This event is fully booked.Please email us if you would be interested in taking part in an event like this in the future or sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page. Saturday 18th March10am – 4pm Led by Owen Bushell. In this workshop, you’ll be led through the process of drawing, laying out and painting decorative letters. All the while learning about the history of sign-writing and getting some tips on how to make good […]
This event has been cancelled due to adverse weatherPlease email us if you would be interested in taking part in an event like this in the future or sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page. Sunday 12th March10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4.30pm Led by Margaret Bell Learn how to cut & grind glass and use a soldering iron to make hanging sun-catchers using the copper foil method. Session 1: 10am – 12.30pmSession 2: […]
This event is fully booked.Please email us if you would be interested in taking part in an event like this in the future or sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page. Sunday 5th March10am – 2pm Led by Frank Richards. Learn how to make a beautiful bird feeder out of willow in this half day workshop. Willow is a renewable resource and grows readily in the Scottish landscape. The bird feeder is woven from locally […]
Hands of a child are embroidered with threads using a hookSunday 26th February10am – 1pm A drop in knitting and crochet circle facilitated by Lumsden school. All participants will be provided with a free knitting starter pack to use and take home and beginners can be supported throughout the session. Come along for a cuppa and start your knitting or crochet journey or work on your latest knitting project and share handy hints. Booking information:To book your place please email arts@ssw.org.uk or call 01464 861372 and include the following info: As all […]
Saturday 25th February and Saturday 11th March10am – 1pm Saturday 25th February: Tile MakingLed by Matthew Wilcock Come along to the new ceramics studio at SSW and have a go at some ceramics techniques. Together we will create tiles to decorate the community making space and of course one for you to take home too. This is a drop in workshop and we will let people in on the hour (at 10, 11 and 12) so that you can be […]
Image by the artistSunday 19th February10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm Led by Elaine Lindsay Join local artisan Elaine Lindsay from “Something Corny” for this straw working workshop. You’ll discover the story of this ancient craft, and using a variety of techniques you’ll also make at least two items for you to take home. Session 1: 10am – 12 midday Session 2: 1pm – 3pmPlease state which workshop you’d like to attend when booking. Find out more about Elaine’s work: www.somethingcorny.co.uk Booking information:To […]
To kick off the Lumbungsden Taster Programme as part of MyVillages Rural School of Economics we hosted 6 weekends of free workshops in the Community Making Space at SSW. This programme of introductory making sessions was created from the suggestions and requests by local residents and featured workshops and activities ranging from knitting circles to sign writing all led by local artists and creatives. This programme enabled us to better understand some of the activities that local participants were interested […]
The Helsinki-based artist Santtu Laine was awarded the 2023 Ecologies in the Making residency. This residency is the second in a four year programme developed by the Academy of Fine Arts Uniarts Helsinki, Cove Park and Scottish Sculpture Workshop (SSW). The residencies are designed to focus upon making practices at a time of climate breakdown and are aimed at MFA alumni of the Academy of Fine Arts, particularly those with sculptural methods or material processes. The programme supports research and the development […]
The deadline for this opportunity has now passed and applications are closed. Hours: 3 days a week (flexible working hours including evenings and weekends)Fee: £11700 Contract: Freelance position for 8 months March – October 2023Additional support: Accommodation available if required. There will also be an additional budget to support access for the Community Arts Organiser if required.Location: This freelance opportunity is based within the new Community Making Space at Scottish Sculpture Workshop (SSW) in Lumsden, Aberdeenshire.Reporting to: The opportunity is co-managed […]
Photo by Sam TrotmanThe Community Making Space at SSW is a hub for our local community to learn and share skills in all forms of making. We work with local materials and the skills of people in the area, as well as with contemporary artists based locally, nationally and internationally – creating connections and change through making. Each seasonal programme is developed with our Community Advisors and is informed by the ideas and wants of local residents. The current Summer Season 2024 can be […]
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