Photo by Felicity CrawshawThe Studio is a space for artist residents to work at any time. It also houses the SSW Library. The studio is accessible through the step-free glass door entrance on the raised paved area in the courtyard or the step-free courtyard entrance directly into the studio or through any other door into the main building. The easiest and most accessible entrance from outside the building is the direct entrance from the courtyard which is a glass double door with a […]
Photo by Felicity CrawshawThe Community Making Space is a flexible multipurpose space that was launched in 2022. It hosts a community events programme which can be found on the SSW website and posters in the window. It can also be used by residents with child dependents as a hang-out and play space. Soft mats, yoga mats and some toys are available to use. The space is accessible via the front on-street entrance through a door with an automatic door button, as well as […]
Photo by Mina Heydari-WaiteScottish Sculpture Workshop is based in the village of Lumsden, a rural inland village in Aberdeenshire with approximately 400 inhabitants. The village is one main road with small side roads and paths either side. It is surrounded by farmland and countryside. The main road in the village has pavements with drop curbs at occasional crossing points. The crossing points are silent and without blister paving. Many side roads and country roads in the village and surrounding area have no pavement. […]
SSW has one entrance for cars into the courtyard and several different possible entrances directly into the main building. The entrance for drivers is through a gate next to the main SSW building. Drivers can park in the courtyard. The courtyard and surrounding paths of the building are uneven in places and can be rocky, grassy or overgrown in the warmer months and slippery in the Winter months, however de-icing salt is laid regularly. The paving outside of the Ceramic […]
Wellbeing roomA relaxed room used by artists and staff to use when they need time away from communal spaces, a space to rest or to do work which requires some quiet space. It is accessible through the door next to the L-shaped sofa. The wellbeing room has a desk, plug sockets, two types of seating and neutral decor. All furniture is movable and plug sockets are desk height. Flooring: Smooth lino in a neutral grey and beige stone effect Lighting: Soft […]
Ruaridh Allen (he/him)Technical Manager Ruaridh Allen is our technical manager, his role is to facilitate and develop what can be offered within the workshops at SSW. He is on hand predominantly within the metal workshop and is enthusiastic about introducing people to the joys of welding and making sparks. He is interested in the possibilities of steel as a tactile and engaging material to experiment with. His background is in metalworking and art fabrication. He has worked for the past […]
Image from Building the Clay Commons photo by Sam TrotmanOur monthly Clay Social are a chance for Lumsden residents to get together and learn or improve their clay skills. These relaxed creative sessions will start with an introduction to some basic clay techniques and offer plenty of time to work on their own creations. Snacks and refreshments provided all materials, consumables and firing are free. Clay Socials are only open to people living in Lumsden, Honeybarrel, Mossat and Kildrummy. Book with our online form letting us know all of the […]
Please note, both of the Holiday Art Clubs are now fully booked, to be put on the waiting list use the booking form. Monday 22 – Friday 26 JulySummer Holiday Art Club (7 – 12 year olds)10 am – 1 pmCome along to the Community Making Space to spend the morning designing, drawing and making a new collective artwork for the village. Working as a team and supported by contemporary artists, young people will work with shape, pattern and colour […]
Image of Chris from Manoeuvre leading a textile workshop. Photo by Joanne MatthewsThese sessions take place from 11am-1pm followed by a cooked lunch and access to the Lumsden Community fridge. Please book with our online form letting us know all of the events you plan to attend, or just turn up on the day. Thursday 27 JunePlant Life in Lumsden with Cait from Cults Croft11 am – 1 pmJoin us as we take a tour of the flora and fauna of Lumsden learning about some of the historical and current uses of […]
Image from Rural School of Economics Summer Camp with Myvillages. Photo by Felicity Crawshaw.We are so excited to be kicking off our Community Making Space Programme this summer with a wide range of free creative and skills based sessions developed in collaboration with our community advisors. This summer we will dig into the possibilities of working with textiles – from skills sessions that will decorate and adorn through to practical workshops on how material connects us to the world and to each other. This textile programme will be the focus of our weekly […]
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