Skill Share Residency

The Artists and Makers Skill Share Residency is a collaborative residency designed around shared learning, experimentation and creative exchange. Bringing together a small group of artists and makers from different disciplines, the residency creates space to learn from one another through making, discussion and play.  Rather than focusing on individual outcomes, this residency centres on process, exchange and collective enquiry. Artists temporarily step outside their usual ways of working, and learn new approaches through collaboration.

How it works

Each day, one artist from the group will lead a session for the rest of the group This might take the form of:

• Hands-on workshop or practical demonstration 
• Collaborative making activity 
• Shared prompt or brief 
• Discussion-led session around materials, process or research 
• Informal experiment or playful intervention 

Sessions can be structured or loose, collective or individual, practical or conceptual. The emphasis is on sharing something from your practice. This might be a technique you are curious about, a method you want to test with others, or a question you are currently exploring in your work. 

Between sessions, artists are encouraged to reflect, respond, and make independently or together, allowing ideas to evolve organically across the week.  

On Ynys Enlli, this approach is grounded within the island’s unique rhythms, landscape and sense of shared time. With limited external distractions, artists have the opportunity to fully engage with one another’s ideas while responding to the environment they are living and working in. 

There are no fixed expectations around outcomes. We are intentionally keeping the structure flexible and responsive, and we welcome artists who are curious, generous and open to shaping the experience together. 

Key details 

• Dates: 5–12 September
• Location: Ynys Enlli, North Wales
• Number of artists: 5
• Residency model: Peer-led skillshare, one artist-led session per day
• Support provided:
• Shared accommodation
• Studio and working space
• Boat travel to and from the island
• Fee: £200 per artist
• Deadline for Applications: 30th April 2026

Eligibility

Artists and makers from any discipline living in Wales This residency is suited to artists who enjoy working collaboratively, sharing ideas openly, and engaging in informal learning with peers. No prior teaching or workshop experience is required.   

Details

Accommodation: Accommodation is in shared self-catering accommodation at Carreg Fawr with 1 double bedroom, two twin rooms, 2 single rooms 

Studio Space: Dedicated shared studio space is provided. 

Connectivity: No guest Wi-Fi; limited 4G coverage in some areas of the island. 

Cost: Artists are required to contribute £200 towards the residency cost. 

Access: Residencies run from Saturday to Saturday. Boat services may be cancelled due to adverse weather. Artists must bring all food, personal belongings, and materials with them. 

Weather Conditions: Ynys Enlli is remote and exposed; working conditions can be challenging. Adequate protective clothing for the elements is essential. 

Language: Welsh is the working language of the Enlli Trust and Island Life. We encourage applications in Welsh. 

Meals: Each participant is invited to provide one evening meal for the group. Artists are responsible for bringing food for their own lunches and breakfast. Community living is encouraged. 

Self-Sufficiency: Artists are responsible for their own sustenance, equipment, and material costs. 

Insurance: Artists must arrange any necessary insurance for the residency. 

How to Apply

Please send to celfenlli@gmail.com 

• Brief proposal (maximum 500 words) outlining your artistic practice and experience, and how you would approach the residency on Ynys Enlli. 

• Examples of recent work (up to 5 images, Audio recordings (up to 3 minutes Total) Video (up to 3 minutes total) Title each file with the name of the work, medium/context. If files are too large for email, include a link to an open access google drive or Microsoft folder.  

• CV detailing creative practice   

• We accept applications submitted as a voice note or video  

Deadline for Applications: 30th April 2026

Please send applications to: celfenlli@gmail.com Artists will be notified on the 15th of May 2026