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Announcing our 2020 - 21 season, which will see a packed program featuring new work, the best of international artists and some old favourites. North Lands Creative has supported brave, creative and amazing ideas since 1995. This season marks the third year of our new strategic vision for our organisation and preparation for our 25th anniversary. North Lands Creative is the UK’s premier glass studio; an independent and ambitious organisation on the peripheral part of Europe with a local, national and international remit. We are a home for contemporary studio glass, a producing studio, a resource for artists and a critical hub for international glass making. North Lands Creative works with artists across all art forms to make and present extraordinary work that inspires and provokes audiences. For artists and audiences, it is an opportunity to be immersed in an environment where there is sometimes no differentiation between sea and sky, where isolation is experienced in all four directions. On a human level, the purity of the environment makes artists re-think and re-imagine their practice and brings much needed time to breathe, unplug and tap into the natural surroundings for inspiration. North Lands Creative independence and history has always been defined by three things ‘Artists, Location and Ambition’ these will continue to play an important role in our future. As we roll out our new season in the coming months, we look forward to welcoming you to North Lands Creative to experience some of that inspiration. The founding spirit of North Lands Creative was centred on artists. We are proud of our legacy but it is not a history that lies heavy on our shoulders; it is a history of reinvention, of evolution, of looking to the future and of change. Looking to the future is embedded in our DNA. Our new strategic plan has provided a catalyst to re-examine our purpose as a space for artists and audiences. As a centre of excellence for glass we use this to reflect, to re-imagine our future and to develop new ways to ensure that everything we do remains innovative and is delivered to the highest possible standards under the best possible conditions. We are proud to play our part in building a stronger glass community and discovering new talents and offering opportunities; we are thankful to Creative Scotland and other supporters for making this work possible. It is an exciting time for North Lands Creative, as the arts are needed in ever more challenging times, and we hope that you will join us as audiences, participants and partners as we move forward. Check out our new season brochure. Come and make the visit to North Lands Creative in 2020.
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north lands creative 2020 class program ‘A Vocabulary of Glass Engraving’ Pavlína Čambalová (Czech) 13 – 20 July 2020 ‘ Simply Makiko’ Makiko Nakagami (Japan) 2-6 August 2020 ‘Defining Tradition’ Dante Marioni (USA) 13 – 19 August 2020 ‘Digital Manufacturing Experiments with Murano Glass’ Nicola Moretti with Damiano Frison (Italy) 24 – 30 August 2020 ‘A Master Class of Disorderly Inquiry’ Kit Paulson (USA) 14 – 20 September 2020
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our class program is a supportive environment where techniques can be intensively learned. Led by Master practitioners classes will focus on methodology and processes enabling artists who wish to work with glass the chance to develop new skills and directions in their practice. in depth classes are led by master artists in their field for Students who want to develop their knowledge of materials and process. The class program particularly focuses on developing ideas and exchanging knowledge with peers from all over the world.
‘A Vocabulary of Glass Engraving’ Pavlína Čambalová (Czech) 13 – 20 July 2020 Engraving, Imagery, Composition All levels welcome Price: £900 Drawing on personal imagery as source material, this masterclass will take a bold and experimental approach to mark making on glass. Students will be led in a variety of techniques including copper and diamond wheel engraving, cutting lathes, pendant drills and air tools. From intensive investigating into surface decoration and textures; to carving deep in to the material and creating patterns of bold sculptural relief. Each participant will be encouraged to develop an individual approach and distinctive vocabulary of mark making. Urged to redefine ideas through the medium of engraved glass. Pavlína Čambalová (b. 1986, Frýdlant, Czech Republic) studied gem cutting and engraving at the School of Applied Arts in Turnov, Czech Republic, then Glass Design and Engraving at the Higher Glass School in Nový Bor, Czech Republic. She worked as an engraver at Lobmeyr of Vienna since 2008, turning freelance in 2016. She works in her own studio in Zelezny Brod, Czech Republic. Čambalová has been the recipient of several awards including the Main Award for glass engraving from the Symposium of Schools of Applied Arts, the Moser Company Award, the Commendation of the Jury of the Internationaler Glaskunstpreis der Stadt Rheinbach in 2007; and a 2012 award from Craft and Art in Glass in the engraved glass category.
‘ Simply Makiko’ Makiko Nakagami (Japan) 2-6 August 2020
‘Defining Tradition’ Dante Marioni (USA) 13 – 19 August 2020
Glassmaking, Design, Japanese Aesthetics All levels welcome Price: £780
Glassblowing, Design, Colour, Form, Light Intermediate to advanced level Price: £1,300
Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranged flowers is a simplified and stylized aesthetic in which all elements of a composition combine to make a harmonious whole. Guided by precision, a core value of Japanese culture. This class will explore the ethics of Ikebana, through the medium of hot glass and glassblowing.
This class is ideally suited for those already possessing hot glass making skills. With demonstrations daily, this class will teach a combination of American & Venetian glass blowing techniques. The facilities at North Lands Creative create an intimate atmosphere in which to watch and learn from this glass master.
Beginning with the simple bubble, students will be shown how to design and develop containers that have an intended purpose, before using their finished glass work in personal Ikebana arrangements. The significant Japanese narratives of harmony, respect, purity and tranquillity will be carefully explored throughout the class. Culminating in a collaborative traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony.
Dante Marioni was born into a family of glassblowers; from an early age Dante spent summers at Pilchuck Glass School. Before studying glassblowing at The Glass Eye, Washington, where he met Benjamin Moore, who confirmed his passion & commitment to pursue glassblowing. Over the years, Dante has taught extensively in many countries with influences from Lino Taglipietra and Richard Marquis.
Makiko Nakagami is associate professor at Toyama City Institute of Glass Art in Japan. Toyama City Institute of Glass Art was founded in 1991, and is located on the Northwest coast of Japan’s main island of Honshu on the outskirts of Toyama City between the Tateyama mountain range and the Sea of Japan. Toyama City, as part of the Toyama City Total Planning Project, has begun ‘The Support of Creation of a New Art and Culture’ and has been working hard to create a supportive structure and community for glass artists to work within. Makiko creates simple blown glass tableware and vessels designed for eating and drinking and also for plants including simple Ikebana traditionally used for Japanese flower arrangement.
His execution to combine American and Venetian techniques is world-renowned. ‘I have never really been in love with all the obvious qualities of glass. I am more in love with the process and the traditions, age-old and of the contemporary studio variety. Form is always my primary concern; light manipulation and colour are almost an afterthought.’ Dante Marioni is considered a master of glassblowing and his work is held in numerous private and public collections worldwide.
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‘Digital Manufacturing Experiments with Murano Glass’ Nicola Moretti with Damiano Frison (Italy) 24 – 30 August 2020
‘A Master Class of Disorderly Inquiry’ Kit Paulson (USA) 14 – 20 September 2020
Murrine, Hot-glass 3D Digital Moldblowing Intermediate to advanced level Price: £1,100
Flameworking, Sculpting, Installation All levels welcome Price: £ 1,100
The experimental undertaking for this class is based on the study of two traditional techniques: glass blowing and melting on refractory plaster molds. The class will look at the experimentation that concerns the combination of computational design, 3D printing and fused glass mold casting using murrine. By looking at different techniques of digital manufacturing students will learn how to make hand blown glass with different digital technique molds and how this could help in the production process. Nicola will be joined by Damiano Frison, designer and maker that investigates the possibilities between new technologies and the millenary tradition of glass craftsmanship.
This class will focus on creating complex glass structures from solid borosilicate rod. Beginning with basic flame working techniques students will learn how to draw with the glass. Developing and building an intricate web like structures from scale drawings and simple motifs.
Nicola Moretti is a skilled and histrionic glass master who has the innate spirit of curiosity. His specialities are custom productions and the using of murrine, but above all what strive is his propensity to experiment new solutions that dialogue with traditional glass processing techniques. After a thirty-year experience in glass processing and with a long family tradition that dates back to the second half of the nineteenth century, in 2013 the brothers Alberto and Nicola Moretti founded a dynamic company, specializing in murrino glass processing and glass fusing. Damiano Frison worked in Del_Fablab of University Ca’ Foscari of Venice, and continues to explore how experimentation can evolve into production with Lunardelli Venezia.
Bring grand ideas, a pencil, and a compass and be taught how to convert your paper machinations into delicate, complex drawings of glass. Kit Paulson received her MFA from Southern Illinois University and her BFA from Alfred University. She has taught at schools including Penland School of Craft, Pilchuck Glass School and Bildwerk Frauenau. Kit has completed residencies including the Rosenberg Residency at Salem State University, S12 Gallery in Bergen, Norway and the Tacoma Museum of Glass. She has received scholarships from Pilchuck Glass School, Corning Museum of Glass, Pittsburgh Glass Center, The Windgate Foundation and Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass. She is currently a resident artist at Penland School of Craft in North Carolina.
CLASS INFORMATION
how to apply All classes can be booked online. Bookings received are considered on a first-come, first served basis. No application form is required but we do ask applicants to check the experience level required. Early booking is advisable to avoid disappointment.
Payment plan To increase accessibility for all we offer a payment plan for all our Masterclasses. A non refundable 50% deposit is required to secure your place on the class. The ballance payments will be made in monthly installments.
WHATS INCLUDED
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Class Fee’s include, materials and tuiton, evening meals, courtesy bus return travel from Inverness and field trips to some of the most stunning landscapes in Scotland.
Each class lists the experience level required. Please contact us if you require further clarification, as a guide our experience levels are:
Tutors and class participants dine together each evening in one of our North Lands selected venues serving amazing locally sourced food. This is included in the class fees and gives participants the opportunity to share creative thoughts in an inspiring locale.
Introductory: no experience required in the technique listed. Intermediate: 2-4 years experience required in the technique listed. Advanced: 5+ years experience required in the technique listed.
travel We are delighted to be able to offer a courtesy bus to Lybster. All you have to do is get yourself to Inverness by the designated departure day/time given to you in your confirmation letter. Inverness Airport has excellent air connections to London, Bristol, Birmingham, Dublin and most European cities.
need help You may direct any enquiries to North Lands Creative by calling +0044 (0) 1593 721 229 emailing info@northlandscreative.co.uk visiting www.northlandscreative.co.uk
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highlights 2019
Gemma Truman“Shelligoe Bucket” Louis Thompson Masterclass ‘The Glass Makers’ Orchestra’ NLC Hot Shop | May 2019
Bill Gudenrath Masterclass ‘Intrdocution to Venetian Tecniques’ NLC Hot Shop | August 2019
“ an amazing dynamic: everyone had come from different skill levels, with different backgrounds and intentions but were all really open to just being free and enjoying the process” Calum Dawes Louis Thompson ‘The Glass Makers’ Orchestra’ May 2019 Eric Goldschmidt Masterclass | Flameworked Borosilicate Goblets | August 2019 Photo Credit Angus Mackay
Scholarships
Scholarships 2020 Our 2020 Scholarship Program is made possible by the generosity of private sponsorship and donations. The selection is highly competitive and we will choose individuals who we believe will benefit the most from attending a class at North Lands Creative. Applicants must demonstrate: • A clear progression in advancing their artistic skills and studies • An intermediate competency in their chosen technique • Clear evidence of a fiscal barrier to participate • The future development opportunities such an award would bring
deadline 4th March 2020
Scholarships information
In 2020, North Lands Creative will award scholarship funding to a maximum of £500 towards the class fee to the following classes: A Vocabulary of Glass Engraving, Pavlína Čambalová 13-20 July 2020 Simply Makiko, Makiko Nakagami 2-6 August 2020 Digital Manufacturing Experiments with Murano Glass Nicola Moretti & Damiano Frison, 24-30 August 2020
how to apply Applicants are required to submit: • Completed Application Form • Images: Maximum of 5 images/ video files of recent work • Reference letter (reference detailing your suitability for a scholarship) Applications must be received by 17:00pm, Wednesday 4th March 2020 Email to info@northlandscreative.co.uk REF: Scholarship 2020
Our hot shop demo artists include Seattle glass artist, Dante Marioni, who will also be delivering the keynote speech; Dante continues to push the limits of his craft. Using innovative and complex cane patterns on flawlessly crafted forms, Marioni successfully draws our attention to the optics and elegance of his contemporary glass sculptures. Inspired by aspects of popular culture, Fredrik Nielsen assimilates graffiti, music, videos and performance within his practice as a glass artist creating large-scale works that challenge existing hierarchies within art and contemporary craft. Nicola Moretti fifth generation Murano master is a prolific designer who combines technical tradition with modernity exploring combination of computational design, 3D printing and fused glass mould casting using murrine.
Hannah Gibson, Whispering Sweet Nothings, Recycling Narratives.
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Our much-loved Glass Nexus Forum returns with a vibrant mix of demos, lectures and workshops. Bringing together the glass community over three days to access experience, insight and new processes to realise their own projects and potential. The full program will be launched in June, in the meantime explore some of the forum highlights
Dante Marioni
Hannah Gibson will be speaking on her passion for sustainability and recycling, using 100% recycled glass and found objects. Whilst studying Geology at the University of Edinburgh Hannah became fascinated by the mineralogy and the reactions between various elements, metals and compounds. This led her towards a passion for the alchemy of glass. Audrey Whitty is the vice-chair of the Irish Museums Association and joins North Lands Creative Board in 2020. Audrey will be a panel speaker looking at collecting today and what motivates museum collection policy and how do we plan for the future of glass collections. Audrey has been the Head of Collections and Learning of the National Museum of Ireland since April 2019 and during 2013 and 2014 she was the curator of European and Asian Glass at The Corning Museum of Glass, New York.
NORTH LANDS CREATIVE GLASS NEXUS FORUM
2020
Tickets £20 21ST- 23RD AUGUST Lybster, Caithness
Fredrik Nielsen
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Keynote addresses, panel discussions, Pecha Kucha presentations, demonstrations, exhibitions and workshops featuring an international line up of artists, curators and producers. The third Glass Nexus Forum brings together the glass community over three days to access experience, insight and new processes to realise their own projects and potential. Our mission is to build a network of pioneers who share the ability to respond to change, identify opportunities and act on them to better shape our collective creative future here at North Lands Creative and beyond. The forum explores new ways of engaging with the materiality of contemporary glass and its potential to influence, seek alternatives, sustain practice and point to solutions to the many challenges faced by our international community.
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Nicola Moretti Lotte Karlsen, ‘Art As Activism’ Manchester
Emma Baker, Carragh ,2019
North Lands Creative is hosting an exh developing talent of artists. Open to na artists whether you are self-taught, a s ed, as long as you are within 10 years of with glass. The Emerging Artist Prize exhibition will be held during our este weekend.
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how to apply Submit upto 3 images of work, with supporting descriptions CV & Artist Bio Applications should be sent to : info@northlandscreative.co.uk | Ref: Emerging Artist Exhibition 2020
Terms & Conditions All eligible applications will be viewed and selected by a jury, artists will be informed of the selection. Works must comprise of over 50% of glass to be eligible for selection. All work for sale. Successful applicants are responsible to install work on Thursday 20th August 10am-7pm and de-install on Monday 23rd August 10am-4pm.
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Emma Goring Sofa on CLED 2018
Alexandra Mureșan Panta Rhel VIII 2018
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pecha kucha We are looking for contributors for our Pecha Kucha sessions over the forum weekend. “Pecha Kucha” (Japanese: ぺちゃくちゃ chit-chat) is a storytelling format, where a presenter shows 20 slides for 20 seconds of commentary each (6 minutes and 40 seconds in total).
Please submit Up to 20 slides of work Artist Statement Please send your supporting documentation to info@northlandscreative.co.uk Ref: Pecha Kucha 2020
Terms & Conditions All eligible applications will be viewed and selected by the forum team, applicants will be informed of the selection. All presentations must adhere to the Pecha Kucha rules. Successful presenters are required to send their final presentation slides to info@northlandscreative.co.uk Ref: Pecha Kucha 2020 by 27th July 2020.
Deadline Friday 1st June 2020
Damiano Frison
Dante Marioni
Hannah Gibson, Whispering Sweet Nothings, Recycling Narratives.
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DEMONSTRATORS WANTED Are you interested in demonstrating at the Glass Nexus Forum in 2020? North Lands Creative invites you to apply for a chance to demonstrate alongside some of the biggest names in the world of glass. Please submit: Up to 3 images of recent work Details of previous demonstrations undertaken CV Application deadline Friday 1st June 2020. Please send your supporting documentation to info@northlandscreative.co.uk with reference: Demo 2020.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
All eligible applications will be viewed and selected by the forum team The forum team will determine time and length of demonstration as per forum guidelines Demo artists are responsible for their own travel and accommodation Any work made during the demos will be auctioned TO fund future activities at North Lands Creative
Deadline Friday 1st June 2020
COLLECT
North Lands Creative is a national charity that encourages an appreciation and understanding of contemporary glass. With the help of our supporters we raise funds to provide opportunity for artistic innovation and potential. As a not for profit our income goes directly in to helping build a stronger glass community which benefits many artists and crafts makers globally. We are proud to celebrate the outstanding British and international creativity in glass. All the artists at Collect have a connection to North Lands Alastair Pilkington Studio, and the work has been inspired by their immersive time on the artist-in-residence program or as a collaborative process on our associate artist projects.
Laura Quinn“Sisyphus Arm Piece� Handmade glass, gold leaf, laser cut leather and clear resin, 2019
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North Lands Creative at Collect 2020 will celebrate the outstanding British and International creativity in glass. All the exhibiting artists have a connection to our Alastair Pilkington Studio and the work has been inspired by their immersive time on our artist in residence program or as a collaborative process with our associate artist projects. Our 2020 Collect artists are Emma Baker (UK), Alberto Lago (Italy), James Maskrey (UK), Alexandra Mureșan (Romania), Laura Quinn (Ireland) and Martin Janecký (Czech). North Lands Creative at Collect 2020 is supported by Creative Scotland and includes the Origin project collaboration sponsored by Salviati, Scuola Del Vetro Abate Zanetti and British Council Scotland. Authenticity is at the heart of our work. Centred around a core belief in conservation, education and sustainability of the art form. North Lands Creative has an outstanding reputation for facilitating individual and corporate commissions of contemporary art, design and craft pieces and offers an immersive special experience for collectors.
Muresan“Vaporous Memories 002” ndblasted, metal, mixed media 2019
Our commissioning service and the work for sale in our gallery reflects a global trend, with increasingly discerning collectors searching out objects of beauty and substance against a flowering of craftsmanship worldwide. We bridge iconic heritage and contemporary design as well as supporting independent artists to tell their stories. North Lands Creative returns to Collect, the International art fair for modern craft and design, from Thursday 27 February – Sunday 1 March 2020.
James Maskery “Soneva Fushi” Photo by JuliaNeeson
For 2020, Collect is moving to an iconic new home in the heart of London, Somerset House. Organised by the Crafts Council, Collect welcomes over 14,000 visitors including international galleries, artists and collectors. Visitors can experience an insightful program of events, tours and free talks.
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What are the selection panel looking for? We are looking for films with a strong creative narrative. And to bring together a collection that illustrates the breadth and wonder of female glass artists lives, skills, environments and materials from across the globe. All genres are encouraged, from glass art film, documentaries, to story-led films. We are keen to see a range of approaches in glass technique, story and film-making. North Lands Creative encourages submissions from every corner of our female glass community and which celebrate the diversity of the sector.
Apply Now Glass, Meet the Future call out is open to UK and International female artists and makers. Please conact info@ northlandscreative.co.uk for an application form
DEADLINE Friday 27th March 2020
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ACTIVE ARCHIVE residency
North Lands Creative extends residency opportunities to professional artists, curators, craft makers and designers who want to develop their practice. The selection is highly competitive and we choose individuals who we believe will make the best use of our facilities and have a positive impact on the international glass community.
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Archives and research-based work will be a dominant thread throughout our 2020 artist residencies signalling the launch of an in-depth enquiry into the layered histories of North Lands Creative. The Active Archive Residencies is an extensive research initiative that will delve into North Lands Creative 24 year history, to look at imagined futures and proposals for transformation contained within its archives. Over the residency period, the residency artist will have access to documents and collection pieces contained within our archive as well as privately collected materials. From this will emerge the many entangled histories of the UK’s premier glass organisation. The residency artist will be asked to show a new body of work created during their residency to be presented within our 25th anniversary year programme in 2021. North Lands Creative is seeking proposals from individual artists who would like to develop their practice and respond to our archive and collection through a one month-long solo residency at our campus in Lybster. The opportunity includes: an artist fee, materials budget, travel expenses, free accommodation and complementary studio access at our Alastair Pilkington Studio. The successful residents will also receive 1-2-1 support from our team in producing, developing, and discussing their work and critical practice. Proposals from artists who would like to work collaboratively with another artist will be accepted, although the budget will then be shared between collaborators.
Alexandra Mureșan ISGNE Dual AIR Spring 2019
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isgne artist in residency program encourages EUROPEAN artists in a range of disciplines and at various career stages to apply under two enquiries: 1. Design-led Studio Glass residency offers artists whom a change of scenery may inspire fresh ideas with a view to realising a body of work for production enabling the artist to produce a prototype/ small production run for new markets.
Open to an artist fro including the UK Artist Fee Materials Budget Travel Free Accommodation Studio Access
2. Sustainable Studio Glass residency offers artists to develop and greater utilise eco-design and manufacture principles in their practice. The residencies have potential to be developed in consultation with Creative Carbon groups, Zero Waste initiatives and local peer groups.
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what is ISGNE? ISGNE is an ambitious transnational cooperation programme focusing on the vibrant field of glass. We have formed a dynamic 4-organisation partnership across Europe led by North Lands Creative UK in partnership with Berlin Glas e.V. Germany, Ltd. Stikla Maja Latvia and the National College of Art and Design Ireland.
What does ISGNE do? Glass has become a critically endangered craft. ISGNE’s main priorities are the documentation, treatment, restitution and dissemination of Glass arts / Glass Making (GA/GM) from the rural and urban glass communities of Europe. ISGNE is an interactive online/offline community connected to imagine new ways of artistic mobility, to use learning and technologies as a vector, to augment the sharing of experience, creative practice and professional opportunities for artists and new publics.
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“For an emerging artist this type of residency is essential because it offers the time and the support needed to detach from everyday worries and focus entirely on one’s own practice and work. It feels like taking a big breath of fresh air.” Alexandra Mureșan, ISGNE DUAL AIR 2019
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ISGNE Dual spring Norlh Lands creative 30th March – 24th April 2020 Berlin Glas 4th – 29th May 2020
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ISGNE Dual autumn Norlh Lands creative 26th Oct – 20th Nov 2020 & Berlin Glas 28th Sep - 23rd Oct 2020
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“In between all the experimenting and hands-on working we also had focused days, we used discussions and brainstorming, to evolve our ideas. North Lands is a wonderful place to help you staying focused on
things and make big steps in a project. Being away from the diverse tasks we face in our studio everyday was a relief that enabled us to evolve the two new projects.” Romin Heide & Hanna Litwin BÜRO FAMOS ISGNE SOLO AIR 2019
ALASTAIR PIlkington studio
Alastair Pilkington Studio is an open-access facility and is the perfect creative hub for an exciting and diverse arts community to make, present and disseminate work where over 1,200 professional artists and students create using glass annually.
North Lands Creative 306 square metre state-of-the-art studios are housed in a 19th ALaSTAIR PIlkington studio century village school with The hot shop has a 180kg furnace, one large (250mm, 370m 250mm, 330mm doors) gloryholes, two anneali natural light and the best (170mm, blocks, pipes, puntis and optics. The cold shop features tw equipment available. The studio and three KMK engravers alongside a range of other cold wo includes a hot shop, cold shop, cleaned by hosing down the equipment into large grated flo kiln room, sandblasting room, a dedicated kiln room which houses a variety of kiln sizes a purpose studio comfortably houses room for research, dra mould room, and community artists with a variety of workstations available. space.
North Lands Creative operates an annual membership sche of the facilities. All Members first-time user’s session will sta an overview Studio Equipment and health & safety. In addi members access to a specially tailored educational program inductions.
Interested in working together
With a diverse range of technical skills and creative appreci we successfully collaborate with a variety of artists and des architectural and landscape architects, galleries and muse both locally and internationally. Every commission brings are highly capable of adapting and managing these oppo commissioners to create works that fulfil concept and des projects and product design.
mm, 480mm doors) and two medium ing kilns alongside a range of tools, wo Batisti lathes, two flat bed grinders orking equipment, which can be easily oor drainage. The studios also feature and a separate mould shop. The multi awing and meeting space for up to 12
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“I approached North Lands to help me realise a challenging idea for a major, outdoor commission. Glass was a completely new medium for me to use and my idea was hard for many to believe in. I received a great deal of support and encouragement from Michael Bullen, Technical Manager at North Lands. The results were excellent both technically and aesthetically. I gained confidence in the potential of glass for my work through this experience, and subsequently I’ve developed new ideas through seeing what is possible and being able to discuss practicalities with a very approachable expert.” Marion Smith Sculptor
CREATIVE RETREAT air programe
North Lands Creative promotes good principles on conservation, education and sustainability through retreats, study, research, reflection and the arts.
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, NLC offers creative practitioners complete immersion into a stimulating, expansive and striking environment through which to explore new practices and possibilities. Caithness is also home to a rich backstory that covers Neolithic burial chambers, Pictish stones, Viking graves and medieval castles. Our campus is set in the costal village of Lybster, and offers views across to the Morven Hills and landscape scattered with dwarf shrubs, Each residency lasts from on moss heath and rough grassland. Each artist gets a private room
project space a beautiful room tics and wonderful natural ligh kitchen and bathroom facilitie We ask for a payment to cove CREATIVE RETREAT costs and a cultural contributio Our Creative Retreat AiR Program welcomes artists, performance or workshop. makers, writers, musicians and researchers to stay in our accommodation for self-funded residencies. Most Creative Retreat AiR program importantly, whether you need to research or produce, months of April, June, Octobe NLC provides a supportive and welcoming environ- December 2020 and February – ment for artists of all levels. We have a long and fruitful is an open call out for artists history of working with professional artists to students months. Please fill out the ap and academics from foundation level through to PhD.
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information the NLC website and include a cover letter with the following information: How you intend to utilise your stay. The time-frame you wish to stay (we offer 1-4 week residencies). How you intend to pay for the residency, either self-funded or with a grant (we can offer a letter of support if needed). Examples of your work. What cultural contribution you could make to the community? Artist talk, open studio, workshop etc Are you applying as an individual, or a group?
1-4 weeks duration upto 8 artists project space accommodation multidisciplinary deadlines 12th March 2020 (for April – June 20) 7th May 2020 (for Oct 20 – March 21)
membership
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North Lands Creative champions glass and the artists, designers and makers who work in this medium. As a member, you will join our professional network from around the world and have access to subsidised production facilities, project spaces, research facilities and expertise through our membership scheme. We support and inspire our members at all stages of their career and acknowledge the support we receive from the public and business community. To become a member you will need to submit an application form either online or by contacting the office. Once your membership has been approved you will be asked to pay an annual membership fee on a rolling basis.
individual £50 payable in one annual payment
For individuals who need access to our studio, specialist equipment, the network and support provided by our technical team. Members receive regular information about NLC opportunities and invitations to events and openings. The membership includes one-to-one studio inductions.
collective £150 payable in one annual payment
For organisations who need for up to 10 of their students to access our studio, specialist equipment, the professional network and support provided by our technical team. The collective membership includes group induction sessions.
supporter £20 payable in one annual payment
For anyone who wants to be involved and support North Lands Creative. The supporters membership includes an exclusive artist-led tour, talk and invitations to openings of NLC events and the opportunity to hire our community studio, QB gallery and a range of equipment.
how to apply Please complete and submit a Membership Application Form (forms and guidelines can be obtained by downloading from our website or requesting a copy by email).
internships
North Lands Creative is seeking interns to participate in the studio activities, which looks to grant an immersive opportunity to work across all aspects of North Lands Creative studio life. The chosen candidates will work alongside our Technical Manager and residency artists to produce work in the studio, performtours and deliver workshops and live demonstrations. Your contribution will be valued and support our program moving forward, leaving you with some invaluable, practical skills and experience. The intern can expect to gain experence and develop their skills in teamwork, studio duties, maintenance and dealing with the studio students and visitors. Internship duties will be variable and dependant on the program.
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SUMMER INTERNSHIP 22nd July – 23rd September
AUTUMN INTERNSHIP 26th October – 11th Decemb
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2020 “Some may find it hard travelling away from friends and family. The prospect of living in a remote town 700 miles north of home is somewhat daunting. However, the North Lands family made it clear, fast, that my friends and family were right there with me. I just hadn’t met them yet. I had the most amazing time at North Lands, working with world renowned artists, learning how a studio is run and of course developing skills. The summer internship has opened a barricade of opportunities for me including how to assist effectively in the hot shop and invites to work in studios across the country. “ Bailey Shooter 2019 Summer Intern
How to Apply
Please complete and submit an Intern Application Form (forms and guidelines can be obtained by downloading from our website or requesting a copy by email info@northlandscreative.co.uk Please note the deadlines vary depending on the internship you are applying for.
information
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We are delighted to be able to offer a courtesy bus to Lybster. All you have to do is get yourself to Inverness by the designated departure date / time give to you in your confirmation letter. Meet your Class Leader, Teaching Assistant and fellow class participants whilst enjoying a relaxing tour north with our friendly bus driver. Not sure how to get to inverness? Keep reading‌ Inverness Airport has good connections to London with regular EasyJet flights from London Gatwick and Luton and with British Airways from London Heathrow. The airport has links with Amsterdam Schiphol as well as regular flights from Dublin and Belfast with Flybe. You can also reach Inverness airport from Birmingham and Bristol with Flybe and EasyJet. The railway is our favourite way of travelling to the highlands as you get to take in the amazing
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to offer as well as being environmentally friendly too! We recommend looking at the trainline website for tickets. Edinburgh to Inverness via railway takes around 3.5 hours and trains depart roughly every 1-2 hours from Edinburgh Waverly. Likewise from akes around 3.5 hours and trains depart form Glasgow Queen Street every 1-2 hours. Booking in advance is recommended as prices can increase rapidly to the closer it gets to your chosen day travel. Traveling from London to Inverness is really easy with The Caledonian Sleeper – go to sleep in England and wake up in the Scottish Highlands. The sleeper leaves London at 21:15 Monday-Friday and 20:30 on a Sunday, arriving in Inverness at 08:30 the next morning. The most cost effective way of traveling to Inverness is via bus however this will generally take longer than the railway or plane and the standard of service can vary greatly. Megabus offers some fantastic deals from London, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Also available on the Megabus website are tickets to travel with City Link Gold which is a premium coach service available on selected routes. Another option travelling from England is the National Express coach service. Inverness can also be easily reached by car from the south of Scotland by the A9.
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Since its inception in 1995, North Lands Creative has become a cultural landmark to the international glass community. It has been a meeting place for glass artists, ceramicists, painters, sculptors, architects and designers and those who wish to explore the technical and artistic potential of glass either on its own or in combination with other materials. North Lands Creative policy of offering facilities for the creation and enjoyment of arts has seen some of the most vulnerable in our community find a space to explore and build their confidence and skills in a safe, encouraging environment.
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We are a forward thinking organisation, that works closely with professional artists and communities to build a stronger community for glass. With a dynamic year-round program and an inclusive ethos we hope to see you on our campus soon.
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Need help? You may direct any enquiries to North Lands Creative by calling +0044 (0) 1593 721 229 emailing info@northlandscreative.co.uk visiting www.northlandscreative.co.uk How to apply • Apply for all classes, scholarships, AiR and internships with the relevant application form. Fees Class fees cover instruction and class materials. Accommodation is not included in the class fee.
us if you require further clarification, as a guide our experience levels are: • Introductory: no experience required in the technique listed. • Intermediate: 2-4 years experience required in the technique listed. • Advanced: 5+ years experience required in the technique listed. Accommodation & Meals North Lands Creative own accommodation is located a short stroll from the Studio building in our Friends’ Lodge. We also have a number of privately run Bed & Breakfasts which we also use. Most of these B&Bs are within walking distance of the Studio. All class participants dine together. Class fees include lunch and an evening meal each day. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice.
Payment Plan To increase accessibility for all we offer a payment plan for all our Masterclasses. Travel We are delighted to be able to offer a courtesy bus to Lybster. All you have A non refundable 50% deposit is required to secure your place on the class. to do is get yourself to Inverness by the designated departure day/time The ballance payments will be made in monthly installments. given to you in your confirmation letter. Experience Levels Inverness Airport has excellent air connections to London, Bristol, BirmingEach class or opportunity list the experience level required. Please contact ham, Dublin and Amserdam Schipol. North Lands Creative, Quatre Bras, Lybster, Caithness, KW3 6BN SCOTLAND I T: 01593 721229 I E: info@northlandscreative.co.uk Company Number: 159007 I Scottish Charity Number: SCO23805 I VAT Number:761930425
