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**EVENT NOW CANCELLED** Unfortunately we are having to cancel this weeks talk and workshop with Jez riley French at SSW. We apologise for the short notice. Jez has damaged his back and therefore is unable to travel any distance. At this moment we do not have plans to reschedule the talk and workshop but will look at our programmes and diaries and see what we can do. If we organise another date we will post that information as soon as […]

As the second of our summer residencies comes to a close, we reflect on a beautiful month of incredible weather, art-making, conversation, food, walking, swimming and sauna. We say goodbye and thank you, and wish all the best to our four June Summer Residents; Michael Boyd, Corrie Thomson, Yvette Bathgate, Christiana Bisset and Lumsden Residency artist; George Ridgway.  

In 2018 Scottish Sculpture Workshop launched a new annual Graduate Award programme, devised in collaboration with previous artist residents and graduate award winners. The award is supported through partnerships with five Scottish Universities: Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (University of Dundee), Edinburgh College of Art (The University of Edinburgh), Glasgow School of Art, Grays School of Art (Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen), and Moray School of Art (Moray College University of the Highlands and Islands). This award builds […]

Each year SSW host a series of open talks to accompany our Summer Artist in Residence programme. These talks are set up to bring people together, share food and have vibrant conversations. The 2018 public talks series presents the work of Simone Kenyon in the month of June and Jez riley French in August. Both artists have a deep interest place and make emotive site response work. Simone Kenyon Something moves between Thursday 28 June, 6.30 -7.30pm SSW Library, Lumsden Simone’s talk will introduce elements […]

The first of our summer residencies finished last week with artists Audrey Dazelle, Jack O’Flynn, Yoonjung Kim, Jennifer Clews and Lumsden residency artist’s Anna Wolfe-Pauly and Dorian Braun. Also in residence at this time and dipping into the programme were Naomi Pearce, Katie Anderson and Julia Cowie. We had some beautiful weather and a lot of brilliant work was made. Hoping the weather continues for the next group arriving today.

THE DEADLINE FOR THIS POSITION HAS NOW PAST. Scottish Sculpture Workshop (SSW) are looking for a Programme and Communications Manager. This is a great job opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, driven and has a strong contemporary art knowledge. It is a rare chance to manage the delivery of the SSW programme and have space to be ambitious with it. We are also looking for someone who is interested in communications and sharing the wide range of work we do at SSW […]

Our 2018 Lumsden residency programme began in May with artists Anna Wolfe-Pauly & Dorian Braun undertaking a month long residency alongside our Summer Residency programme. Anna & Dorian spent their time developing their collaborative practice and work with attention, listening practices and group work.  This will lead to a workshop in November as part of SSW’s annual Lumsden Weekend. The Lumsden residency programme collaborates with Lumsden Primary School and during their residency Anna & Dorian led a workshop with the […]

Coffee, cakes, bike fixing and led bike ride Saturday 9th June: 10am – 1pm @ SSW, Lumsden To celebrate the long awaited summer time we welcome Caroldson’s Coffee and Cake pop up cafe to Lumsden. They will be opening up in the SSW library and community room Saturday 9th June from 10am – 1pm serving great coffee and a surprise mix of delicious,  homemade cakes. Joining them will be the Wild Cycle Pit Stop who are on hand to service bikes before leading […]