Graduate Residency Fellowship

Clay Shed, in partnership with the Careers and Employability Department at Bath Spa University (BSU), is pleased to announce a fully funded Graduate Residency Fellowship in Ceramics, beginning in October 2025.

This six-month residency is open to one final-year undergraduate student from the BA Creative Arts Practice or Fine Art courses at BSU. The fellowship is designed to support and nurture early-career artists, providing a professional platform to explore, experiment, and expand their creative practice within a dedicated ceramics studio environment.

Residents will benefit from the time, space, and resources to develop their artistic voice while gaining valuable professional experience in a supportive and collaborative setting. This is a unique opportunity to transition from university into the wider creative sector with hands-on training and mentorship.

Bath Spa University BSU Graduate Residency Fellowship, ceramics, clay ay Clay Shed Bristol

Fellowship benefits

  • 24/7 access to a fully equipped ceramics studio

  • Personal storage space (five shelves for tools, materials and works in progress)

  • Access to communal work areas and professional-grade equipment

  • Technical training in clay preparation, glazing and kiln firing

  • Participation in regular peer group crit sessions

  • 10% discount on courses and artist-led workshops

We welcome partnerships with institutions who wish to create meaningful opportunities for their graduating students. If you’re interested in collaborating with us, we’d be delighted to start a conversation