Portslade’s Meet the Makers event takes place over the last weekend of March, promising original art, workshops and demonstrations by local artists, music and delicious food.

Meet the Makers will be in the South Portslade Community Centre (SPCC).

Spokeswoman Camila Pastorelli said: “On March 28 and 29, Portslade will host a weekend showcasing local creative art, workshops, and live demonstrations, all free of charge. “Attendees of the Meet the Makers event will have the chance to meet local artists selling their work, join workshops and live demos, and engage with the artist community.

“The event is organised by PAM (Portslade Artists & Makers), a group of local artists that started as an online space for networking and skill share, with the aim of promoting culture in Portslade and putting the area on the creative map. Meet the Makers will be held at the South Portslade Community Centre (SPCC), a vital hub in Portslade that brings local groups and individuals together to live, laugh, and learn.

“After months of planning and organising, the first event of this kind, Meet the Makers, will be an opportunity to discover the incredible and diverse art created by artists in Portslade and the surrounding area. The artists and makers joining the event were selected through an open call earlier this year, following the submission of their work and workshop proposals.

“The weekend features a diverse line-up of artists selling their artwork and hosting workshops/demonstrations. From paintings, photography and paper cutting to pottery, jewellery, textiles and unique handmade gifts, it's a chance to appreciate the work of artists like woodwork maker Mark Cass, ceramist Sophia Passmore, watercolour artist John Haywood, tapestry weaver Sarah McLean and many more.”

Trisha Stone, one of the organisers, said: “We set up PAM to raise awareness of the area's enormous creative potential and to put Portslade on the Brighton & Hove artistic map. We hope our visitors will be surprised by the skills and artistry of our stallholders and demonstrators, encouraged to pursue their own work, to recognise PAM's potential impact in the area and to get involved.

“Meet the Makers will be a great opportunity to connect with new audiences in Portslade and be part of a collaborative, inspiring spring arts weekend.

“In addition to the artworks on display, Meet the Makers will have a selection of savoury and sweet food provided by the Network of International Women for Brighton & Hove.”

Portslade Meet the Makers: March 28-29 (Sat-Sun) Time: from 10am to 5pm. Venue: South Portslade Community Centre (SPCC). Free admission. Address: Church Road, Portslade BN41 1LB.