Gloucestershire Guild Young Makers Bursary

Deadline: Monday 30 November 2026
Who it’s for: makers at the start of their careers who live or work in Gloucestershire, usually aged 30 or under
Value: £1,000, plus a year’s membership and mentoring
Organiser: The Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen

The Gloucestershire Guild is offering a £1,000 bursary and a year of support to a young maker starting out in their career.

As well as the £1,000 award, the bursary includes:

A year’s membership of the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen
The chance to sell work in the Guild’s shop in Cheltenham
Promotion on the Guild’s website and social media
Opportunities to show work in Guild exhibitions, with no hanging fees
One-to-one mentoring

Makers based outside Gloucestershire can apply if they have a meaningful connection to the county, and applicants over 30 may be considered if they make a strong case.

How to apply: complete the application form on the Guild’s website.

Find out more: guildcrafts.org.uk