Working at EKWC

Workshop

  • The workshops are open to the participants 24 hours a day.
  • In your 5th week, there will be a meeting with the advisors to have a look at the planning.
  • Each participant has to inform him/herself of the current safety instructions and is obliged to follow these safety instructions.
  • Two times a year, the EKWC has a fire safety drill in order to train the staff in the fire safety procedures. You might experience a drill during your residency. When this happens please follow the instructions of the staff.
  • Some machines may be operated by staff members only because of safety hazards.
  • Each participant is supposed to leave the work space, tools and machinery clean after using. The participant is obliged to keep his studio clean in such a way that dust and filth spread as little as possible to other areas in the building.
  • In case of absence, the participant has to inform staff and other participants by leaving a note on the message board in the workshop.
  • Each participant is obliged to do everything in their power to avoid (noise) disturbance for others, both participants and staff. Therefore, it is strongly advised to use earphones when listening to music in studios or apartments.
  • Materials are supplied by the EKWC. Certain materials can only be obtained when the advising staff is present. Materials brought by the participants from outside the centre can only be used after consulting the staff.
  • Each participant has to write down the materials he/she uses on the relevant lists. Also the costs for firing a kiln need to be written down on the relevant lists. Once, at the end of the work period, the EKWC will add up the costs of all the materials used and will present the participant an invoice. During the work period, the participant can keep track of the materials used on the form that is issued by the office.
  • EKWC materials at the disposal of the participant remain property of the EKWC, as well as tools purchased by us specially for a participant.
  • The planning of the kilns is solely done by the technical staff. If you want to fire one of the kilns, please contact the technical staff.
  • The technical staff is not available for producing work for the participants. In case assistance for the actual production of work is needed, you can bring an assistant. The staff can help you find an assistant if needed.
  • The EKWC is not responsible for theft, damage to or loss of personal property and work of the participants.
  • The work of the participants is not insured within the premises of the EKWC.
  • Changes to the interior and inventory of the studios can only be done after consulting with the workshop staff.
  • Each participant is obliged to make sure the studio and equipment are clean and in its original state upon departure. The participant will be charged € 50 for cleaning when the studio and the equipment are not clean after departure.
  • Each participant is responsible for the transportation of his/her work at the end of a work period. It is not possible to leave work at the EKWC.
  • Last firing is the Friday before you leave.

ICT | Audiovisual

The EKWC has several audio visual media for you to use.

Available in the kitchen:

  • 1 pc (MAC)
  • 1 Color printer / scanner / copier

Available at staff’s office (on loan)

  • 1 digital camera + tripod
  • 1 film camera (video)

Internet: The network name for wireless internet is EKWC-guests. The password is VelvetUnderground1967. It the internet is not working properly, please contact Yves at the office.

Opening hours

The workshop is open to the participants 24 hours a day. The EKWC staff is only present during working hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.00 – 17.30 hrs (so NOT on Tuesdays). The staff of the EKWC is not present during a number of national holidays: between Christmas and 1st January, Easter, King’s day (27th April), Ascension day and Pentecost.

Introduction

In the first week of your stay at the EKWC you are requested to give a short presentation (about 10 minutes, max 11 minutes), showing an overview of your work and/or explaining what your plans are at the EKWC. The presentation will be attended by both staff and participants. The goal is to give the other participants and the staff an idea about what you have been doing artistically until now.

Library

The EKWC library consists of a large collection of (inter)national books and is still growing. It contains books on ceramics, recipes, technical manuals, art history, exhibitions, art collections and worldwide artist-in-residence addresses. There are also monographs by a large number of artists, including many publications of previous participants.

You can find the library in the passage of EKWC. You can take books to your room or studio, please return them to the library after use. You can leave them near the library computer, our librarian will put hem back. You can search part of the collection by author, year of publication, title, notes, ISBN number, or classification code here >

Insurance

  • Participants need to have a third party insurance as well as a medical insurance. The EKWC is not responsible for taking care of any insurance.
  • Each participant is responsible for their guests and damage to others or property of others. The EKWC does not take any responsibility.
  • We advise you to wear safety shoes. They can be obtained at the “Boerenbond” next door.