Scholarship for Residency at Wendell Castle Workshop Wendell Castle Workshop

This resi­dency is held in the former studio of Wendell Castle. WCW is a nonprofit started by his family. WCW has full wood­work­ing and exten­sive metal­work­ing facil­i­ties. To be consid­ered for a schol­ar­ship to attend this resi­dency, first apply for the resi­dency, and then send an email to Ken.​Page@​wendellcastle.​org request­ing consid­er­a­tion for a scholarship. 

The resi­dency is intended to give artists an inspir­ing and expertly equipped envi­ron­ment to work on one or more specific projects. Use of wood or metal as a primary mate­r­ial is not a require­ment, but pref­er­ence will be given to artists working in these media. (Artists not working in wood or metal will be provided studio space, but no access to machin­ery.) The resi­dency envi­ron­ment is conducive to indi­vid­ual work, but the studio space is commu­nal. Resi­dents have access to all of the appro­pri­ate machines and tools.

There may be up to four resi­dents at a time. There will be a part-time staff person to help with any equip­ment or WCW-related ques­tions during the work day, but there will be no instruc­tion provided — candi­dates must be capable of using all equip­ment and machines inde­pen­dently. A safety orien­ta­tion will take place with all pieces of equip­ment during the first few days.

Resi­dents are encour­aged to leave behind one work as a dona­tion to the nonprofit and are invited to give a public talk near the end of their resi­den­cies to tell commu­nity members about their experience. 

Occu­pancy

Resi­den­cies are not intended to gener­ate a profit for WCW, but we do charge fees to cover the studio’s expenses while classes are not in session. We now have schol­ar­ships avail­able! Apply for the resi­dency and then email ken.​page@​wendellcastle.​org to request consid­er­a­tion for a scholarship. 

Housing

The resi­dency offers accom­mo­da­tions in one of two private bedrooms in the WCW build­ing on the floor above the studio. They will have access to a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facil­i­ties, and school library. (Please note: meals are not provided.) While the WCW is located in a village, walking distance from a grocery store and café, it is recom­mended that appli­cants have a car with appro­pri­ate license and insur­ance. The resi­dency is for artists and makers only. Couples can share a bedroom at WCW but they must have both applied for a resi­dency to either do their own work or work in tandem. 

Mate­ri­als

Resi­dents are respon­si­ble for supply­ing their own mate­ri­als and may ship items to the Wendell Castle Work­shop before the resi­dency. Resi­dents may also purchase mate­ri­als from a local retail stores includ­ing Wood­craft. A hard­wood supplier is about 30 minutes from WCW. Wood­craft is 15 minutes away. 

Partic­i­pants must be 21 or older.

All appli­cants agree to submit to a crim­i­nal background check. 

Ques­tions can be directed to Ken Page, WCW Direc­tor, at ken.​page@​wendellcastle.​org.

January 19 — Febru­ary 14, 2026 (4 weeks) $1,300

Febru­ary 16 — March 28, 2026 (6 weeks) $2,000

January 19 — March 28, 2026 (10 weeks) $3,300

Appli­ca­tion End Date: Decem­ber 1, 2025

Noti­fi­ca­tion Date: Decem­ber 10, 2025