Become a Member of our Community!

We are an open access workshop so anyone can go through the Induction process and book to use our facilities but we also have a Membership scheme which is another layer of connection with ESW and gives you discounted access.

Members receive regular information about ESW opportunities, monthly Members Opportunities Newsletter by email, bespoke professional opportunities at ESW and elsewhere, and invitations to our dynamic programme of Member events, activities and ESW openings.

Membership benefits:

  • Access to Workshop facilities and equipment at Members rate (currently 50% discount).
  • Monthly Opportunities e-newsletter.
  • Access to Research Space for testing work or conducting meetings.
  • Access to IT Space and photocopier/printer (Session fee applies, charges for photocopying and printing).
  • 15% discount on the Sculpture Courses programme.
  • Invitations to openings of ESW public events.
  • Dedicated Members opportunities and events.
  • Funding and application support from team members.
  • Discounts at selected suppliers.
  • Opportunity to share your project news within our Members Opportunities Newsletter and link to your online presence.
  • Access to Members Facebook page.

ESW’s remit

We sometimes have enquiries from people who want to work on projects which are not within contemporary sculpture practice such as: Joinery, furniture, kitchen or cabinet making; weapons; functional ironmongery such as gates, railings, stairs; car, boat or bike maintenance; stripping down items for fuel or re-use; mass production of ceramic items – our focus is on sculptural ceramics not table ware or jewellery; repair of household items.

We are not set up for those activities as we have to keep our focus on what we are funded to do as a sculpture workshop. There are some other brilliant making facilities in Edinburgh where you might be able to work, if you need help finding them let us know. Additionally, if you are a neighbour and need some practical help, please get in touch.

Ordinary Membership

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Aged 18 or over.
  • Interested in accessing, equipment and services for making art projects.
  • Interested in being part of our Membership community and keeping up to date with what is happening on our programme.

£60 payable in one annual payment (£48 Concession).

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After joining as a Member, the next step is to have a Building Induction.

Professional Membership

Eligibility Criteria, any 4 of the following (evidenced through your CV submitted with the application):

  • Graduated from a recognised school of art.
  • Received one or more public body/corporate commissions or four or more private commissions.
  • Had two or more public exhibitions, and/or public installations and/or public performances (not including degree show) or have been invited to exhibit in a professional exhibition.
  • Received one or more prizes, awards, or bursaries for professional practice.
  • Engaged by contractual agreement in an artist’s placement scheme (e.g a residency).
  • Work purchased for one or more public collections or four or more private collections.
  • Work available for sale through one or more commercial galleries or agents within the last five years.
  • Membership of one or more professional associations or societies.
  • Artwork reviewed or featured in an art journal, magazine or newspaper.
  • Aged 18 or over.
  • Interested in accessing, equipment and services for making art projects.
  • Interested in being part of our Membership community and keeping up to date with what is happening on our programme.

£60 payable in one annual payment (£48 Concession).

Apply Now (insert link)

After joining as a Member, the next step is to have a Building Induction.