Starter Studios

To foster new talent and support early career artists, Yorkshire Artspace run three Starter Studio Programmes.  Designed to help ambitious and entrepreneurial artists who are at an early career stage to develop their skills and creative enterprises in a supportive environment the programmes offer access to shared workspace, equipment, technical and mentoring business advice as well as commission and exhibition opportunities. 

Starter Studio Programme for Designer Silversmiths  \
Persistence Works Studios

Over the last 9 years we have supported 15 ambitious and talented designer silversmiths to kick-start their careers in a fully equipped silversmith workshop at the award winning Persistence Works studio complex in Sheffield. Most of the silversmiths who have completed the programme have set up their own silversmith workshop, either in Sheffield or other parts of the country, and continue to run successful silversmiths businesses.

The programme's sponsor, supporters and funders are proud of what has been achieved over the last 9 years and delighted to have contributed significantly to Sheffield's aim to remain the UK centre for innovative metalwork design and craftsmanship.

Further details and application forms can be downloaded from this page. We have places for up to four emerging designer silversmiths. Deadline for applications is Friday 30th July.

If you like to arrange a visit to the workshop or have any questions about the programme then please contact Mir Jansen, Programme Manager on 0114 2130111 / 2761769 or email mir@artspace.org.uk .

"Having established and renowned silversmiths as our mentors has given us a better sense of direction.  Because they share their knowledge and experience so openly, it has really helped with determining how to take the first and often frightening steps to setting up our own silversmithing businesses" Sarah Denny, Silversmith (and previous beneficiary of the programme)

NEW for 2010: Starter Studio Programme for Ceramicists \ 
Manor Oaks Studios

Early Summer 2010, Yorkshire Artspace will expand its workspace provision with 4 brand new studio units in the Manor area of Sheffield, close to the City Centre and situated on the site of a former deer park.  We have been working closely with our partner organisation Green Estate to develop these purpose built, eco-designed units which are especially suitable for crafts people.  With grants from Arts Council England - Yorkshire and Foyle Foundation we will develop  our starter studio and residency programme for ceramicists.   

Further details and application forms can be downloaded from this page. We have places for up to two emerging ceramicists. Deadline for applications is Friday 30th July.

If you like to arrange a visit to the site or have any questions about the programme then please contact Mir Jansen, Programme Manager on 0114 2130111 / 2761769 or email mir@artspace.org.uk.

NEW for 2010: Starter Studio Programme for Engaged Practice \
Knutton Road Studios

Planned for completion in early Summer 2011, Yorkshire Artspace will expand its workspace provision with 10 brand new studio units in the Parson Cross area of Sheffield, with good transport links to the City Centre as well as the M1 motorway. We are working in partnership with SOAR enterprises as part of SOAR Works. 

With this our starter studio programme for Engaged Practice we want to enable artists at an early stage of their career to explore a collaborative, socially engaged and community focused practice within this neighbourhood.  A grant from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation will support both our starter and residency programme in this neighbourhood.  Initially, the programme will be housed in temporary accommodation until Knutton Road Studios have been completed.

Further details and application forms can be downloaded from this page. We have places for up to two emerging artists. Deadline for applications is Friday 30th July.

If you have any questions about the programme then please contact Rachael Dodd, Programme Manager on 0114 2130111 / 2761769 or email rachael@artspace.org.uk.