Fay Murphy, co-runs a family-owned shoemaking business with her husband, called Chapter 2 Kids. After launching in 2013, their company has rapidly developed into an incredibly special children’s footwear and accessories line, recently photographing a new collection at Copperdollar Studios. With almost two decades of experience under their belts, their hand-crafted shoes make their…
DetailsCopperdollar Studios sees artists and creatives from all industries come in and transform it into their own imaginative space. We spoke to the lovely Pete Lowe, frontman of the hugely popular cover band, Go Comando! The band was joined by filmmaker, Matt, from Matchbox Motion Productions for a video shoot so they can introduce…
DetailsWe have been excited to tell you about United Magic Studio’s production of Gun Metal Max, filmed at Copperdollar Studios! It is a fictional 80’s synthwave-inspired film project currently in development. We spoke to the film’s director, Jonathan Brooks, about the progress of their short film, which they’re hoping to make feature-length at a later…
DetailsActor and hypnotherapist, Amy Coutts, returned to Copperdollar Studios to give us her ‘Artist’s Insight’. After coming to Brighton to start teaching English to international students, Amy is also immersing herself in the city’s diverse creative scene. In our meeting, she revisited her acting memories and what inspired her to start on her pathway to…
DetailsIn these cold winter months, it is the optimum time to pull on a woolly jumper to keep ourselves warm. WoolOvers came to Copperdollar Studios to photograph their Spring Summer 2019 collection of knitwear. Their Creative Production Co-ordinator, Anna Lane, discussed how their photo shoot went in the studios, their heavy environmentally-friendly conscience, and details…
DetailsDraw to Perform is an international community of artists collaborating to display drawing performances in workshops and residencies around Brighton & Hove. We spoke to the curator and director, Ram Samocha, about his experiences of using the studio space and how the history of Copperdollar Studios was reflected in some of the performances. Photography…
DetailsCopperdollar Studios is delighted to announce that for the first time since its inception, it will be taking part as a venue in this December’s Artists Open Houses. From the 6th til the 9th of next month, you’ll be able to visit the Studios anytime between 1pm and 8pm to explore the building and view…
DetailsToday’s blog post is a first on our site – we have interviewed both the photographer and the actress of the same shoot. We wanted to find out how they found the studio and what they enjoy most about what they do. Eugene Doyen is a lecturer in Film Practice. He teaches filmmaking and screenwriting, focusing…
DetailsThe amazingly talented, creative, unusual gardener and artist, Rob Winterson, who goes by the name of @Wintz_Art online, has been a part of Copperdollar for a very long time. In this beautifully written interview, he has shared his story with us about how he got involved in the immersive theatre company, his struggles and his…
DetailsMany of you will be excited to hear that Voodoo Vaudeville have been rehearsing in the studios. For those who don’t know, Voodoo Vaudeville is a themed theatre cabaret night with roots in circus, rebel rock music, vaudeville and original form burlesque. From its inception in 1999, it has been the brainchild of Chris Cresswell (with inspired interventions…
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