studio hire
Please note that we are not able to offer studio hire and inductions at present due to covid restrictions, but if you would like to discuss options and be put on our waiting list, do get in contact.
Before hiring a studio, users must attend an induction session where you will be introduced to the health and safety requirements for each studio or workshop. During your induction session, you will be required to demonstrate your experience/competence with each piece of equipment. Individuals requiring more experience will be advised to first participate in one of our part-time courses or mini masterclass workshops to gain confidence and practical knowledge in specific areas. Once an induction has been completed, users can arrange to hire the studios for just £6 per hour during term time.
There are many benefits to renting studio space at ArtStudiosBCoT including:
Studio rental fee: £6 per hour- a minimum 3 hours can be purchased (laser cutter is subject to different rates - please contact us via the form below for more information)
Before hiring a studio, users must attend an induction session where you will be introduced to the health and safety requirements for each studio or workshop. During your induction session, you will be required to demonstrate your experience/competence with each piece of equipment. Individuals requiring more experience will be advised to first participate in one of our part-time courses or mini masterclass workshops to gain confidence and practical knowledge in specific areas. Once an induction has been completed, users can arrange to hire the studios for just £6 per hour during term time.
There are many benefits to renting studio space at ArtStudiosBCoT including:
- Access to qualified specialist technicians who have worked in industry and are fully trained in H&S.
- Opportunity to showcase your work in the end of year annual ArtStudiosBCoT exhibition.
- Free advertising through our social media channels.
- Access to specialist software, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc).
- Opportunity to use our studios to put on commercial workshops.
- Wide range of art supplies, including paints, fabrics and specialist paper, available for purchase on-site.
- Access to BCoT library which includes terrific art & design resources.
Studio rental fee: £6 per hour- a minimum 3 hours can be purchased (laser cutter is subject to different rates - please contact us via the form below for more information)
inductions
Inductions are available for the following areas:
Inductions cost £40 and will cover the following:
- Fashion Studio
- Woven & Knitted Textiles Studio
- Printmaking Studio & Dye Lab
- Ceramics & Plaster Studios
- Wood & Metal Workshops
- Glass-making & Resin Workshops
- Plastics, 3D & Laser cutting Workshops
- Photography Studio & B/W Darkroom
Inductions cost £40 and will cover the following:
- Mandatory DBS check and explanation of the DBS update system for future years.
- Safe use of equipment in each respective studio- You will be asked to demonstrate your experience/competence with the relevant equipment.
- Fire evacuation and emergency/first aid procedures.
- Signing studio protocol agreements and equipment induction sheets.
- Introduction to BCoT computer system.
- Tour of the art & design department and briefing on general college information (food services, parking, library, opening hours.)
studio availability 2020
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Closed for lunch from 12pm - 1pm
Specific studio availability is subject to full-time class timetables. Please get in contact using the form above to discuss current availability.
Pre-payment in full before your visit is required, and can be paid in person at our finance office, or via the BCoT online store. A materials account must be set up for each studio user, which should be topped up before each visit.
Closed for lunch from 12pm - 1pm
Specific studio availability is subject to full-time class timetables. Please get in contact using the form above to discuss current availability.
Pre-payment in full before your visit is required, and can be paid in person at our finance office, or via the BCoT online store. A materials account must be set up for each studio user, which should be topped up before each visit.
groups
Interested in hiring our studios to teach a course or workshop? Please contact us to discuss your requirements and for more information on group rates and availability.
