Archive for July, 2010
By Ellen O’Hara, Head of Business Development at Cockpit Arts The question that I’m asked more than any other in my role at Cockpit is ‘how should I price my work?!’ There’s no doubt that getting your pricing right is a crucial part of your marketing and business strategy. So what is there to consider […]
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Tags: cashflow, Finances, goals, Industry Experts, planning, pricing, Workshops
In our ‘How to Get into…Craft’ seminar at Futurising on 29 June we heard from three leading designers and makers, ceramicist Chris Keenan, textile designer Clarissa Hulse and textile artist and consultant Arantza Vilas. Each spoke about the varied, and often unpredictable, journey they have taken since starting as a practitioner. They provided a valuable […]
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If you happen to be in Clerkenwell over the next week make sure you visit Elena Corchero, Helen Johannessen, Vic Lee and Lena Santana’s fabulous pop-up shop on Clerkenwell Road. There’s something for everyone - from Helen’s colourful and iconic ceramics and Vic’s wonderful prints of London streets, to Lena’s beautiful summer dresses and Elena’s cool, sustainable accessories. The […]
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In our ‘How to Get into…Craft’ seminar at Futurising on 29 June we heard from three leading designers and makers, ceramicist Chris Keenan, textile designer Clarissa Hulse and textile artist and consultant Arantza Vilas. Each spoke about the varied, and often unpredictable, journey they have taken since starting as a practitioner. They provided a valuable […]
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By Dean Shepherd This is the second part of two posts by Dean Shepherd. Click here to see part one HMRC Online Services If you are attempting to complete your own tax return then it really is imperative that you use HMRC’s online filing system to do so. There are a number of reasons why. […]
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Our ‘How to Get into…. Craft’ seminar at Futurising last week brought together three leading designers and makers, ceramicist Chris Keenan, textile designer Clarrisa Hulse and textile artist and consultant Arantza Vilas. Each spoke about the varied, and often unpredictable, journey they have taken since starting as a practitioner. We thought you’d like to hear […]
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Tags: article, exhibiting, Industry Experts, makers, motivation, networking, planning, profile, Seminars
New Designers Awards, Part 1 …
by Vanessa Swann Last week I had the exciting task of selecting the New Designer of the Year Award for Part 1. The prize deservedly went to Lucy Foakes of University College Falmouth (left) for her bold table top pieces inspired by Egyptian canopic jars, updated in slip cast and coiled ceramic with laser-cut acrylic. […]
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