5. Man and Women Sculpture.
  6. The Watford Hornet.

An introduction of things to come.

If you’d like to be part of the Independent Watford Community and be added to the map, send us an email with the following details:

  • Your location – we’re looking for places that people can visit.
  • Your star qualities that make you shine like the gem you are in Watford.
  • What you would like to share with visitors to Watford.

Supporting and elevating independent creative Watford.

Independent Watford Map by Heidi B creates for Amma Gyan of Amanartis Watford
Illustration by Heidi B creates

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The Chairmans Cultural Award

Amma Gyan Audentior awards Watford March 2022 Winner

Winner

Thank you so much to all those who voted for me. It was honestly such a wonderful, pleasant surprise.

I’ve been working at Amanartis for such a long time. I believe in it, I love it and I’m so glad pleased so many others do too.

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Lets talk...

If you have an idea that you want to share, a story that you want to tell or simply want to express a feeling, get in touch.