Many issues and challenges faced by makers running their own practice could be summed up by one key word – sustainability. It implies the need for sustainability in its broadest sense; a successful business and practice, lifelong creative development, a supportive peer network which both challenges and reenergises, and an active awareness of the methods and motivations for making…

A series of talks presented by the Crafts Council’s Maker Development Team, aimed at helping graduate makers identify different ways of running a sustainable creative practice. Looking beyond their individual disciplines, the days speakers will demonstrate four differing and transferable approaches to building a career in craft. Speakers include Margo Selby, textiles; Pottinger and Cole, furniture and product; Shane Waltener, textiles; LoopPh, environmentally responsive textiles; plus an introduction to Crafts Council Collective and Crafts Council Research Library.

Free with entry ticket to New Designers. Visit www.newdesigners.com for booking.