COMPASS: Education Interruption Bursary

1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023

Image: Monica Findlay / Photography by the Artist

Learn about this one-off award and how it is boosting the career of 20 craft graduates effected by the pandemic.

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The COMPASS: Education Interruption Bursary was developed in response to the unique challenges faced by students in further education during 2020 and 2021. This one-off award was created to help springboard the career of craft graduates affected by the pandemic.

Earlier this year, Craft Scotland awarded 20 one-off bursaries of £500 to Scotland-based makers who graduated in 2020, 2021 or 2022 from a craft-focused undergraduate degree at a Scottish college or university.

The award aimed to bridge some of the gaps experienced by students during the pandemic including reduced access to studios, limited hands-on tuition, and cancelled or online degree shows.

Recipients of the award could use the award to support opportunities to further their practice such as purchasing studio tools or equipment, paying for specialist training and participating in a fair or exhibition.

>>> Meet the 20 craft graduates awarded the COMPASS: Education Interruption Bursary

About COMPASS

COMPASS is Craft Scotland’s learning and development programme created for makers. It focuses on developing craft talent and equipping individuals with the necessary skills to create a sustainable craft career and business.

The COMPASS: Education Interruption Bursary has been supported by the William Grant Foundation and Creative Scotland.

Testimonials

As my honorary year at university collided with the pandemic, I didn't have studio access to finalise a complete graduate collection … I applied to COMPASS to provide me with the support to take on larger projects, allowing me to materialise ideas that have been brewing since art school.

Monica Findlay, Silversmithing

Since being awarded the bursary I was able to make a brooch of two slugs mating, with the inclusion of precious metal and stones. This brooch won a bronze award at the Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Awards in March and I would not have been able to make this piece without the help of the COMPASS Bursary.

Amy Findlay, Jewellery

It can be extremely costly starting a new business straight from art school, especially during lockdown when there [were] less opportunities for us to showcase or sell, so I am able to apply to more fairs and exhibitions with a new body of work with financial support from this award.

Scott Smith, Silversmithing

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Funders, Partners & Sponsors

William Grant Foundation

As a family-owned business founded in 1887, William Grant & Sons has always taken a long-term view to support its people, its communities and its business. The company has long given to a wide range of non-profit and charitable organisations and projects across Scotland and remains committed to donating 1% of pre-tax profits each year to charitable causes. The William Grant Foundation is committed to a future where everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to thrive, a belief that is deeply rooted in the core values shared by the family and the company.
www.williamgrantfoundation.org.uk/
Creative Scotland

Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here. They enable people and organisations to work in and experience the arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland by helping others to develop great ideas and bring them to life.

They distribute funding from the Scottish Government and The National Lottery.
www.creativescotland.com

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COMPASS: Education Interruption Bursary

Learn about this one-off award and how it is boosting the career of 20 craft graduates effected by the pandemic.

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Testimonials

Funders, Partners & Sponsors

William Grant Foundation

Creative Scotland

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