This week's (actually this week) topic was
really interesting. It was about artist and their work space, which was
presented by David Wills.
First of all, what kind of work space worked for you? Do you like to work alone or with other people? Do you prefer to work at home or at a Studio?
Not only that, but what is your work space for?
- Work
- Socializing
- Business space
- Study/ research
These are all initial questions you have to ask yourself when looking for a work space.
The second thing you need to consider are restrictions such as budget and size. How much space do you need? Do you work in small scale and can manage in a small space or do you need a bigger space as well as how much can you afford to spend on this space?
When figuring out the running cost of your studio, you need to consider:
- Rent - can be between $25 - $150 within the Newcastle area
- Power
- Water
- Internet
- Insurance - Most people won't rent places unless you have insurance
Then you need to figure out what things you need in your space.
- Easel - for painters
- Filling or storage space
- Shelving
- Refrence material - books
- Artwork storage
- Desk, benches, tables and chairs
- Ventilation
- Lighting - electric or windows
Lighting is an important factor to consider especially if you are a photographer or painter, who needs consistent light to work off.
Try to get natural lighting with windows facing north as well as white/ bright coloured walls to brighten and widen the space.
Also take into account technical equipment need for your particular practice.
- Computer, hard drive/ memory storage
- Camera, lenses
- Printer
- Scanner
- Dark room
- Printing press
- Kiln
- Vices
- etc...
Then on going costs, which you will continuously have to factor in.
- Paints
- Canvas, paper, card
- Clay
- Glazes, chemicals, solvents, inks
- Cleaning supplies
At the end he talked about different places within Newcastle and Sydney which offered cheap studio spaces for artists. At the end of the lecture I felt really inspired to go and find my own space... not that it mattered yet since I have my own space at the university, which I use everyday, but hopefully this information will be useful in the future when I graduate and need to find my own space.
Images from http://wheretheycreate.com/ and http://artistspaces.tumblr.com/
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