Detail of Jess working on a ceramics piece, image credit: SSWEach month we are sharing more about our Ceramic Subscribers who join us year round in the Ceramics Studio at SSW. Ceramics Subscription enables people to have regular, independent access to SSW’s Ceramics Studio along with some technical guidance. It is aimed at supporting a broad range of people with existing skills and experience working in ceramics as well as those who are beginners. We support people who are keen to develop their ceramics skills and knowledge with regular workshop […]
Donnah and Ceramics Technican Amy at a pit firing, image credit: SSWEach month we are sharing more about our Ceramic Subscribers who join us year round in the Ceramics Studio at SSW. Ceramics Subscription enables people to have regular, independent access to SSW’s Ceramics Studio along with some technical guidance. It is aimed at supporting a broad range of people both artists and makers with existing skills and experience working in ceramics as well as those who are beginners, and are keen to develop their ceramics skills and knowledge with regular […]
Iisa Lepistö on her Ecologies in the Making residency. Photo by Felicity CrawshawOur stone carving facilities are available in our yard and can be open air or under one of our covered areas. Our bankers (individual stone carving benches) are all wheelchair accessible and can be adjusted to suit people of different heights or different sized stone. We can provide maltese and portland limestone to buy, and we use stone with lower silica content to reduce the impact on our team and users. Equipment includes: 4x sets of fire sharp chisels and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Photo by Sam TrotmanThe Community Making Space at SSW is a hub for our local community to learn and share skills in all forms of making. We work with local materials and the skills of people in the area, as well as with contemporary artists based locally, nationally and internationally – creating connections and change through making. Each seasonal programme is developed with our Community Advisors and is informed by the ideas and wants of local residents. The current Spring/Summer 2026 Programme can be […]
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Last reviewed: November 2022Download a pdf version. General All users must treat each other, the staff, site, neighbours and local area with respect and work in line with SSW’s Shared Values Statement (available: ssw.org.uk/about). Users agree to abide by the Ceramics Workshop rules and follow the guidance outlines in your induction at all times. Subscription Your subscription begins on the 28th of the month. Should you wish to cancel your subscription you are required to give one month’s notice. Should […]
Last reviewed: October 2023 General All users must treat each other, the staff, site, neighbours and local area with respect and work in line with SSW’s Shared Values Statement (available: ssw.org.uk/about). Users agree to abide by the Ceramics Workshop rules and follow the guidance outlines in your induction at all times. Subscription Your subscription begins on the 14th of the month. Should you wish to cancel your subscription you are required to give one month’s notice. Should SSW need to […]
Last reviewed: December 2020Download a pdf or MS Word version. General All users must treat each other, the staff, site, neighbours and local area with respect and work in line with SSW’s Shared Values Statement. Booking 1:1 session dates and times will be confirmed via the user’s provided email address by SSW’s Programme and Communications Manager in advance of the 1:1 session. Users will be required to complete an Arrival & Registration form and EDI Monitoring form prior to their […]
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