Plans in progress
- Coachwerks is 4,000 sq. ft.
- There is a yard, a very large studio (approx. 1,800 sq. ft.) and a slightly smaller area that is already partly partitioned.
- We are still working out how to partition the space. What we have so far is that there will be studio/workshops, a project space for large scale works (eg. film production) and a social space
- The space, although cheap for Brighton, is still quite expensive, so we need to be creative in how it is paid for. Studio/workshops will be priced per sq. ft. and the large studio by the day. The social space will pay for itself through a diverse programme of workshops, events, cinema, community kitchen etc. What would be great is if large events can pay for the ongoing smaller things. Guideline pricing (negotiable): Studio/workshops = £1 per sq. ft. per month. Large Studio = £50 - £120 per day
- It's not really about the money. Werkshop is a social enterprise. We want to make enough money to live off, because what better job is there? But a large proportion of any profit goes right back into the project. Our aim is to be sustainable, to do work where we want, earning a living doing what we love most. Likewise, the more love you put into making this project yours and shaping it to your needs, the more you'll get out of it too.
- This is a project with intent. What is a social space? What are studios? What is the community? Each is a question to be answered by you. We have our intentions you have yours.
- Our aim is to find compatibility, cooperation, collaboration between us; to have affordable space that has value and meaning; to be open to dialogue, sustainability, action and dynamic experimentation.
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The above plan has West at the top, not North. In the large open space there are large windows on both the East and South walls, as well as skylights over the entire ceiling, so the natural light is excellent. The West space will be subdivided more easily and will probably make attractive studios once we've installed skylights and partitions there.
Coachwerks Gallery