A permanent home for our community artspace

by Maryhill Open Artspace CIC in Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom

A permanent home for our community artspace
We did it
On 21st April 2023 we successfully raised £20,238 with 82 supporters in 32 days

Your pledges will fund a move to larger permanent premises and improvements to the studio, with match funding from Creative Scotland

by Maryhill Open Artspace CIC in Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom

What is Maryhill Open Artspace?

We are a supportive, creative community of around 65 members, providing access to pottery and screen-printing facilities, at an affordable price. 

Maryhill Open Artspace is a registered Community Interest Company, which means we operate for the benefit of our community, in a fair and financially sustainable way, with all profits reinvested into the studio.

1679051019_early_days.jpg

What will this campaign fund?


1679051388_screen_printing.jpgWe opened in May 2022 in temporary premises, to test demand, and we have rapidly outgrown our space! Working with our fantastic members we now have six-months to secure new premises, then we can start the exciting process of settling in to our permanent home. Creative Scotland will match individual pledges up to £10,000. So if you pledge £20 it will be matched with a £20 pledge from Creative Scotland, effectively doubling your contribution!

1679051693_family_painting.jpgThis campaign will fund:
- A move to larger permanent premises
- Much more shelving
- A second kiln
- A large sink
- Electrician and plumbers fees
- An extruder
- A slab roller
-Dedicated space for printmaking
- Jewellery making facilities

1679052585_night_access.jpg

1679052843_kids_wheel.jpg

Testemonials

"Maryhill Open Artspace is run by the most welcoming people you could ever meet, with fantastic and encouraging members! Whether you’re an artist looking to further your practice, or completely new to all things arty, staff and members will be there every step of the way to help and inspire you. Deciding to join as a member has turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!" Rachael Bell, joined August 2022

"Brilliant place, and a fantastic little community. Really enjoying working with the clay and glazes, lots to learn. The mixture of classes and self directed sessions is perfect. There’s always someone to help or offer advice when you need it." Hannah Scales, joined September 2022

"Fantastic wee studio in Maryhill, it’s the highlight every week!" Liam Warring, member since Sepember 2022

"I have learned hell of a lot from Louise and Ruth and my fellow people there who are the most welcoming. It’s so nice being around and learn and work with clay. Equipments and tools are high quality, glazes are so many!" Kimia Mehrnia, member since August 2022

" Coming for pottery sessions here is the absolute highlight of my week! I have learnt so much from the teachers and fellow attendees who are always welcoming and friendly. Playtime for adults and children alike!" Mari Joyce, member since October 2022

"Getting a real buzz out of working with clay. Everyone is friendly and helpfull with advice and you can take lessons if needed." Jimmy Martin, member since November 2022

"An amazing space with clay, tools and glazes all included in the costs. A lovely community project open to potters of all levels. The staff is dedicated, friendly and always welcoming." Annie Miller, member since July 2022

"Really welcoming community, always someone there willing to give help or advice where needed" Antoinette Shek, member since September 2022

Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£10 or more

A big thank you!

We would also love to invite you along to the opening of our new home

£50 or more

Access Sessions Members Advance Payment

Please edit the amount to pledge as much as you want. You will be allocated a package of sessions on Wix to book through as usual.

£125 or more

5 of 12 claimed

5wk Improvers Wheel Throwing (members only)

This course will be scheduled after June, we will set the dates in conversation with you.

£243 or more

0 of 3 claimed

Private Screen Printing Workshop for 6 10% off

Usual price £270, Crowdfunder price £243! This covers a private 2hr workshop for up to 6 people, including all materials and two finished items (totes or cushions), we can take up to 10 participants for an extra £10 per person. Can be scheduled for any date in the next 12months, days/times available will be Tuesday afternoons, Friday evenings or Saturday afternoon.

£243 or more

0 of 3 claimed

Private Hand Building Pottery for 6 10% off

Usual price £270, Crowdfunder price £243! This covers a private 2hr workshop for up to 6 people, including all materials and two pots glazed and fired, we can take up to 10 participants for an extra £10 per person. Can be scheduled for any date in the next 12months, days/times available will be Tuesday afternoons, Friday evenings or Saturday afternoon.

£243 or more

1 of 3 claimed

Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop for 6 10% off

Usual price £270, Crowdfunder price £243! This covers a private 2hr workshop for up to 6 people, including all materials and two pots glazed and fired. Can be scheduled for any date in the next 12months, days/times available will be Tuesday afternoons, Friday evenings or Saturday afternoon.

£145 or more

2 of 2 claimed

Private Wheel Throwing Workshop for 6

Members £145, non-members £243 (please pledge the relevant amount). Can be scheduled for any date in the next 12months. This covers a private 2hr workshop for up to 6 people, including all materials and two finished items, we can take up to 12 in combination with hand building. Days/times available will be Tuesday afternoons, Friday evenings or Saturday afternoon.

£145 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Private Hand Building Pottery for 6

Members £145, non-members £243 (please pledge the relevant amount). Can be scheduled for any date in the next 12months. This covers a private 2hr workshop for up to 6 people, including all materials and two finished items, we can take up to 10 participants for an extra £10 per person. Days/times available will be Tuesday afternoons, Friday evenings or Saturday afternoon.

Got an idea like this?

Over £200 million has been raised from our crowd to support the projects they love! Plus tens of millions more unlocked by our partners.