A NEW space which is hoping to support the next generation of creatives in Launceston could be open in a matter of months.

Earlier in the year, local photographer Becky Webster announced that she had plans to launch Broad Street Studio, a space for some of the area’s creative talents to explore, express, and display their skills, while also helping to breathe life into the town.

Speaking to us back in April, she said: “I've lived here for a few years. My family have lived here for a lot longer. But I will admit to being quite ignorant in not knowing what was going on in Launceston,” she told the Post. “So, when I would visit five years ago, I felt as though there was nothing to do, there's nowhere to go. And I still feel like there's still not enough to do if you don't really like going to the pub.

“[The studio] is going to be a community focussed space that's welcoming and inclusive.”

Now, only a few months on, Becky has secured a space for the studio, made a start in preparing it for opening, and given it a fresh name. Based on Southgate Street, the freshly named Tevi Golow Studio is based in the former premises of Rocks Locks.

Speaking to us about the new space, Becky said: “It’s surreal to be able to finally have this space. We’d originally planned to get into a space in August, but this location created an opportunity that we couldn’t say no to.

“It has pushed things up in our timeline which is really wonderful!”

Becky has been employing the help of her family and friends to transform the space into a somewhere in which people can take part in photography and art workshops, local creatives can run their own classes and events, young people can learn creative skills and sell their work, community groups can meet and collaborate, individuals can build confidence through creativity, and local bands can practice, produce and record music.

Since moving in, Becky says the local community has shown their support, offering to do their bit to help get the space ready.

“I’ve had lots of people offer to come in and paint or come and help move and clean things, which has been really lovely. Local businesses have been really helpful with connecting me with people too. Emily in Black Cat Books is constantly sending people my way to get their work into the shop, so soon we’ll have artists bringing their work in and being able to get workshops booked.”

With all hands on deck, Becky has announced that she hopes to officially open the space on September 17.

From then on, in collaboration with local artist Sufusion, Becky says the studio will be open to the public each week Tuesday to Sunday, with workshops available to be booked in outside of regular hours.

With excitement building for the space’s launch, Becky is continuing to crowdfund to support the opening. More information can be found via: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/broad-street-studio