Calling all early career Silversmiths, Ceramicists and Jewellers!

Don't miss out on your chance to apply for affordable, fully equipped studio space, mentorship from experts in your chosen field, business guidance, commission opportunities and much much more!

What our current and former Starter Studio holders say:

"Everyone is really generous with their time, not just our mentors but other makers in the community too. They put in a lot of effort to help us develop." Fran Onumah

"My practice has definitely become more consistent, because I didn’t study ceramics to begin with. As well, I’ve increased the scale quite considerably so it’s definitely changed because of the programme. Now that we have the technical support as well, I can actually get the marks [on clay] that I’m after. We’ve explored different ways of making. I don’t know if it’s just because I’m coming towards the end of the programme, but I think I’m finding my way of making, and getting settled into what I had in mind 2 or 3 years ago." Becca Brown

"During the programme I was able to build on the pieces that I had made as part of my university degree collection - I got better at making, thanks to the technical support. And then because I moved to Sheffield I did a collection based on Sheffield - that was a big part of being inspired by the programme and the people around me, and went down really well. Even after the programme ended, I was able to get funding from 'Making Ways' to go on a hand-building course to develop my work further - that was as a result of being in Sheffield. Even after you finish the course, it puts you in a community where you find out about opportunities." Meghan Downs

"It's been amazing to have mentoring not only in your craft, but in book-keeping and the business side of things that you just wouldn’t get anywhere else. To have a creative and a business balance, I think is quite unique to Yorkshire Artspace." Daisy Lee-Overton

The programme runs from September 2019 to September 2021, applications close 29th April 2019.

Key Features of the 2 year Programme include:

• 24/7 365 day access to equipped shared studio space (cost £120 per month inclusive of heat/power plus 1 month bond repayable on leaving the programme)
• Access to technical and mentor support
• Face to face business advice and support
• Bursary to undertake online professional development training via The Design Trust
• 'All Fired Up' Ceramic Commission/exhibition opportunitiy
• Receive a 20% discount on regular studio rental for 2 years from completion of the programme (subject to studio availability)