& company Workshop - your space to create
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A LITTLE HISTORY:
THE STORY SO FAR:
&company started in December 2009, with the aim of brokering professional opportunities for emerging product designers to enable them to create and sell new work. Over the last 2.5 years, we have been growing a locally made homewares range, currently comprising work by 9 designers. We have curated countless exhibitions including In Good Company at Object Gallery: Australian Centre for Design. We have also produced exhibitions and events for Sydney Design Festival, Finders Keepers Markets, and recently, VIVID IDEAS.
THE CHALLENGE:
In the process of developing new designs (including liaising with local makers and manufacturers, getting products to market etc.) the biggest challenges are in the prototyping and production phases. There is NO WHERE TO GO. And if designers are finding this a challenge, what about the rest of the community?
As we have been building this little venture, it has become clear that there is ONE BIG CHALLENGE. If we are to truly support local designers and makers, to enable them to launch and grow creative enterprises, we need to provide access to SPACES and EQUIPMENT. A workshop allows us to test ideas, play, experiment, prototype and importantly, to produce new work.
THE TEST-RUN:
In April 2012, we moved to The Rocks (supported by the SHFA Rocks Pop-Up Project) for a 6 month term. Our aim was to set up a small workshop (in addition to a store and small gallery) to test our idea on the public. We have been running an incredibly popular short-course program. With our fantastic temporary location next to the Museum of Contemporary Art, we have been meeting and talking to many new friends. It is clear that Sydney needs a space where creative people (from professionals to the creatively curious) can meet, learn new skills, make things and grow their businesses.






NAILS, SCREWS, GLUES: HOLD THE SHOW TOGETHER <br /><br /> Help us build the creative empire: we know the devil is in the details – you could hold us together by pledging the value of a few nails or screws.<br /><br /> Your name will go on our website Page of Champions (as thanks for championing our cause!).
BRICKS & STICKS: BUILD AN EMPIRE!<br /><br /> Buy us a Brick or a plank of wood (Stick), the building blocks of the workshop. Piece by Piece you’ll build an empire with us. <br /><br /> Your name on our website Page of Champions, your name on our Wall of Champions – an installation in the workshop with the names (personal or business) of those who championed the cause!<br /><br />
HOME RUN!<br /> *New Reward, last 2 weeks!*<br /> Be one of the final 500 amazing pledgers, pitching in to make the project happen!<br /> <br /> Your name on our website Page of Champions, your name on our Wall of Champions – an installation in the workshop with the names (personal or business) of those who championed the cause!<br /> PLUS be in the running to get access to the workshop, one of 5 invites to Pie Night, and more!
PAINT THE TOWN RED<br /><br /> Contribute a tin of paint so we can make your workshop look and feel great! <br /><br /> Your name on our website Page of Champions, your name (personal or business) on our Wall of Champions – (see details in description).
PLYTASTIC<br /><br /> Buy a sheet of plywood, so that we can make walls, doors, work-benches and more. <br /><br /> + Your name on our website Page of Champions, your name on our Wall of Champions.<br /><br /> + One limited edition little salt bowl, hand made by the &co; team in glazed porcelain. Signed and dated by the maker. Postage additional (or come and collect from the new workshop!)
TWO DAYS IN THE WORKSHOP!<br /><br /> A gift voucher for your first two days in the Workshop, free! Get trained in workshop proficiency, and the start your first project! Design, build, make, fix, repair…. And enjoy!<br /><br /> + Your name on our website Page of Champions, your name on our Wall of Champions.
HAND-TOOL NAMING RIGHTS<br /> For a tool of this value or less. Whether it’s Chris the Chisel or Henry the Hammer, every time someone borrows that tool, they’ll know of your amazing contribution.<br /> + Your name on our website Page of Champions, and our Wall of Champions.<br /> + Hand written thank you postcard, limited edition letter-pressed.<br /> + 1 limited edition, little porcelain salt dish, hand made by the &co; team. Signed & dated by the maker. Postage additional (or collect from the new workshop!)
A WEEK IN THE WORKSHOP<br><br /> A 5 day week, where you can come in and create to your hearts content – this is a chance to come and play, to make things, experiment, tackle a larger project! <br><br /> +Your name on our website Page of Champions, your name on our Wall of Champions.
SMALL-TOOL NAMING RIGHTS<br><br /> For a tool of this value or less. Boris the Belt Sander, Dominic the Drill Press, or Katherine the Kiln, every time someone borrows that tool, they’ll know of your amazing contribution.<br><br /> + Your name on our website Page of Champions, and our Wall of Champions.<br /> + Hand written thank you postcard, limited edition letter-pressed.<br /> + 1 limited edition little porcelain salt bowl, hand made by the &co;. Postage additional (or collect from the new workshop!)
PIE NIGHT: VIP GUEST OF HONOUR AND JUDGE<br><br /> Our Pie Night’s are a fusion of our three favourite things: food, design, & great company. Join us as the guest of honour and judge the best pies of the night.<br /> + Name on the Wall of Champions.<br /> + Hand written thank you postcard, limited edition letter-pressed.<br /> + 1 limited edition little porcelain salt bowl, hand made by the &co;. Postage additional (or come and collect from the new workshop!).
HIGH TEA IN THE THE CHAOS<br><br /> In the midst of the new fit-out, we will down-tools, lay out a table cloth, and host you and a guest for high-tea in the workshop. You are welcome to lend a hand, or just enjoy an afternoon with the team. See behind the scenes, and maybe even pick our brains for future projects.<br><br /> + Your name on our website Page of Champions, and our Wall of Champions.<br /> + 1 limited edition little porcelain salt bowl, hand made by the &co; - collect from the new workshop!
SUPERSTAR CORPORATE PARTNER<br /> Want your enterprise to come and use the workshop? This reward is for businesses who want to pledge their support and see the workshop come to life... so they can use it too! 2 free annual membership passes and 30 hours total free (standard) access.<br /><br /> + Thank you postcard, name/logo on Page/Wall of champions as above!<br /> + 2 pairs Salt/Pepper dishes, as above!
GET SWEET SKILLS!<br><br /> One-on-One private tuition: 6 hours with your choice of a Ceramics, Jewellery or Woodwork teacher. Can be used over a 3 month period.<br><br /> + Your name on our website Page of Champions, your name on our Wall of Champions.<br /> + 1 limited edition little porcelain salt bowl, hand made by the &co;. Collect from the new workshop!
&COMPANY; WORKSHOP MENTORSHIP<br><br /> 1 hour a week for 12 weeks. Receive one-on-one guidance as you create a new work or body of work from members of the &co; team.<br><br /> + Your name on our website Page of Champions, and our Wall of Champions.<br /> + 1 limited edition little porcelain salt bowl, hand made by the &co;. Postage additional (or come and collect from the new workshop!)
GET EVEN MORE SWEET SKILLS!<br><br /> One-on-One private tuition: 12 hours with your choice of a Ceramics, Jewellery or Woodwork teacher (can be used over a 3 month period)<br><br /> + Your name on our website Page of Champions, and our Wall of Champions.<br /> + 1 limited edition set of little porcelain salt+pepper bowls, hand made by the &co;. Come in and collect from the new workshop!
BIG-TOOL NAMING RIGHTS<br /> For a tool of approx this value. Suzie the Band Saw or Lewis the Laser Cutter– get your name on an awesome piece of machinery, so every time someone uses it, they can send you bucket loads of gratitude and appreciation!<br /> + Postcard, Page/Wall of Champions & set Salt+Pepper dishes, as above.<br /> + 15% discount on membership for the first year (transferable)
DINNER PARTY AT &CO;<br /> Use our space to host your own dinner party for up to 20 guests: bring your closest friends, staff or clients to an unforgettable evening. Use dinner settings by our designers around our big table. Choose to arrange catering or do it &co; style- set your guests a culinary challenge: BYOpie!<br /> +Your name on our website Page of Champions, and as a Gold Champion on our Wall of Champions<br /> + Set of 20 limited edition signed salt/dipping oil dishes – for each guest
BIG-CHEESE CORPORATE PARTNER<br /> This reward is for businesses who want to pledge their support and see the workshop come to life... so they can use it too! 6 free annual membership passes and 2-days free (standard) access per member.<br /> <br /> + A free class for a group of up to 6 (in woodwork, ceramics, electronics, etc.)<br /> + Thank you postcard, name/logo on Page/Wall of champions as above!<br /> + Set 10 Salt/Pepper dishes, as above!<br /> + 10% membership discount for your members or other staff (by negotiation)
STUDIO NAMING RIGHTS<br /> Name one of 4 studios for use by our 12 month Designer In Residence program. Everyone will see your name of choice(personal, business, other) when they come to the workshop.<br /> + Thank you card. Name/logo on Page/Wall of Champions as above.<br /> + your members/staff receive 10% off membership (by negotiation)<br /> + Set of 24 limited edition salt+pepper bowls to use and to gift.<br /> + All outgoing media will feature your name or logo as a Gold Supporter (1st 12 months).<br /> +happy to discuss!