Have you ever wanted to learn blacksmithing, but don’t have the kit or know-how? Do you live in Lumsden or Kildrummy? The new Forge Club at SSW is an exciting way to give blacksmithing a go in a fun, creative and friendly environment. The sessions will be led by Brian Whiteman, skilled volunteer, with the support of SSW Technicians. Brian says, “Forge Club will be informal, open to anyone and aimed at beginners. There is no curriculum or expectation of […]
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Jake Williams photographed by 2019 Winter Residency artist Anna Mitterer (2019)Updated deadline: Monday 26 April 2021 From 18 – 22 May, Lumsden Live, a new community radio station, will be broadcasting live from Scottish Sculpture Workshop on FM channels in Lumsden and online across the globe! Lumsden Live is a platform for people in Lumsden and the surrounding area to explore and imagine possibilities for the future of our rural communities. The community programming team is now looking for ideas and proposals for ‘takeover’ shows, to be broadcast throughout the […]
Hang Linton & Laura Lulika, Moon babies Squidding in the Land of Nod (audiovisual installation)(2019), BALTIC39, Adam Reynolds Memorial Award for Disabled Artists, Shape Art. Photo: Colin DavidsonFollowing the open call for our first Caregivers Residency with our wonderful friends and partners at Counterflows Festival, we’re excited to announce that we will be welcoming artists Chris Dooks, Hang Linton and Laura Bradshaw to SSW for month-long funded residencies throughout 2021. The SSW x Counterflows Caregivers Residency was formed to support artists who undertake essential care work, for family (biological or chosen), community and/or kin, either professionally or informally. We recognise that caregiving responsibilities can both form and […]
On 31 March 2021, the Creative Europe Desks across the UK closed their doors – just one of the many heart wrenching outcomes of the UK’s exit from the European Union. Sam Trotman, Director at SSW, made the following speech at the farewell event on behalf of Scotland’s beneficiaries of the Creative Europe programme. Today I wanted to talk about how the Creative Europe programme has enabled us to support incredible artists, share and learn from their vital work and […]
Sholto Dobie, Hoolie-gool-oo-oo (2018) SSW x Counterflows Residency. Photo: Erika StevensonThese roles have now been filled, but check back for other ways to get involved with Lumsden Live.15 days between Monday 29 March – Sunday 23 May 2021 Are you interested in connecting people and ideas in Lumsden and the surrounding areas? Are you excited to think about the future of our small rural community and the possibilities of what can happen here? Do you love radio or are you interested in learning how to run, programme and host a […]
Over the past 2 years SSW Director Sam Trotman has been working with over 40 other artists/ cultural workers and 12 partners organisations from across Europe and the Southern Mediterranean in RESHAPE. RESHAPE aims to develop collaborative, bottom-up research that proposes ways to transition towards a fairer arts ecology with a specific focus on fair governance. Working in collaboration with Helga Baert (Direction – WPZimmer) and Martin Schick (artist and Cultural Manager bluefactory), informed by a wide range of artists, […]
This year, we won’t be doing our usual wrap up and review of the year. Instead, as 2020 draws to a close, let’s see it off with a bang. For everyone who wants to relive their heady days spent in the warm embrace of the foundry at SSW, we share with you Eden’s classic and improved Foundry Anthems*. If this isn’t enough to get you through the last few weeks of the year, we highly recommend the new album by […]
Last reviewed: November 2022Download a pdf version. General All users must treat each other, the staff, site, neighbours and local area with respect and work in line with SSW’s Shared Values Statement (available: ssw.org.uk/about). Users agree to abide by the Ceramics Workshop rules and follow the guidance outlines in your induction at all times. Subscription Your subscription begins on the 28th of the month. Should you wish to cancel your subscription you are required to give one month’s notice. Should […]
Last reviewed: October 2023 General All users must treat each other, the staff, site, neighbours and local area with respect and work in line with SSW’s Shared Values Statement (available: ssw.org.uk/about). Users agree to abide by the Ceramics Workshop rules and follow the guidance outlines in your induction at all times. Subscription Your subscription begins on the 14th of the month. Should you wish to cancel your subscription you are required to give one month’s notice. Should SSW need to […]
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