New core tuition programme

It’s launch day for BlueShift new Core Tuition programme, and we’re so excited! Why a new tuition programme, you ask? Well, we’re always looking for ways to make learning coding easy and accessible, and this does just that.

Core Tuition gives your children the opportunity to learn from the comfort of their own home, while still getting help from teachers and access to our online classroom – full of course materials all. Courses start at £35 per lesson, so check out the link in our bio to check out all of the fantastic courses on offer (hint: are we bringing back guitar hero? I think so…)

GAIA Family celebrates their 4 birthday

4 years of hard work to make sure that everyone who wants a family has a chance to try.

The story on how Gaia started their journey is beautiful and inspiring.

In 2016, Nader AlSalim and his wife started their IVF journey. After years of treatments across multiple clinics and countries, they were fortunate to have a son.

Exhausting, expensive, and full of surprises, he knew that there must be a better way. How could you spend £50,000 and end up without a child? Gaia was founded in 2019 to solve that single question.

We are so happy Gaia is part of our big GWS family and we wish them the very best.

Winter Round Up: We say hello to new members and share the latest news from around the studios

Charabanc Club

Charabanc is a luxurious British car fragrance accessory crafted entirely by hand and made in Great Britain.

See their Instagram here and their website.

VI Therapy

VI Therapy is a holistic therapy clinic established in 2018 committed to sporting performance recovery and general wellbeing.

See their Instagram here and their website.

@Juliet

A celebrity stylist and internationally renowned fashion blogger she is a fixture on LFW’s frow being labelled by industry insiders as “a force of nature”.

See her Instagram here and their website.

Blaize Caprice

Blaize Caprice merges a pedigree in bespoke with a passion for sustainable luxury fashion.

See her Instagram here and their website.

Canto Design

Canto home goods are made by Brazilian artisans and designers, who work from regions and contexts that are largely underrepresented in the international interior design scene.

See their website.

Dixie Chassay Casting

Dixie started out in the industry on NBC’s SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE as a cast and writers research assistant.

See her Instagram here.

Studio holder perks…

Your special discounts await from your favourite brands/services at GWS. From 10% up to 25% off offered from studio holders to fellow tenants. Enjoy!

BlueShift Easter Camp

We’ve got a BRAND NEW BlueShift camp just for you.

This Easter, join us for a camp to remember at Code Planet! Offering you a whopping 3 weeks worth of awesome coding and robotics courses, there is something for everyone this holiday. We’re giving our students the chance to move astronauts around in space, delve deep into a world of virtual reality and create spaced themed video games. How cool does that sound?

With endless courses to choose from this Easter, your kids will be kept occupied throughout the holidays. If you have a child aged between 5-14, head to our website today to secure their space, or reach out to us at hello@blueshiftcoding.com for more information.

So, are you ready to take one giant leap into the world of Code Planet? Buckle up, and we’ll see you there!

BlueShift Creative Coding and Robotics Camps

Join our studio holders, BlueShift, for the creative coding and robotics camps this December!

BlueShift gives children the environment and support to learn digital literacy skills through coding and robotics; they do this by providing holiday and half-term camps, after-school clubs, and private tuition for those wanting 1-on-1 instruction. They have a number of knowledgeable teachers on our team that provide their students with engaging and fun ways to learn coding and other digital skills.

From December 19th to 23rd they have the Winter Wonderland of Coding camps taking place at Colville Primary School in Notting Hill. Their camps are for children aged 4-14, and they are separated into the following age groups and topics:

– Minis (ages 4-6) – Coding and Robotics
– Explorers (ages 6-8) – Creative Robotics
– Adventurers (ages 8-12) – Merry Minecraft
– Innovators (ages 10-14) – JavaScript and Web Development

Throughout the week, children will be taking part in a number of different activities and projects depending on their chosen camp. The youngest campers, Minis, will be starting their coding journey with jingle bell robots and creating interactive greeting cards for the holidays. The Creative Robotics students will get to enjoy all the robotic fun, and the Minecrafters will be creating their own snowy winter wonderland world.

Very excited to have a new JavaScript and Web Development course for the older students this year. This course is ideal for students interested in learning how to build their own websites and are ready for more complex projects. This will combine innovative digital art projects, text-based programming, and design to teach real-world skills and encourage creativity!

If this is something that would interest your child, they’re giving all Great Western Studio holders a 10% discount for our Winter Wonderland of Coding camps, just use the code GWS10 at checkout to save.

For more information on December Camps and any other services offered by Blueshift, please head to their website, www.blueshiftcoding.com or get in touch at hello@blueshiftcoding.com.

SAVOIA Americano launches in the US Market through an exclusive partnership with Eataly

SAVOIA Americano Rosso, the new vino aperitivo by Italian drinks innovator Giuseppe Gallo, lands in the United States of America.

SAVOIA Americano launches in Eataly Flatiron in Manhattan, New York. Eataly, same as SAVOIA, was born in Torino from Italian entrepreneur Oscar Farinetti. Eataly stands for ‘Eating Italian’, which encompasses the history and the food culture of Italy very much like Savoia is doing in the beverage industry.

Starting from December 8th, SAVOIA Americano will be available exclusively at Eataly Flatiron, both for retail as well as at Serra rooftop restaurant, with a dedicated Menu of Italian-inspired aperitivo cocktails.

SAVOIA is available in over ten countries in Europe. Having already won multiple awards both for its delicious liquid and contemporary design, Savoia is the new aperitivo to watch in 2023.

SAVOIA Americano pays homage to its Italian heritage, with the name coming from the ancient royal family, the Royal House of Savoia, that unified Italy in the 1860s to be as we know it today. Savoia brings together three different traditions of Italian drinking in one glass: the Vermouth from Torino, the Bitter from Milano, and the Marsala Fine DOC Fortified Wine from Sicilia.

SAVOIA was created with the aim to revitalise the Americano aperitif wine category and represents a perfect mid-point between bitters liquor and red vermouth, capturing both styles in one bottle – the bitter (“amaro”) and sweet vermouth (“dolce”).

With exceptional and predominantly Italian ingredients, Savoia Americano is inspired by an authentic recipe that dates back to circa 1897, “Bitter di Milano”. It is certified vegan, 100% natural and has significantly less sugar than other red bitters or vermouths on the market. It is the first of its kind to use the 14-months oak-aged DOC Marsala Fine wine adding to its unique flavour.

Balancing its fiercely Italian heritage with a modern twist on a classic category, it’s aimed squarely at premium bars, restaurants and hotels.

The brand will be available in NY state through Panebianco Wines, a premium wine-focused distributor, with coverage of the states of New York and New Jersey, bringing a selection of fine Italian beverages to the East Coast.

Purchase online at Eataly Vino New York.

Large studio space for rent available in West London

A rare opportunity for a large studio space for rent in West London. This 956 sqft studio, overlooking the Grand Union canal is waiting for you at Great Western Studios in Notting Hill.

Studio 126 is a large light and airy studio located on the first floor, canal and west side. Perfect for a team of up to 10 people, it has good ceiling height, a polished concrete floor, and access via our 3 passenger lifts.

Services include a managed reception open 24/7, meeting room for hire, guest Wi-Fi, private car parking for rent, an onsite café (The Feeding House), marketing support across our platforms, and free billboard space on the A40 Westway flyover (one of London’s main trunk roads).

Be part of our successful GWS family that includes architects, casting agencies, product designers, photographers, tuition agencies, software developers, fashion designers, and digital media agencies.

Great Western Studios is a creative hub offering studio large studio spaces in West London and co-working for creative industries to meet, network and grow.