Springboard Silversmithing Studios
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The Hugo Burge Foundation is delighted to announce that we are accepting applications for three emerging silversmiths to join the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop.
Successful applicants will be provided with a fully funded (free) workbench in the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months with the agreement of HBF. In addition, HBF can offer affordable accommodation on-site or nearby.
The Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop houses a wide range of silversmithing equipment, including a large inventory of tools, machinery and books donated by the late Master silversmith Graham Stewart, which is all available for use by the Springboard tenants. The workshop is provided with all heating and electricity included and is accessible 24/7. From summer 2025 HBF will offer a silver loan scheme to all springboard tenants via an account with Argex.
Masterclasses are provided and funded each year by HBF (min four sessions) with experienced silversmiths who visit and stay onsite. Previous masterclasses have been provided by Abigail Brown, Rod Kelly, Brett Payne, Simone Ten Hompel, Gordon Hamme and Bryony Knox.
Springboard silversmiths will join the larger creative community at the Hugo Burge Foundation, which includes potters, illustrators, weavers, chair-makers, sculptors and artists visiting on our monthly residencies. A regular Artists' Lunch is hosted each month, fully catered, as a way of encouraging community and collaboration between the artists, makers and staff team onsite. Springboard tenants are expected to contribute to this community during their time here, participating in Open Studios and social events, and offering talks or workshops where appropriate.
To apply, silversmiths must have at least three years of experience post-graduation of a degree programme or equivalent experience. Given the workshop facilities, the panel will prioritise silversmiths over makers who have jewellery as their main output.
Timeline:
Please submit the application below by June 30th, 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in July 2025.
Successful applicants will be notified in late July or early August 2025.
Successful candidates will be able to take up their tenancy at a mutually convenient date between 1 August 2025 and 1st April 2026.
Our springboard tenancies last 12 months, with a possibility of extending by a further year subject to availability.