Download PDF Where we are coming from SSW’s mission is to expand the possibilities of what sculpture can be – always working towards positive social and environmental change. One of the ways we are working towards this is to recognise the historic and ongoing omission of diversity within technical workshops and the cultures that this can create within these spaces. We believe that this has led to narrower visions for what sculpture can be and who is able to make […]
Download PDF At SSW we are committed to ensuring a supportive and encouraging workplace for our team and the artists and communities we work with that is in line with our values and with the Scottish Government’s Fair Work First policy. We want to make sure SSW provides an accessible, inclusive, encouraging and empowering environment that enables everyone at SSW to thrive. As such we commit to the following areas: EFFECTIVE VOICE At SSW our small team works collaboratively across […]
Group photo from Building the Clay Commons, photo by Felicity CrawshawClick the links below to read our policies: Community Guidelines Complaints policy Fair work statement
Image credit: Felicity CrawshawClick on a name for more information. Board of Trustees ChairRebecca Davies Board membersDanielle van Zuijlen Eva MastermanMatthew WilcockMhairi SawyerScott HerrettTamara Holmes Brothers, Ph.D Staff Amy BenzieCeramics Technician Anna LomasProgramme Producer Jo NorthedgeCommunities Producer Liz BurnhamFinance Assistant Ruaridh AllenTechnical Director Sam TrotmanProgramme & Partnerships Director Sara GallieFinance & Governance Director Join our board We are open to receive expressions of interest to anyone interested in joining SSW as a trustee at any time through the year. Following our annual skills […]
Photo by Felicity CrawshawFor 4 weeks across November and December Josie KO took part in Residencies in Clay, which supported artists exploring the transformational potential of clay within society and contemporary arts practice. The residency culminated in Building the Clay Commons with Eva Masterman, which brought together local community members, makers and artists from the North East and beyond. Josie reflects on her developing relationship with clay and her thought processes while on residency at SSW. All words by Josie ko. I’ve never […]
Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 April 202410 am – 2 pmFree, but booking is essentialA vegetarian lunch is provided. Calling all adventurers! Come along to SSW for our annual Easter Art Club. This year we will be taking inspiration from our surroundings and together creating a collection of mythical beasts formed out of local materials. We will work with clay, wool, leaves, feathers and other local finds to explore costume making, creating our own folklore and setting up portraits of […]
Photo by Felicity CrawshawFor 4 weeks across November and December Nic Green took part in Residencies in Clay, which supported artists exploring the transformational potential of clay within society and contemporary arts practice. The residency culminated in Building the Clay Commons with Eva Masterman, which brought together local community members, makers and artists from the North East and beyond. Nic shares a collection of reflections and shares memories that she has connected with whilst experimenting with clay. All words by Nic Green. I […]
For 4 weeks across November and December Mina Heydari-Waite took part in Residencies in Clay, which supported artists exploring the transformational potential of clay within society and contemporary arts practice. The residency culminated in Building the Clay Commons with Eva Masterman, which brought together local community members, makers and artists from the North East and beyond. Mina shares a collection of reflections along with some beautiful photos from her time at SSW. Notes on ‘A Residency in Clay’ and ‘Building […]
Potland Inn ProjectAs part of our research and planning for the SSW Community Making Space programme 2024 we are welcoming three national and international guests who also run spaces that connect communities through making and craft. We are excited to welcome Manoeuvre, the Portland Inn Project and Myvillages. Join us for talks, activities and a bowl of soup and get inspired by our trans-local friends and colleagues. How to attend the event This programme is partially supported by the Aberdeenshire Council Local […]
Photo by Felicity CrawshawThis year marks Scottish Sculpture Workshop’s 45th anniversary, on this landmark year we’re sharing our future direction and programme updates as well as a new multi-voiced leadership model set up to underpin this. Expanding the possibilities of what sculpture can be At SSW we want to expand the possibilities of what sculpture can be, continuously working towards positive social and environmental change. We’re doing this by rethinking material and skills-based learning, prioritising process and opening up our workshop space as […]
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