Kindred North Kensington

Artist Studios Reimagined…

Join the new Kindred Studios building in North Kensington with Flexible Studios - 37 day studios, available 7 days, easily booked using the Kindred app. Expand your practice by accessing our print and ceramics workshops or by using our performance and rehearsal space - be part of a vibrant community of over 300 artists, sell your work, connect with new people and have fun in our big beautiful building for £164 per month.

Flexible Studios that are responsive to your Practice.

Flexible Studios include 10,000 sqft of artist space and 3000 sqft of outside workspace on a terrace that overlooks the canal. This is a place designed for making things, making a mess, experimenting and expanding the scope of your practice. There is loads of communal and private space depending on what mood you’re in.

  • 9:00 - 22:00 Access
    7 Days A Week
    WIFI
    Taking-part in Open Studios weekend
    10% Discount in our plant-based Cafe.
    Workshop day-passes (separate purchase)

    Free programme of professional development / artist studio visits / invitation Private views / part of large creative network / selling & exhibition opportunities

  • Flexible Studios from £164 per month.

    Sign Up Fee of £164.

    Additional Storage from £20 + VAT per month.

  • Attendance: Attendance is important at Kindred but we appreciate that this doesn’t work for every practice or individual. Therefore, there is no minimum attendance requirement for Flexible Studios.

    Minimum Term:
    Studio holders are required to commit to a minimum 3-months.

    Leaving:
    There is the flexibility to give 1-months notice after the minimum term is completed.

    Deposit:
    We don’t hold a deposit.

  • Being part of Kindred means that you will need to contribute time and energy in:

    • Getting to know others & participating in the culture

    • Take part in Open Studios and its preparation

    • Give 2 full days of your professional time to inspire young people or contribute your skills to one of our community groups.

    This act of generosity is really important to us. Please do not apply for a studio if you feel this is too difficult for you, Membership might be more suited to you.

Flexible Studios that are responsive to your Practice.

In our new forever home site in North Kensington, we offer a mixture of Fixed and Flexible Studios priced to make them suitable for artists at all stages of their practice. Flexible Studios start from £164 per month and Fixed studios for as little as £350 per month.

All Fixed Studios are lockable and Flexible Studios can add lockable storage. All spaces have large windows, sockets, speedy WiFi and plenty of communal space to work from. Fixed Studios have a two-month refundable deposit and Flexible Studios have a £164 sign up fee.. Our site has a wonderful terrace, overlooking the canal, a vegetarian café, a dedicated gallery, project spaces and a set of brilliant artist resources, including a shared Print Studio, Textile Studio, Ceramic Studio, Rehearsal Space and Shoot Space!

Workshop Packages

The Workshop Packages are add-ons to your Fixed or Flexible Studio. They can be used one month at a time or continuously. These packages aren’t available without a studio with Kindred.

  • 7 Days a week access to our Ceramic Studio.

    Dedicated XL Drying Shelf.

    Access to Clear & Matt Glazes.

    Technician onsite 3 times a week.

    Managed Firings.

    Firings charge at 1p per gram (includes Bisque + Second Firing).

    Key Equipment:
    2 × 215 Litre Kilns
    6 x Shimpo Whisper Throwing Wheels
    Shimpo NRA-04S Pugmill
    48 inch Gladstone Slabroller
    4 x Dedicated Wedging Tables
    North Star Clay Extruder
    5 Gallon Glaze Mixer

  • 5 hours per week access to the Print Workshop.

    Equipment:
    UV Exposure Suction Bed Unit with Drying cabinet- 60 x 80 cm Bed size
    Kippax UV Exposure Unit
    5 screen Drying Cabinet 1500mm x 1035mm
    Washout BoothModel 0 Maximum Frame Size (mm) 760 x 920
    Screens A4 x 6, A3+ x 6, A2 x 4) 90T (A4 x 6, A2 x 10)
    Drying Racks A1 Spring Loaded
    Kippax Print Tables
    Lightbox A2
    Rotary paper trimmer - 950mm cutting length (A1)
    Pressure washer
    Photopolymer Trays for developing 40 x 53cm

  • For performance based practices, receive 2 hours per week in our rehearsal space. These hours can be accumulated over a month to give you one 8 hour session.

  • This gives you 7 hours per month in our 4,000 or 7,500 sqft shoot space and permission to use parts of the building for portrait photography.