Shedonism 2026
Shedonism 2026
Mon 19 - Fri 23 Jan
at 101 Outdoor Arts
£80 (including meals & accom)
Shedonism is a professional development lab for makers creating work for the outdoors and public space
Shedonism is a lab for outdoor artists and makers who typically work behind the scenes and don’t often get the opportunity to meet fellow sector colleagues. This lab is a peer learning opportunity, where everyone is encouraged to bring an idea or a project to work on, experimenting and sharing skills with the group. The Shedonism team will also be on hand to support you with materials, equipment and knowledge.
This opportunity is for makers, fabricators, puppeteers, inventors, mechanics, sculptors, light artists, sound artists, pyrotechnicians, technologists, costumer designers, set designers – anyone who makes things for the outdoors. We welcome artists working at any point in their career including those thinking about working in the outdoors for the first time.
How Shedonism Works
You will be set up with a workstation in the large bay facilities at 101. Everyone will have access to the workshop and 101 provides some materials for you to play with – but if you need anything specific, please bring your own materials with you. Most of the time is free making time, where you can work on your project and/or walk around the workstations and share knowledge with the artists in the room.
During the course of the week, conversations create further learning opportunities and sometimes artists lead spontaneous workshops – for example, Dafe Bullock from Bell and Bullock led a workshop about using 12V batteries and Kathy Hinde ran one about sound and using synths with light sensors.
Each evening the group comes together over dinner to socialise and the residential nature of the lab offers an immersive experience, where you can bounce ideas of each other and find inspiration at any point in the day. At the end of the week there may be an informal sharing where everyone can discuss what they’ve been working on with the group.
"The most valuable part of the lab for me was the friendliness and willingness of all the different makers to help, share ideas, and play around. The spirit of sharing and care was strong, and the environment was encouraging and supportive, making it a great space for experimentation and learning new things."
Young Maker Bursary
We offer a young maker bursary which covers the cost of the event and travel. This is for early career artists with less than 2 years of professional experience who want to join a network and develop their making skills through peer-to-peer learning.
To apply for Young Maker, please indication your interest on the application form.
Makers Jumble
Each year makers bring objects that they don’t need and offer them to the group to swap or sell. There’s usually a mix of old machinery, and interesting bits and bobs, which are set out and available to look at throughout the week. The jumble can also be used as extra materials and equipment to experiment with. One year, there was a free Pillar Drill and Lathe up for grabs!
"I absolutely loved it! The shared experience. It was brilliant to spend 5 days with such an incredible bunch of lovely and talented artists/makers. Everyone was really generous with their time, knowledge and suggestions."
Residency Date
19 - 23 Jan 2025
Time
Arrive from 1pm on Monday 19th January for a Welcome Dinner at 7pm and depart after lunch on Friday 23rd January.
Venue
101 Outdoor Arts, Greenham Business Park, Newbury, RG19 6HN
Meals & Accommodation
All food is professionally catered for by 101’s fantastic caterer Treble Stef. On-site accommodation is available on a first come, first served basis. Find out more about staying at 101.
We can also recommend local hotels if our accommodation is unavailable.
Access
101 Outdoor Arts is accessible to wheel chair users. We have accessible parking bays, accommodation, rehearsal spaces and WC facilities. The symposium content will be captioned and can be signed or audio described as required. Learning resources or transcripts of the event are available in large print. 101 is neurodivergent friendly with an accessible quiet room available and an informal environment with flexible seating and staging. Please tell 101 Outdoor Arts what support would enable you to fully participate in this opportunity when booking.
How To Apply
Please apply for Shedonism using the online application form. We may accept applications on a rolling basis.
We are interested in attracting a diversity of voices and particularly welcome applications from individuals who are currently under-represented in the sector.