— Khnemu Studio on Fernwood Farm —

— Khnemu Studio on Fernwood Farm —

https://khnemustudio.com/intern-program

Location: Fennville, MI

Length: Short Term - 8-12 weeks - April-October

Housing: Free housing in vintage RV

Kilns: 1 Electric kiln, 1 gas/soda kiln, 1 wood kiln and room for raku, pit, and smoke firing

Expenses: Additional material expenses

Funding/Stipend: $500 stipend paid at the end of the residency, free 100Ibs of clay and 2 kiln loads provided

Workspace: Shared studio space in large barn studio

Responsibilities: Expected to work 25 hours/week cleaning studio and gallery, reclaiming clay, prepping for public events, assisting with wholesale orders and working at the gallery

Number of Residents: 1

Additional Opportunities:

30 pastoral acres
Studio and kilns run on green energy
Studio supports two fine galleries and raises grass fed beef and pastured poultry in addition to beekeeping, a horse, llama and a few peacocks
2 annual visiting weekend workshops and several public events throughout the year
3 miles from Lake Michigan
50% food discount at Root Cafe and Gallery

A red barn with a white roof and multiple metal lids attached to its side, arranged in rows. There is a bush with white flowers on the left and birds on the grass below.

A woman feeding chickens and ducks outdoors in a park or yard, surrounded by grass, trees, and rocks.

A red barn with an open side, revealing the interior where chickens are standing on the ground. There are some green feed containers and a duck near the barn entrance. In the background, there is a rural field with a few trees and a wooden fence, under a partly cloudy sky.

A barn with a sign that reads 'Beware of the tiny raptors.' Inside, there is a luxury car parked on a dirt floor, which is also outside. Several ducks and geese are on the ground near the barn, with some leaves scattered around.

A person crouching in a brick-walled tunnel or closet, organizing or reaching for items on a shelf filled with various containers, with a dustpan and brush nearby.

Three women and one man gathered around an outdoor kiln, working together to load or unload it. They are under a wooden shelter with trees visible in the background.

A pile of weathered, moss-covered concrete or stone paving tiles stacked outdoors next to a wooden fence, with some debris and dried leaves nearby.

Tools and materials for construction, including blocks, pipes, scraps of metal, and a grating, on a workshop table with a corrugated metal wall in the background.

Interior view of a large, curved metallic industrial structure with riveted steel panels and a circular opening at the top, with scaffolding and construction materials present.

Take a look at what Khnemu Studio’s past residents have to say about their residency experience: