Photo by Felicity CrawshawSSW has simple shared accommodation on site as well as a house in the village. When you stay at SSW you will have a private bedroom, with access to a shared kitchen and bathroom. We allocate rooms randomly and based on availability, unless you let us know of any access needs. Staying on site There are four bedrooms on site, accessed via a steep flight of stairs. Each bedroom has a comfy double bed and storage. Two bedrooms look out […]
The studio at SSW is a bright, warm space. It is a shared studio which encourages conversation and cross-overs, between residency artists and open access artists. The studio has several large desks, but can be set up depending on the group’s requirements. There is 24 hour access to the studio for residents. The studio is available to any artist who comes on Open Access or residency. Images by Felicity Crawshaw
Photo: Ross Fraser McLeanScottish Sculpture Workshop’s two short stack cupolette furnaces offer artists the unique opportunity to experiment with iron casting. Our Senior Technician Eden Jolly has a vast knowledge and experience of running the specialist furnaces and working with iron from ore through to final casts. As with all SSW facilities, artists will be encouraged to participate in every part of the process, from breaking up iron to counting charges and pouring the metal. To work in iron at SSW, request Open […]
SSW is 40! (2019). Photo: Felicity CrawshawThe SSW Communities Room is a warm and bright flexible space, with wifi, a projector and kitchenette. Housing the SSW Library, an eclectic selection of artists’ books, catalogues, reference books and the Frontiers in Retreat Edge Effects library, the space is great for solo research and writing and can be configured as required. The Communities Room also hosts SSW’s Public Talks programme, as an accessible space for events, talks and screenings. The room is available for external hire – please […]
In our metal workshop we can offer a range of metal working processes such as Mig and Tig welding, Angle grinding, drilling, plasma cutting, Oxy/Acetylene cutting and hot and cold bending. With a focus on experimentation and skills development we can support making in many forms – from small scale armatures and maquettes through to the fabrication of larger scale steel sculptures. We can facilitate people with a wide range of skill levels and experience with support from our Technical […]
Photo: Ross Fraser McLean / Studio RoRoThe purpose-built foundry at SSW offers artists training and access to specialist equipment for mould making and casting in hot metals. We have been pouring hot metal on a regular basis at SSW since 1982 and are the only Open Access foundry in the UK. As with all the SSW facilities, the onus is on learning through doing and our technicians are skilled in supporting artists to engage with every part of the process, regardless of experience and skill level. […]
Make use of SSW at any time with Open Access (O/A) available throughout the year. Offered on a ‘Production’ or ‘Research’ basis, with non-residential rates also available, Open Access is here for any artist, maker or individual wishing to develop a project, fabricate work or spend time with their practice. Production O/A can be based within our ceramics studio and metal workshop and supported by a technician who will offer bespoke guidance and training as required to enable you throughout […]
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