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The metal, wood, casting and store workshops are the two large buildings in the courtyard across from the main building. Surrounding the buildings are lots of large objects and materials. These workshops are currently closed and access information will be added when they are reopened. The metal workshop is due to be open in August 2024 allowing access to welding, the forge and stone work.

The Sauna is the small wooden hut in the courtyard next to the Bothy.  The entrance to the sauna is around the back on the narrow paved path through a door with a pull hole-handle. There is a low seat next to the door and higher benches. The sauna needs to be prepared by a member of staff and safety information will be provided. There is natural lighting in the sauna through the small window. The space can get very […]

There are four independent SSW buildings in the courtyard, separate from the main building. The two large barn-style buildings are wood, metal and casting workshops as well as a store. The small wooden clad structure is an outdoor sauna that was constructed as an artwork in 2017. The small stone building is The Bothy. The wood and metal workshops are currently closed so there is no thorough access information for these spaces for now. The Bothy is currently being refurbished […]

The layout of SSW can be confusing, especially for the first couple of days or the first couple of times you visit if you are a day visitor. The main SSW building contains

Onsite Accommodation Bathroom 1This bathroom is at the end of the hallway where the bedrooms are. It contains a toilet, shower, sink and bins. A shower seat is available to use, ask a staff member for this. The decor is neutral and there is natural lighting from the skylight window or bright ceiling lights. There is a pole to open and shut the window. Onsite Accommodation Bathroom 2This bathroom is at the top of a set of stairs, and is […]

There are four on-site accommodation rooms with two bathrooms. The on-site accommodation can be accessed through the side door which is a code locked heavy fire door with a small turn latch and no door handle and it is not automated. This is the most direct entrance to the accommodation but it can also be accessed through any other door into the main building.  From the side entrance you access the ground floor landing, this entrance is step-free but the […]

Accessible Toilet 1 This accessible toilet is next to the main entrance on the raised paved area in the courtyard which contains doorways to the SSW Main Office and Artists’ Studio North. There is space to enter with a wheelchair. It has grab bars, a lowered sink, and emergency cord. This toilet has a fold-down baby changing facility. The lighting is very bright, there are no windows and it is a confined space. Large Toilet 2 This large toilet is […]

The ceramic studio hosts artist residents as well as Ceramic Subscribers who use thestudio on Thursdays and Fridays as day visitors. The studio is supported by Ceramic Technician, Amy Benzie who works Tuesday – Friday and you can access technician support on these days. Following an induction to the studio by Amy you are able to use it 24/7. Separate Process and Equipment inductions are also offered in advance of using them. You will be asked  to sign your induction […]

The 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 […]