Big news: I have my own studio space now! Over the summer I cleared the application process plus won an actual lottery to gain my own studio space in Strijp S, Eindhoven.

I’ve been looking for a while for a space to give workshops, mingle with people in a creative setting and generally have a bit more room for my business. My living room was bursting at the seams trying to contain my business goings-on, necessaries AND just generally being lived in, so this is fantastic.

I was missing the chance to connect and teach in my own space. Being hosted by other creatives and venues is lovely and cosy, but I’m going to relish not having to lug my stuff around to each location each time. Plus I get easily overwhelmed by the cleanup process, and having to clear out immediately after teaching a group. Now I have a chance to slow down and recoup at a slower tempo.

I’m based at Studio 52 in the Apparatenfabriek, Strijp S. A lovely, ramshackle old Philips building with a history, that now houses a hundred or so creatives. It’s broken in, with an industrial, functional feeling. I’ve been enjoying primping it with my own bits and pieces. Big tables, big airy windows (natural lighting!) and good access.

The only downside is the building will be renovated end of 2026, which is the outermost our rent will be extended to. This does however mean I have an end-date to this endeavour, which gives a satisfying idea of how long I’ll be at this, and keeps it all in perspective instead of me getting a bit carried away with plans. It’ll hopefully be a lovely tenancy with some great workshops and meeting new people. Hopefully a learning curve, preparing me for another location after 2026 (give me a heads up if you have any leads on a new location!) because it would be a shame to downsize again.

Meanwhile, here’s the first look at my agenda for this workshop season (links are clickable to tickets for all currently listed events)-

I’m focusing on painting and manual printing workshops for now, but if you have suggestions or ideas for collaborations (especially eco/nature ones) then do send me a mail.

Above you can see some photos of a drypointing etching workshop done over the summer at Minimuc Architecture and Interior Design studio. I can’t wait to get nice and inky in my own space with some of you!

L x