Photo by Felicity CrawshawThere 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 […]
Photo by Felicity CrawshawThe 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 […]
Photo by Felicity CrawshawThe 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 […]
Photo by Felicity CrawshawThe Community Making Space is a flexible multipurpose space that was launched in 2022. It hosts a community events programme which can be found on the SSW website and posters in the window. It can also be used by residents with child dependents as a hang-out and play space. Soft mats, yoga mats and some toys are available to use. The space is accessible via the front on-street entrance through a door with an automatic door button, as well as […]
Photo by Mina Heydari-WaiteScottish Sculpture Workshop is based in the village of Lumsden, a rural inland village in Aberdeenshire with approximately 400 inhabitants. The village is one main road with small side roads and paths either side. It is surrounded by farmland and countryside. The main road in the village has pavements with drop curbs at occasional crossing points. The crossing points are silent and without blister paving. Many side roads and country roads in the village and surrounding area have no pavement. […]
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 […]
Wellbeing roomA 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 […]
Image from Building the Clay Commons photo by Sam TrotmanOur 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 […]
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