A love of clay and a passion for learning are at the heart of everything we do at Earthworks. So much so that we call it Earthworking - finding happiness through developing our professional practices, learning from one another, and exploring what we are capable of as artists and makers.
Since opening our doors in 2024, we have run a Work Exchange Membership programme to provide early-career potters with practical experience, training and access to our studio community.
Work Exchange Members receive one-to-one support from our technicians and teachers, alongside practical training in the skills involved in running and managing a professional pottery studio. This includes COSHH-compliant cleaning, pugging clay, packing and unpacking kilns, mixing glazes and supporting classes, as well as many of the day-to-day tasks that keep a shared ceramics studio running.
In exchange, Work Exchange Members contribute 4–7 hours of studio support each week and receive Open Access Membership, including all of the associated membership benefits, perks and discounts. Work Exchange Members also have first refusal on paid opportunities and roles that become available at the studio, providing a pathway to develop their skills and experience within the Earthworks team.
If you would like to register your interest in joining our community as a Work Exchange Member, please email info@earthworksceramicstudios.co.uk to join our waiting list.
Work Exchange
Work Exchange
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What we offer you
The work exchange program at our studio in Brixton offers 3 early-career ceramicists free open access membership. Participants receive comprehensive training in the studio glaze mixing, kiln operations, clay processing and addressing common studio issues. They benefit from one-on-one support, access to discounted opportunities, and occasional paid work. Additionally, they can attend teacher demonstrations for free and enjoy all the perks and discounts of Open access membership 18 hrs max.
Participants have access 9am to 9pm in the studio, open access members storage space, and free use of glazes and firings (within reason). They also have opportunities to sell their work in our sales and shows.
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The Interviews
We will invite applicants for interviews in the studio on an ongoing basis as and when we are looking for work exchangees.
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The exchange
In return, work exchangee's provide 7 hours of weekly studio support alongside our technicians including, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
A minimum commitment of 3 months is required and 1 months notice.
- 5 images recent work
each less than 3mb
- 1 page CV
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The Submission
Send all your information to info@earthworksceramic
studios.com