Short Description
Our Makers-in-Residence are creative practitioners with a strong connection to Waltham Forest, who are provided a space in our shared studios with access to our wood and metal workshops for three months. Some may be aspiring to launch a creative business, eager to develop technical skills, or pursue a career within a craft and education environment, so we offer them space and guidance to a navigate a pivotal career transition. Inductions are provided as well as regular support sessions with our team.
We first set up our residency programme in 2021 to support early career makers to get access to space and tools, support, and opportunity to build their network.
Eligibility
Are you an artist or maker with a strong connection to Waltham Forest, or an interest in our local area, looking to develop your practice? We would love to hear from you.
We are offering a creative practitioner with an interest in our local area and community the opportunity to grow their skills and practice with a three month residency at Blackhorse Workshop.
- You are a creative practitioner with a strong interest in wood and/or metalwork
- You value community-driven spaces and believes in the power of making to create positive change – whether through promoting creative health and wellbeing, or highlighting the societal power of art
- You have a strong connection to Waltham Forest, or an interest in location specific research or local communities
- As part of our commitment to diversifying access to wood and metalworking, we are prioritising makers who are currently underrepresented in our workshop and studio spaces, including women, non-binary individuals, trans people, and people from the global majority.
Submission Requirements
- What are your expectations for the residency? What kind of support are you hoping to receive?
- How would a residency at Blackhorse Workshop benefit your practice? How would you use your time and access to the workshop?
- How do you hope the community of creative practitioners and makers will help your practice develop?
- What is your relationship to Waltham Forest or interest in the local area or community of Blackhorse Workshop
- Attach up to 5 examples of your work (max. 10 pages in PDF format)
How to Apply
Send the Application Requirements to giulia@blackhorseworkshop.co.uk
Program Benefits & Awards
- Free desk space in our shared makers’ studio for 3 months*
- Free access to our wood and metal workshops
- Free workshop induction (wood machine shop, metalwork)
- Development support through regular feedback sessions with our team
- The opportunity to present your work through a public event at the end of the residency (e.g., talk, workshop, or small showcase)
- Opportunities to develop teaching skills (if of interest)
- The chance to get involved in our young people and community outreach programme (if of interest)
Entry Fee
None
Location
London, United Kingdom
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 23 April 2025
Residency Periods:
- May – August 2025
- September – November 2025
Website Link: https://blackhorseworkshop.co.uk/project/residency/
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