2023 Designer in Residence Applications Are Open!
Apply Now! We’re inviting applications from established and emerging creative professionals for the 2023 Designer in Residence at benchspace. The current Designer in Residence Programme combines workshops and public engagement events. It is hoped that it will also provide an in-depth opportunity for Benchspace makers and the wider community to learn from the Designer in […]
Our “Rising Sparks Programme” Continues
Rising Sparks is a benchspace programme which supports the transition of Cork-based individuals from marginalised or economically disadvantaged communities into long term artistic and creative livelihoods. This structured programme is an opportunity for hands-on learning with potential to spark a creative career. It offers new opportunities and resources that may not otherwise be within reach […]
Design Week at benchspace Cork
“DIGITAL FABRICATION TOOLS: your workshop assistant.” Design Week Events at benchspace, in association with Design & Crafts Council, Ireland November 17th & 18th, 2022 Convened by Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI), there are workshops, exhibitions, talks, converse and more taking place throughout Ireland, many focussing on why design matters and highlighting issues around sustainability, […]
2022 Dearcán Bursary Applications Are Open!
We’re inviting applications for the 2022 Dearcán Bursary. Supported by Cork County Council Arts Service and South Cork Local Enterprise Office, the award includes twelve months of workspace and full access to benchspace’s professional manufacturing equipment. The successful applicant will also receive a stipend of €10,000 towards expenses and a materials startup budget. All Artists […]
Join Our Team… Become a Tutor at benchspace
We’re expanding our panel of professional Tutors! Are you a talented maker with a skill you’d like to share? We’re seeking makers and craftspeople with experience in fine metal and woodworking skills to deliver a fresh and exciting training programme. Full details here. Training courses at benchspace We offer training in several formats, from half […]
2021 Designer in Residence Applications Are Open!
Apply Now! We’re inviting applications from established and emerging creative professionals for the 2021 Designer in Residence at benchspace. The current Designer in Residence Programme combines workshops and public talks, collaborative product design and mentoring, of which the delivery is adaptable in light of social restrictions. Applications are also welcomed from academic staff of noted […]
2021 Dearcán Bursary Applications Are Open!
We’re inviting applications for the 2021 Dearcán Bursary. Supported by Cork County Council Arts Service and South Cork Local Enterprise Office, the award includes twelve months of workspace and full access to benchspace’s professional manufacturing equipment. The successful applicant will also receive a stipend of €10,000 towards expenses and a materials startup budget. All Artists […]
2020 Designer in Residence Applications Are Open!
Apply Now! We’re inviting applications from established and emerging creative professionals for the 2020 Designer in Residence at benchspace. The current Designer in Residence Programme combines workshops and public talks, collaborative product design and mentoring. Applications are also welcomed from academic staff of noted programs in any discipline seeking a period of return to a […]
2020 Dearcán Bursary Applications Are Open!
We’re inviting applications for the 2020 Dearcán Bursary. Supported by Cork County Council Arts Service and South Cork Local Enterprise Office, the award includes twelve months of workspace and full access to benchspace’s professional manufacturing equipment. The successful applicant will also receive a stipend of €10,000 towards expenses and a materials startup budget. All Artists […]
Join Our Team… Workshop Manager
Workshop Manager – Part Time Position. We are looking for a talented, driven individual to help promote and manage our shared manufacturing space in Cork. Applications to hello@benchspacecork.ie telling us why we should hire you (max 200 words, please attach a CV outlining previous experience).
