Turf is an artist-run space and registered charity located in central Croydon.
We created our Community membership scheme in 2024 for creatives, creative organisations and groups needing affordable space to run events or workshops on a regular basis.
Our Community Membership scheme runs on a 3 tier model.Our prices range between £50 per month & £150 per month depending on the amount of times you’d like to use the space per month.
For creative co-workers or creatives not needing fixed permanent space.
Use of our Front Workspace & Communal Kitchen on an ad-hoc individual basis.
You will have a key to the space and a building & facilities induction.
Access to our Slack channel for studio, desk & community members
Monthly membership fee of £50
(plus initial deposit of £50, key deposit £30)
For creatives or organisations looking to test out a series of workshops.
Little Turf Workroom for workshops or events up to two 3-4 hour (half day) slots per month. Any space bookings need to be booked in prior to ensure the space is available.
Use of our Front Workspace, Communal Kitchen & shared access to our Ceramics & Reuse Space.
You will have a key to the space and a building & facilities induction.
Access to our Slack channel for studio, desk & community members
Monthly membership fee of £75
(plus initial deposit of £75, key deposit £30)
For creatives or organisations looking to run more regular events.
Use of Little Turf Workroom for workshops or events up to five 3-4 hour (half day) slots per month. Any space bookings need to be booked in prior to ensure the space is available.
Use of our Front Workspace, Communal Kitchen & shared access to our Ceramics & Reuse Space.
You will have a key to the space and a building & facilities induction.
Access to our Slack channel for studio, desk & community members.
Monthly membership fee of £150
(plus initial deposit of £150, key deposit £30)
A studio-member led programme of free workshops & opportunities. Get as involved as you’d like!
Access to Turf facilities and equipment including tools, A/V equipment, creative Access equipment and libraries.
Free use of our shared workspaces.
1-1 tutorials with Turf staff & exhibiting artists.
Opportunities to exhibit & run workshops at Turf as part of our main programme.
Access to all workshops & events, even if fully booked.
Community Members must have their own public liability insurance and appropriate safeguarding training for their activity. We’ll ask you for copies of these.
All spaces must be returned to their previous state after use, and Community Members must also ensure visitors have left communal spaces in good order.
Turf’s space is approx 5 minutes from West Croydon station and 10 minutes from East Croydon station.
All fees from memberships go directly back into supporting Turf’s programme, collectives and future.
Here are some of the artists currently working in our studios:
