Kingsgate Workshops Trust is inviting applications for its Emerging Artists Residency 2012.

Kingsgate Emerging Artists Residency provides 3 recently graduated artists and craftspeople with a subsidised studio and programme of support.

Please click here for application guidance form

Please ensure that you have read the application guidance form before you complete your application.

Please click here for application form - pdf format - word format

Each application requires

1. Completed application form
2. CV
3. CD with 10 images of your work – For email applications please submit 10 jpeg images 72dpi no more than 300kb in size per image

*Please note this residency is for a studio only, it is expected that recipients will be London based and should provide their own accommodation.

Please submit your application to adam@kingsgateworkshops.org.uk

When submitting your application via email please ensure the words 'Kingsgate Emerging Artist Residency 2012' are on your email subject heading.

If you wish to submit / receive an application via post please send a SAE to:
Adam Holmes-Davies
Education and Development Manager
110 – 116 Kingsgate Road, London, NW6 2JG

Deadline for application is Friday 16th March 2012, 6pm.

Kingsgate Emerging Artist residents for 2011 are Benjamin Senior, Eva Masterman, Ella Bryant

In its 5th year at Kingsgate Workshops Trust, the KWT Emerging Artist residency provides 3 recently graduating artists and craftspeople with a subsidised studio and programme of support.
Kingsgate Emerging Artist programme aims to:

• Provide space, time and resources for artists in the early stages of their career to support and develop their own practice.
• Build artists confidence within professional environment
• Establish and build upon existing artistic and audience opportunities within the London Borough of Camden, especially for those who have little access to, or experience of, contemporary visual arts.
• Establish and maintain young and upcoming creative talent within North West London by providing opportunities to work and exhibit

Current KWT mentors are:
Christie Brown http://christiebrown.co.uk/
Nicola Lane http://www.kingsgateworkshops.org.uk/artist_pages/n_lane.htm
Simon Periton http://www.sadiecoles.com/simon_periton/index.html

KWT Emerging Artists 2007 – 2010

2007 - 08 Anthony Luvera http://www.luvera.com/
2007 - 08 Jo Dawn http://www.jodawn.co.uk/
2007 - 08 Olivia Horley
2008 - 09 Alaena Turner http://www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/degree2008/>
2008 - 09 Gaea Todd http://gaeatodd.com/
2008 - 09 Lisa Payne
2010 - Thomas Helyar-Cardwell http://www.tomhc.com
2010 - Amy Moffat http://www.amymoffat.com/
2010 - Oscar Murillo http://oscarmurillo.net/index.htm

Education Building

We welcome inquiries regarding the availability of the Kingsgate Workshops Education building. If you would like information on how to sign up for this fantastic space - designed for use as a studio or workshop space - please contact adam@kingsgateworkshops.org.uk

We offer a wide number of paid art workshops in a range of disciplines and also actively seek to find funding to provide free-of-charge programme, projects and one-off opportunities for people who would normally be excluded from cultural activities due to economic or social reasons.

Work with schools and organisations
Short- and long- term projects can be planned in line with curriculums and as fun activities to enliven the school programme. Our range of skills, combined with broad educational experience and professional artists, leads to high quality experience for students.

Should your school like the opportunity to be involved with us please contact us at 0207 328 7878 or email the Education and Gallery Manager at adam@kingsgateworkshops.org.uk

Our thanks to the following funders and to other supporters who wish to remain anonymous.
Awards for All, Arts Council England, Save the Children, London Borough of Camden, Camden Council's Intergenerational Projects, Camden Youth and Connexions Service, West Hampstead and Kilburn Neighbourhood Partnership Community Chest, DISC, ITV Fund, The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers and The Duis Charitable Trust.

Education building for hire

Kingsgate Workshops Trust’s purpose-built education building, designed by the award-winning architects Adams and Sutherland, is a valuable and well utilised resource for art classes, projects and events. It offers 400sq ft of space available for hire.

For more information on hiring our education work and bookings please contact: Adam Holmes-Davies, Education and Gallery Officer on 020 7328 7878 or adam@kingsgateworkshops.org.uk

Workshops and Classes

Monday Life Classes - Tutor: Mary Treherne.

Tutored Life classes at Kingsgate studio 26 ( Bell D ) 7-9.30pm.
Drawing from a wide variety of professional models

Starts: Jan 9th, 1/2 term, Feb 13th end of term March 19th Mondays

Drop in rate £14, half £65 or full term £130 payed in advance discounted to £13 per session, please bring your own drawing materials.

Any other queries please email : mstreherne@gn.apc.org or call 0208 1416367

Tuesday Basketry Workshops - Tutor: Polly Pollock
Tuesdays 12 -3pm

Kingsgate Workshops is runs contemporary basketry workshops every Tuesday. All classes are suitable for complete beginners and will also be of interest to students with some previous experience.

For further information and to enrol please contact Polly Pollock

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Wednesday drawing and painting classes - Tutor: Eva Swiderska
Wednesdays 10–1PM

A class alternating 6 week sessions of drawing and painting to discover through a variety of different approaches and different media the relationship between observation and imagination. This class will suit all levels of experience from beginners to students who have already been drawing/painting for some time but would like to take a step back and consider fresh approaches to their work. The main requirement is an enthusiastic commitment.

The class will run in two 12 week cycles during 2010 – 2011 starting 22nd September. The cost is £240 per cycle. The classes will take place at the Kingsgate Workshop & Trust Education Building, 110-116 Kingsgate Road, London, NW6 2JG.

For further information please contact Eva Swiderska tel: 020 8567 3312, email: e.swiderska@virgin.net

Thursday Mosaic Workshop - Tutor: Debra Collis

Thursday 10–1PM

Imagine a portrait in mosaic… use up your broken crockery to create a plant pot… adorn a mirror to your own design…..experiment with both traditional and innovative mosaic techniques. Come to drop-in Thursday classes and learn or develop mosaic skills in this versatile and engrossing medium.

Workshop is run by practising mosaic artist and experienced teacher. (Recent work has included private commissions, member of Southbank Mosaics Group, and facilitator on art projects with schools and community groups). More images and information available on www.createmosaic.com Great for beginners to start learning basic mosaic processes.

Please contact Debra Collis on 07939400324 / contact@createmosaic.com

Thursday Painting Jam - Tutor: Dalia Zermon

Dates: January: Thurs 12th 7-10pm

Friday Painting Class (RAW) Workshop

Friday 10–1PM

RAW is a group of committed local amateur artists who meet weekly every Friday morning at Kingsgate Workshops Trust Education building, to paint, explore and support each other using acrylics and other mixed media. To find out more about costs and joining our class please contact Shirley, on  07983510638 or e mail shirley@rjacook.freeserve.co.uk

Saturday & Sunday, Painting Jam - Tutor: Dalia Zermon

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Past Projects

Past Education projects and Workshops 2010 - 2007

Get involved / Volunteer @ Kingsgate

If you would like to know more information about Kingsgate Education Projects or would like to get involved in some way, please contact us at the Kingsgate office on 020 7328 7878 or adam@kingsgateworkshops.org.uk

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