Posts Tagged ‘vision’

Making It

14Oct10

Helen Steel is a designer-maker that has taken part in several Making It workshops and seminars which are attended both by studio-holders and other designer-makers. Although Helen does not as yet have a studio and works from home, whilst developing her business she has found attending these sessions inspirational and helpful so we asked her more […]


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 […]


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 […]


  It was a great start to the first day of Futurising with  three truly inspiring presentations as part of our ‘How to get…into Craft’ seminar. Three leading lights from the craft world, ceramicist Chris Keenan, textile artist Arantza Vilas and textile designer Clarissa Hulse shared the fascinating  journeys that they have taken to carve a […]


by Ellen O’Hara Having a long term vision in place for your business helps give you focus and drive.  It should be ambitious, inspiring and motivational and describe where you want to be in the future.  I’ve found this exercise is best done in a quiet space, away from distractions at home or in your studio.  […]


by Ellen O’Hara ‘Success’ means different things to different designer- makers.  Defining success help to five you focus and make better informed decisions about how you develop your business and practice.  This exercise helps get the thought process going. Exercise:  Defining success – the bigger picture Ask yourself “What does my ideal future look like?”  Picture […]



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