As part of the 2012 International Festival of Glass this one-day symposium entitled ‘Architecture and the Artistry of Glass’ explores the relationship between glass and architectural forms whether in terms of building materials or the artist wedded to architecture. The symposium brings together internationally distinguished artists and designers: John Lewis, the Californian sculptor and architectural [...] Read more »
Hayward Gallery’s Wide Open School – a series of artist, designer & architect talks & workshops London, 11 June – 11 July
This summer, for one month only, the Hayward Gallery transforms into Wide Open School. An experiment in public learning, it offers a programme devised and fuelled by the imaginations of more than 100 artists, designers and architects from over 40 different countries, including Antony Gormley, Tracey Emin, and Jeremy Deller lead workshops and give lectures [...] Read more »
ArtSmart – UAL creative business fair: 29 & 30 June
Artsmart 2012 is organised by the University of the Arts London, and is a two-day programme of creative and business talks, portfolio reviews and workshops designed to help you get ahead in the creative industries. The event will give you the chance to develop skills, get advice and network – everything you need to make [...] Read more »
FREE Design Trust webinar: How to do your own accounts (and save on accountancy fees)? with Dean Shepherd of Tax by Design – fri 8 June
Do you need an accountant? What does an account actually do? Do you know what financial systems to set up? Do you need to have more control of your finances (even if you prefer not to admit that)? In the early stages of your business, when money is tight, having an accountant may seem like [...] Read more »
Clerkenwell Design Week: 22 – 24 May
Clerkenwell is a three-day festival celebrating design’s creative richness, social relevance and technological advancements through an exciting programme of workshops, presentations, product launches and debates. Clerkenwell Design Week also features all the elements you would expect from a festival, including exhibitions, installations, street entertainment, music, food, parties and receptions. It is the ideal opportunity for [...] Read more »
Online course: The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design
If you have ever dreamt of seeing your designs on stationery, fabric, homewares or other products, and monetising your designs, then this groundbreaking online course is for you! Thriving surface pattern designer Rachael Taylor will guide you along from developing your signature style to putting a collection together, and from protecting your work to monetising [...] Read more »
Free Money: Grants, funds & free resources for creative businesses – an evening workshop at Space Studios, London 29 May
This evening workshop takes a cheeky look at the resources available to creative businesses in London and provides you with the tools to access them better. With funding cuts affecting many of the traditional support providers and new programs coming up every year, it is hard to know what is out there and what you [...] Read more »
The Design Trust at graduate exhibition New Designers, London 27 – 30 June: FREE Business Development Day on 28 June – come and meet us!
The Design Trust is really pleased to announce its continuing partnership with the New Designers graduate exhibition. The late Peta Levi MBE, who founded The Design Trust more than 20 years ago, also set up New Designers. The two organisations have always had a very close relationship over the years through a business support day [...] Read more »
Yorkshire Art Space: Call for Starter Studio Programme for Silversmiths & Jewellers, Sheffield, deadline: 13 July
Yorkshire Artspace in Sheffield has been running the Starter Studio Programme for Silversmiths and Jewellers for 10 years. They offer places for up to 3 early-career silversmiths and/or jewellers who will also start the programme in October 2012 and can benefit from 24/7 access to a fully equiped shared silversmith workshop at Persistence Works Studios [...] Read more »
Yorkshire Art Space: call for Starter Studio Programme for Ceramicists, Sheffield, deadline: 13 July
The Yorkshire Artspace Starter Studio Programme for Ceramicists is entering its third year. This year there are 3 studio places for up to 3 early-career, ambitious and dedicated makers who will start their development programme in October 2012 onwards and can stay for a maximum of 2 years. Successful applicants will have 24/7 access to [...] Read more »