At The Pumphouse, our fully-equipped workshop spaces provide creative practitioners with access to professional-grade tools and machines. Our shared spaces cater to a variety of artistic disciplines, including ceramics, jewellery making, small sculpture, printing, and all types of textile arts.
Whether you’re looking to collaborate, work on your business or refine your skills, The Pumphouse offers the perfect environment for shared use, workshops, and masterclasses.
Located right in the heart of The Pumphouse, our ceramics space offers a spacious and fully equipped environment for a wide range of ceramic methods. This dedicated area provides opportunities for members to expand their knowledge, hone their skills, and nurture their ceramic arts practice.
Our ceramic studios are designed to support both beginners and experienced artists, with all the tools and resources you need to bring your creative visions to life.
We offer regular firings, with two large kilns allowing for variable temperatures and settings.
Join a community of passionate ceramicists and explore the endless possibilities of your craft!
Some of the great features of the Ceramics space include:
The Small Works maker space caters for makers specialising in gold and silversmithing, resin, metal and other mediums. This area is set up for a range of practices including small object design, jewellery making, small sculpture and other hand work.
The Small Works Space fit out includes a great range of professional equipment ready for use including:
The Fibre Arts studio offers a versatile space and extensive resources for all things textile. Suitable for traditional crafts, contemporary textile arts, fashion design, machine and hand stitching, felting and weaving.
The spacious and adaptable room is perfect for a variety of activities and creative pursuits.
The Pumphouse is proud to offer private studio spaces tailored for selected artists. We welcome expressions of interest from craftspeople at all career levels, working across the mediums supported at The Pumphouse.
In addition to your private studio, you’ll have access to our shared maker spaces, fostering collaboration and inspiration among fellow artists. Whether you’re looking to refine your craft or explore new artistic horizons, The Pumphouse Studios provide the perfect setting to elevate your work.
Expressions of interest will open soon, so you will be able to apply to secure your studio, make it your own, and immerse yourself in a dedicated environment that nurtures your creative practice.
Three studio spaces are available for at least six months per tenancy. Each private studio is clean, secure, versatile and can be customised to suit the practitioner. Studio artist membership includes:
Located conveniently outside the staff offices, the CoSpace room serves as a versatile area for Pumphouse users. Whether you need a place to eat lunch, prepare for a workshop, or hold a small meeting, this space is designed to meet your needs.
Take a break from the maker spaces, collaborate with others, or simply unwind in this dedicated area.
Discover the perfect balance between productivity and relaxation at The Pumphouse!
The beautifully landscaped grounds of The Pumphouse offer versatile grassed and gravel areas perfect for a variety of activities. Perfect for hosting outdoor markets, engaging workshops, collaborative projects with fellow members, captivating installations, events, or social gatherings in a picturesque setting.
Located right on the banks of the Murray River, the outdoor areas are a tranquil addition to the indoor studios and spaces.
