Open Call

EWRKS 3-Month Ceramics Residency

July – September 2026

Earthworks Ceramic Studios is offering an exciting opportunity for artists working with clay. This three-month residency invites an artist to join a dynamic studio community and focus on the development of a new body of small-scale ceramic work. It’s an opportunity to explore new ideas, refine your technique, and immerse yourself in a creative environment that fosters collaboration and growth.

Application Requirements:

A portfolio featuring 5 images of recent ceramic work
A current CV detailing your artistic background and experience
An artist statement outlining your practice, creative goals, and intentions for the residency

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026, 5:00 PM

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FAQs

Who can apply?
This open call is open to artists at all stages of their career who are working with ceramics, with a particular focus on those interested in developing small-scale work.

Is there a fee to apply?
No. There is no cost to submit an application.

Is there a participation fee if selected?
No. Participation in the programme is free of charge.

Is accommodation provided?
No, accommodation is not provided. Artists are responsible for arranging their own housing for the duration of the opportunity.

Are materials included?
Clay and other materials are not included. Selected artists will be expected to purchase their own clay and any additional materials required for their work.

What kind of work can I make?

This opportunity is centred on the development of small-scale ceramic work. Applicants should consider how their proposal responds to this focus.

Can international Artists apply?

Yes international Artists can apply, thought it is not possible to support visas.

What facilities and firings are available?
The selected artist will have access to shared studio facilities, slab roller, extruder wheels. Firings to both 1000°C (bisque) and 1260°C (stoneware) are included as part of the programme. Firings to other temperatures are available at an addition cost. See members purchases.

How many works should I submit?
Applicants are typically asked to submit a small portfolio of recent work (please refer to the application guidelines for exact requirements).

Can I apply if I work in other mediums?
This opportunity is specifically focused on ceramics. Applicants should demonstrate a clear engagement with clay in their practice.

When will I hear back about my application?
All applicants will be notified of the outcome after the application deadline on the 31st of May 5pm. We will aim to notify all applicants of the out come by the 8th of June.

Who can I contact for further questions?
For any additional queries, please email us at info@earthworksceramicstudios.com

Previous Artists in Residence

Layla Simner-Lock is a sculptor interested in objects of power and our attraction to them. Inspired by an obsession with weaponry, she began recreating weapons and tools in ceramics. By recreating these objects in “fragile” ceramic she aims to challenge perceptions of the material and invite the viewer to consider the object when it is removed from its violent or dynamic function.

Graduated from Central St Martins studying ceramic design, Layla lives and works in London.

Layla will be with us until the end of March 2024!

Olga Siruk born and raised in Russia, and now lives in the London. "My first profession was as a designer-architect, in which I actively worked for 10 years. This experience has significantly influenced my development as a ceramicist. In creating ceramics, I take a project-based approach, focusing on how my work interacts with the environment. Currently, I am extensively experimenting with underglaze techniques, creating my own engobes and underglaze paints, and working on my colour palette. By applying multiple layers of paint, I create depth in the images. While working with abstract drawings, I like to dissect images into rhythms, pauses, and melodies."