ARTSTHREAD speak with Deborah Parkes, co-founder of Clayhill Arts, about the importance of Lifelong Learning.
Clayhill Arts was founded by Deborah and Michael Parkes and is a residential art school in Somerset SouthWest England, committed to life-long learning for those in the arts sector. Working with leading artists and creative professionals, Clayhill Arts runs a programme of courses and masterclasses designed to support participants as they grow their practice.
ARTS THREAD speaks to the directors of Doyle Wham, London’s first contemporary African photography gallery, about starting a gallery in the digital era and how art businesses can succeed in a remote setting – read on to find out more!
Doyle Wham was born from a long-standing ambition of the directors to open a gallery together - something Imme Dattenberg-Doyle and Sofia Carreira-Wham have spoken about since they were at secondary school. The events of 2020 and the global lockdown were a catalyst, as they no longer felt that opening a permanent physical space (and the enormous funds required to do so in London where they live) was necessary.
ARTS THREAD speaks to Sarah Hughes Art Subject Tutor and Curatorial Assistant at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation, about the benefits of taking part in artists residencies and how to apply. Sarah is full of invaluable advice for emerging artists – read on to find out!
West Dean College of Arts and Conservation runs a variety of taught programmes from short courses to MFA degrees. The college is renowned for its emphasis on making and the outstanding facilities that are available to students, including a large ceramics studio and stone carving workshop.
ARTS THREAD speaks to Sophie Rees, founder of Designer/Makers, about setting up a design/craft business and how she set up her own design/craft market in London. Sophie is full of invaluable advice for new graduate and emerging designers and makers - read on to find out!
Interview by our Craft industry specialist Jacqui Rudd.
We spoke with Craft Central about the best way for a recent graduate to find the studio space that’s right for them, from where it should be and how big should it be, through to insurance, health & safety and the key questions to ask when viewing a studio.
Crafts Central have supported craftsmanship and craftspeople, encouraging the public to appreciate craft skills and buy fine craft products. They provide many resources for creative enterprises and individuals including: studio spaces; co-working spaces and desks; educational workshops and classes, plus a busy programme of events held in their gallery.
