Foot wedging clay, image credit: SSWA place where pottery meets the pub!Come and join us once a month from 6–8pm for an evening of getting together with neighbours and having fun with all things clay. These relaxed creative sessions will introduce different clay techniques including making stamps and sprigs, press moulding and creating pots for the garden, while offering plenty of time to work on your own creations. If you haven’t used clay before don’t worry, no experience is required. Snacks and refreshments are provided […]
Image credit: Felicity CrawshawIntro The stonecarving workshop is outside in the courtyard. It is accessed by going across the courtyard and into the sheltered outdoor area. The stonecarving workshop offers hand-carving processes with manual tools. The stonecarving technician is Lewis. PPE You are required to wear a boiler suit and safety glasses. A dust mask and protective gloves are optional. You are required to remove boiler suits before entering kitchen spaces to prevent the spread of dust in areas where food is prepared. […]
Plaster room, image credit: Felicity CrawshawIntro The plaster room is situated at the back of the barn-like building that houses the metal fabrication workshop. This is where you can make plaster moulds. The building can be accessed via the courtyard and has three entrances: Large double doors in the courtyard which offers close to level access apart from a 1 inch metal lip to navigate. A single door in the courtyard across from the main entrance which has one shallow step. A single door down […]
Image credit: Felicity CrawshawIntro The Bothy is where the shared kitchen lives which is used by artists who are staying on site, artists who are visiting for the day as well as staff. It contains: The Bothy has a large table and lots of chairs. It is a flexible communal space that is used for working on laptops, reading and meetings. It also contains a small laundry room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and drying rack and an accessible toilet. Entrance To […]
Bothy Level-Access Accommodation, image credit: Felicity Crawshaw Intro This is the level-access step-free accommodation at SSW. It is attached to the Bothy kitchen which is the shared kitchen and dining space. It is accessible via the side entrance from the main road or from the courtyard. The door has a key-code lock. Practical Notes The room has underfloor heating and a radiator and the temperature of the room can be easily adjusted on a wall mounted thermostat in the corridor. There is a wall mounted pulldown clothing […]
Image credit: SSWA place where pottery meets the pub!Come and join us once a month from 6-8pm for an evening of getting together with neighbours and having fun with all things clay. These relaxed creative sessions will introduce different clay techniques such as hand building and applying glazes and offer you plenty of time to work on your own creations. If you haven’t used clay before don’t worry, no experience is required. Snacks and refreshments are provided and all materials, consumables and […]
Image Credit: Ross McLeanDates: Wednesday 24 – Friday 26 March 2027 Times: Teaching starts at 10am and finishes around 4pm. The shared artist studio and library is available 24/7 for use after teaching finishes. Cost: £400 (includes tuition, materials, consumables, firing and accommodation) Places: 6 (Beginner+ – no experience required) Access information is at the bottom of this page. In this course, participants will be introduced to the vast world of glazing and atmospheric firing. Aimed at those who are newer to the glazing […]
Image Credit: Felicity CrawshawDates: Wednesday 17 – Friday 19 February 2027 Times: Teaching starts at 10am and finishes around 4pm. The shared artist studio and library is available 24/7 for use after teaching finishes. Cost: £400 (includes tuition, materials, consumables, firing and accommodation) Places: 6 (Beginner+ – no experience required) Access information is at the bottom of this page. In this course, participants will be guided through a range of processes in hand-building with clay with encouragement to go big! Together we will explore […]
Image Credit - Felicity CrawshawDates: Wednesday 27 – Friday 29 May 2026 Time: Teaching starts at 10am and finishes around 4pm. The shared artist studio and library is available 24/7 for use after teaching finishes. Cost: £400 (includes tuition, materials, PPE and accommodation). Places: 4 (Beginner + no experience required.) Information on access is at the bottom of this page. In this course, participants will learn how to start working with, or develop their skills in metal. Through the course participants will learn: These […]
Image Credit: Felicity CrawshawDates: Monday 14 – Friday 18 September 2026 *We can offer accommodation on the Sunday evening for people travelling from further afield for an additional £36. Please email accounts@ssw.org.uk if this is required, following booking online. Time: Teaching starts at 10am and finishes around 4pm. The optional evening programme will start from 5pm. Cost: £665 (includes tuition, materials, consumables, PPE and accommodation). Places: 4 Level: Some knowledge or experience of using metal required. Information on access is at the bottom […]
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