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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 […]

A 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 […]

Our 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. Next Clay Social dates:Thursday 19th December 6pm – 8pm Join […]

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 to design a new public artwork for Lumsden. Summer Holiday Art Club is designed for children aged 7 upwards.Children under 7 will need […]

These 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 […]

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 […]

Sam Trotman (she/her)Programme & Partnerships Director Sam Trotman is the Programme and Partnership Director at SSW and forms part of its new co-leadership model alongside Sara Gallie. Within this role she works with the SSW team, artists and local community members in developing the programme and ensuring that everything is in place to make it happen. Sam is a producer by trade and has spent over 20 years supporting artists in developing and sharing their practices across local, national and […]

Joanne Matthews (they/them)Programme ProducerJo works closely with Sam on projects, residencies, events and communications at SSW but above all is the person ensuring artists are taken care of and get the most out of their time at SSW. Jo helps artists with their development and ideas on residencies as well as the practical planning, you’ll also find them stoking the onsite sauna, cooking pancakes at potluck breakfasts and leading walks. Jo works both remotely (based in Edinburgh) and onsite at […]