The symposium brings together internationally distinguished artists and designers:

• John Lewis, the Californian sculptor and architectural artist
• Danny Lane whose furniture and sculpture ranges from the domestic to the monumental
• Brent Richards, award winning architect in the field of glass technology
• Tomasz Urbanowicz, the Polish architect and architectural glass artist creating large-scaled kiln-formed glass compositions
• Keith Cummings who has pioneered kiln forming over the past 45 years and has been active as a teacher and practitioner

By their expression the invited speakers have produced work that have changed the way we view the world. This symposium explores their thinking and delves into their methodology.

When? Friday 24 August from 10am – 5pm

Where? School Of Art & Design, University Of Wolverhampton

Costs? standard price £ 130, student £ 65.

For more information and to book your tickets see the British Glass Biennale website, or contact Max Stewart on Email: max.stewart@wlv.ac.uk

source: Dan Klein Associates newsletter

• stimulate interest, excitement and debate about biomedical science through the arts
• examine the social, cultural and ethical contexts of biomedical science
• encourage new ways of thinking
• promote high-quality interdisciplinary practice and collaborations between arts, science and education practice
• support formal and informal learning.

The scheme is open to a wide range of people, including artists, scientists, curators, film makers, writers, producers, directors, academics, science communicators, teachers, arts workers and education officers.

Your project must involve the creation of new artistic work and have biomedical scientific input into the process, either through a scientist taking on an advisory role or through direct collaboration. This expert may be from an ethics, science or history background, but must be an expert in the area of biomedical science you are investigating.

You can apply for funding at two levels:

Small Arts Awards (small to medium-sized projects – up to and including £30 000)
Funding can support the development of new project ideas, deliver small productions or workshops, investigate and experiment with new methods of engagement through the arts, or develop new collaborative relationships between artists and scientists.

Large Arts Awards (larger projects – above £30 000)
This funding can support full or part production costs for high-quality large arts projects that aim to have significant impact on the public’s engagement with biomedical science. (Please note this strand has been closed now for 2012!)

Deadlines: 27 July 2012, 26 October 2012, 25 January 2013

For more information see the Wellcome Trust Art Award website.

Intended as a meeting place for people who love learning but don’t necessarily like being taught, Wide Open School presents the opportunity for people of all ages and walks of life to explore different ways of learning about a wide variety of subjects, alongside leading artists.

At the heart of Wide Open School is a desire to create an energetic atmosphere for exchanging ideas, so that all participants gain a direct experience of different ways of thinking, creating and understanding the world around them.

Architects, designers, and artists will encourage you to engage with architecture and design in various locations including a geodesic dome on Hayward Gallery rooftop. Create your own banners or ‘zines, consider issues of sustainability and protest, and learn how to camouflage yourself in the city. Facilitators include:

• Tomás Saraceno talking about architectural utopian space and inflatable sculptures
• Lucy & Jorge Orta will lead a two day workshop around Cloud Architecture with recycled and sustainable materials
• Tobias Putrih will lead a two-day camouflage workshop Disappearing as Design Strategy
• Artist Bob and Roberta Smith will talk with journalist Anna Minton to discuss the importance of public space both physically and intellectually
• Professor Richard Sennett joins artist Marjetica Potrč for a discussion exploring different versions of the future city and the possible role of the artist within these

When? 11 June – 11 July

Where? Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre, London

Cost? Various prices depending on talks and workshops, many at low price levels and with concessions

For more information and to book your tickets see the Southbank Centre website or call 0844 847 9910

There are lots of talks and portfolio reviews by great organisations.

The Design Trust will run a practical workshop on Saturday 30 June from 10.30am – 11.15am about How to market yourself on a zero budget.

When? Friday 29 and Saturday 30 June 2012, 10am – 6pm (late night opening Friday)

Where? University of the Arts London, 272 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EY

Costs?  Tickets cost £5,  UAL students, alumni and staff.

For more information and to book your tickets in advance see the ArtSmart website.

In the early stages of your business, when money is tight, having an accountant may seem like a luxury you can ill afford.  You might not know what an accountant does, or how you can set up your own financial systems to get you off the ground.

In this webinar – for both starter and more established creative businesses – we will explore:

• what an accountant actually does
• what you as a creative can do for yourself: the financial systems you can set up, the paperwork you can do
• some insider secrets on how to negotiate a better deal on accountancy fees

Dean Shepherd runs Tax by Design, a firm of accountants specialising solely in helping creative businesses.

Sounds great, but what is a webinar? I have never done one before …

Webinars are a great and flexible way to learn and get information via your own computer or phone in the comfort of your office, studio or home, or wherever you are in the world!  You can even ask questions on line when you join us live.  Please note that there is a maximum of 99 people that can attend, so make sure you register and attend in time.

Simply register for this webinar with the link below.  You will then get a registration email with instructions and a link or phone number to call.  Five minutes before the webinar starts you click the link  in the email or call the telephone number that is provided in your registration email.  All you need is a PC with Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2003 server, or Mac OS X 10.5 or newer.

When? Friday 8 June from 12noon – 1pm (London time)

Where? From your own computer or telephone, anywhere in the world

Costs? FREE

To register please click here.

PLEASE NOTE The Design Trust webinars will be recorded, but will be made available exclusively to The Design Trust Business Club members from July onwards.  If you become a member in June you will be able to view the entire presentation that Dean will give, whenever you want. So, if you miss this webinar live (when you can ask questions too!), be aware that we will not make this freely accessible.

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 the creative design community to meet new and existing clients in a relaxed yet inspiring environment.

Last year the design community flocked to Clerkenwell with over 24,000 registered to attend!

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 your designs. With a rich combination of design inspiration, practical advice, demonstrations, creative exercises, resources and interviews with leading industry practitioners, this is the go-to guide for anyone wanting to develop their design skills and break into the industry.

Rachael has partnered with award-winning entrepreneur Beth Nicholls, founder of Do What You Love to bring you this groundbreaking online course. The course also includes advice, insights and examples of creative work from a host of industry experts. Find out more about our contributors here.

This is an online course – lessons will be posted daily Monday to Saturday each week for 5 weeks per module, and you do not need to be online at a specific time. The beauty of an online course is that it is up to you when you check in, and you can do the exercises at a time that suits you.

Different modules are starting in June and September 2012.

For more information see the Do What You Love website.

Entries will be judged by: Della Tinsley, Jewellery Week Director, Johnny Rocket Greenwich based Jewellery Designer , Dorothy Thomas, owner of Greenwich Jewellers Autumn and May and Victoria Purcell, Editor of The Guide Magazine.

If you are interested then please submit the following by email to annarakitina@grenhosp.org.uk :

• Photographs of up to five pieces of their current jewellery collection( photo size 15cm or 72dpi only)
• A brief Curriculum Vitae
• A4 sketch or mood board illustrating your merchandising concept
• 200 words on why you would like to have a shop in Greenwich
• Enclose your full contact details – mobile, email and address

Deadline: 21 May 2012

For more information see the Shop Greenwich website, or contact Jennifer at ProActivePR on 07932 690 678 or proactivepr@btinternet.com

]]> http://www.thedesigntrust.co.uk/competition-to-win-a-glittering-greenwich-pop-up-shop-deadline-21-may/feed/ 0 http://www.thedesigntrust.co.uk/free-money-grants-funds-and-free-resources-for-creative-businesses-an-evening-workshop-at-space-studios-london-29-may/ http://www.thedesigntrust.co.uk/free-money-grants-funds-and-free-resources-for-creative-businesses-an-evening-workshop-at-space-studios-london-29-may/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 12:58:42 +0000 Patricia http://www.thedesigntrust.co.uk/?p=2277 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 may be entitled to.

Creative industry business consultant Florence Harmelin has put together a list of agencies, organisations and charities who offer free or seriously discounted help for self-employed creatives. Ranging from where to get advice on export or IP, mentoring opportunities, networking events and ways to reduce your tax bill and to get funded, this evening workshop will show you how to get a lot more for no, or little, money.

It will also try to tackle the dreaded “application process” and get you to work on a brief introduction piece that you feel comfortable to use.

This course focuses on assistance for creative businesses and the business side of an artistic practice. It is suitable for any self-employed professional in the creative field, but it won’t cover art residencies, studios or prizes.

Florence Harmelin is a Creative Industries Business Consultant. Having worked for 10 years in small creative businesses including her own, she graduated with an MBA Creative Industries from the University for the Creative Arts in 2010. She currently works at UK Trade & Investment and runs the blog The Network of Atoms.

When? Tuesday 29 May from 6.30pm – 9.30pm

Where? Space Studios MediaLab, 129 – 131 Mare Street, London E8 3RH

Costs? £ 40

For more information and to book see Space Studios website or book directly via EventBrite, or call 020 8525 4330 or training@spacestudios.org.uk

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 and the satellite exhibition One Year On for last year’s graduates at the show.

New Designers is the UK’s most important graduate design exhibition. Over 3,500 of the brightest and most creative talents from Britain’s leading design courses will come together for the 27th edition of New Designers.

The Design Trust proudly presents at New Designers 2012:

• The launch of The Design Trust Business Club 

• A one day free business development day Ready steady go! on Thursday 28 June with a great range of speakers and specialist design and craft business development organisations from across the UK that can help you to start or develop your small design or craft business. (for full programme see below!)

• We will have a stand in the Graduate Hub where you can come and talk to us and our business development partners.  You will be able to have walk in 1-2-1 sessions with some of our experts throughout the show in week 1 from 27 – 30 June 2012.  We will have lots of information about our partners across the UK on the stand and we are very happy to give you advice. (You can find the full list of advisers and when they will be at the stand below at the bottom of this post)

Get your ticket for New Designers here Special discount offer for The Design Trust:

As a Design Trust reader you get a special discount if you purchase tickets in advance for just £8.50* instead of £14 on the door. To take advantage of this special offer please quote ND108 when booking before 22 June. *£1.50 booking fee applies to tickets purchased in advance

Ready steady go!

The Design Trust Business Development Day at New Designers - Thursday 28 June 11am – 5pm

The Design Trust has organised a FREE one day business development programme for designers and craftspeople, including students, graduates or people who have been going for a while. It is a great way to get lots of business development information across the UK and to meet The Design Trust and some of its partners in person!

If you have a ticket to the show you can come and join us for the whole day or for those parts that you are interested in.  The space is flexible, so vote with your feet – you can walk in and out whenever you like!

11am – 12noon                

The Power of Design with former Dragon’s Den Doug Richard of the School for Creative Startups

12noon – 1pm                  

Panel intro session for business support & funding across the UK:

• Sebastian Redford, Marketing Manager of Ideas Tap, the creative network for young creatives
• Bishopsland Educational Trust will talk about their post graduate development programme for jewellers and silversmiths
• Mir Jansen, Programme Professional Development Manager of Yorkshire Art Space, who run a starter studio programme in Leeds for silversmiths/jewellers and ceramicists
• Capital Enterprise who run various enterprise programmes in London for fashion, designers and freelancers
• Fiona Chautard, Specialist adviser for fashion, textiles and retail, of Cultural Enterprise Office in Scotland who provide specialist business support

1pm – 1.20pm                  

7 Steps to Self-Employment – Talk by author & business adviser Alison Branagan

1.20pm – 1.40pm  

Setting Up A Successful Jewellery Business – Talk by author & jeweller Angie Boothroyd

1.40pm – 2pm                  

Getting started with money and finance – Talk by Sarah Thelwall of My Cake, the creative online accounting system

2 pm – 2.45pm                 

3 short talks about intellectual property:

• Be IP Savvy – Monetise your creative ideas and designs, safely! – Talk by Jennifer Castoldi, Development Director of ACID (Anti Copying in Design)
• Protecting and safely disclosing design and innovation concepts without the legal fees – Talk by Maxine Horn, CEO of Creative Barcode
• Creative Collaborations: who owns the copyright? – Talk by Silvia Baumgart, Programme Coordinator of Own-It

2.45pm – 3.45pm            

Panel intro and Q&A session for support & marketing opportunities:

• Sophie Rees, Director of Designers Makers, and Sarah Tridgell Membership Manager, an online shop & pop up show membership organisation
• Hayley Banks, Membership Manager of Design Factory and Laura Mabbutt, Exhibition Officer at The National Centre for Craft & Design, who offer a wide range of exhibition opportunities at shows and National Centre of Craft & Design
• Karen Nairstone, Director of Design Event who offer marketing opportunities at shows, Design Event Mart and their online shop ‘British by Design’ alongside mentoring and support for designers
• Emma Walker, Director of Craft Scotland a Scottish charity, working to unite, inspire and champion Scottish craft.  We are the world’s first audience development agency for craft, creating and promoting opportunities for people of all backgrounds to connect with craft.

3.45pm – 5pm     

One Year On: What is that first year really like? – 3 exhibitors of One Year On will share their real life stories of the ups and downs of their first year trading.  They will get business advice from a panel of experienced business consultants, incl. Paul Sturrock of Slingshot Venture Development and Patricia van den Akker of The Design Trust.

Get your ticket for New Designers here

The Design Trust stand during New Designers

At our stand in the Graduate Hub you can talk to our expert partners on a 1-2-1 basis.  It will be first come first serve, and you can see who will be at our stand throughout the show.  We will also have a wide range of information available about business development.

Come and say hello!

Get your ticket for New Designers here