Northern Potters Association

The aim of the NPA is to encourage and support artists in the production of sculptural, functional, fine art and decorative studio pottery in all its forms throughout the North of England

Bursaries

The Bursary Scheme enables our members to access NPA funds directly and is funded from excess funds that are not required for the running of the NPA. The total available funds are currently £2,000 and the maximum for one bursary is £250. We are happy to support you in developing aspects of your ceramic work, or the funds could be used for items such as training courses, workshops, networking, and travel costs. Do not apply for capital investment such as improvements to workshops. You have to be an NPA member for at least a year and should not have received an NPA bursary in the past 12 months. You will be expected to make a contribution to NPA News about your experience.

The NPA does not fund capital expenses, such as materials and equipment.

Applications should be submitted on the form below by the following deadlines:

  • 10th January 2025
  • 3rd April 2025
  • 9th August 2025
  • 11th October 2025

All bursaries will be awarded on a first come first served basis and we consider all applications at the quarterly committee meetings following the deadline.













    Conditions

    • to apply you must be a fully paid member of the Northern Potters Association
    • you must have been a NPA member for a year or more
    • applications will be considered by the committee at quarterly intervals through the year at the end of January, April, July and October or the nearest committee thereafter. The application will then be considered by the committee and you will be notified within 1 month if your application has been successful. Payment of the bursary will not be made if the application has not been approved by the NPA Committee.
    • you will be expected to make a contribution to NPA News with associated images about your experience (within 2 months after its completion) for inclusion in a future edition of NPA News (NPA News editor can assist if required, but we would suggest a minimum of about 200 words)
    • payment of the bursary will be made upon submission of the article for NPA News with relevant paperwork/invoices/receipts supplied.
    • The bursary year runs from AGM to AGM each year.