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Creative Business Strategy Workshop
Time out to analyse your business, get back on track. A guided personal awayday with Pete Mosley at The Refectory Table in Loughborough.
The Creative Business Strategy Workshop is an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day pressure of running your business and take a long hard look at the way you want to work in the future. Pete will help you analyse the way your business performs, think about product and routes to market, and look at how to improve your marketing, get new customers and tune up your business thinking.
This day is for anyone who suspects their business has inherent problems/imbalances that need to be addressed, but is unclear about how to do this without support.
Wednesday 16th, Thursday 31st May and Friday 15th June. Maximum 6 people. Please follow the web link below to book.
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One-day courses are £95 or £160 for two courses.
Craft & Design Month Offer: During May our courses are £80 or £140 for two courses.Category:
Professional DevelopmentRegion:
MidlandsOrganisation: The Refectory Table
Contact:
Pete Mosley & Janet Currie
Website: http://therefec.moonfruit.com/#/courses-events-2/4563030054
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Learning Assistant, The National Centre for Craft & Design
The National Centre for Craft & Design sits at the heart of the market town of Sleaford in Lincolnshire in the beautiful riverside setting of Navigation Wharf. It is the largest venue in England entirely dedicated to the exhibition, celebration and promotion of contemporary and international craft and design.
They are currently looking for a Learning Assistant to support the Learning Manager in driving forward the strategic development and ambitions of their learning programme. This post is for 18.5 hours per week.
Please follow the link below for more details and a downloadable application pack.
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EmploymentRegion:
MidlandsOrganisation: The National Centre for Craft & Design
Pay: £16,000 pro rata per annum
Contact:
Helen Fletcher, Learning Manager
Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7TW
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Crafts Residencies at Cove Park
Cove Park will award a minimum of two Crafts residencies, of up to three months each, to take place during their May to September 2012 programme.
UK and international applicants are welcome to apply. They will also award a residency of one month to an emerging designer/maker based in Scotland.
The deadline for applications is Friday 27 January 2012. For further details and application guidlines please visit the website below…
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Professional DevelopmentRegion:
ScotlandOrganisation: Cove Park
Contact:
information@covepark.org
Website: http://covepark.org/apply-or-book
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‘Getting Started’ at Goldsmiths: 23rd-27th January
This annual FREE week-long programme is held every January for recent UK graduates of precious metal courses. It has helped to launch the career of many of the industry’s stars over its 30 year history.
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Delivered as a series of seminars and workshops, the programme focuses on the next steps for those wishing to pursue a career within the industry. If you are a recent graduate and interested in applying, please download an application form from the Goldsmiths website.Category:
Professional DevelopmentRegion:
LondonOrganisation: The Goldsmiths Company
Contact:
training@thegoldsmiths.co.uk
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Volunteer Creative Knitting Tutor
CoolTan Arts is an arts and mental health charity that runs creative workshops and activities for people experiencing mental distress. A part time, temporary volunteer is required to help with creative knitting workshops.
Ideal applicants:
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Some teaching experience preferred, Creative and flexible, Hand knitting skills, Interest in and knowledge of mental health issues, A polite and professional manner, Good organisation skillsCategory:
VoluntaryRegion:
LondonOrganisation: CoolTan Arts
Pay: Voluntary
Contact:
CoolTan Arts
Unit B, 237 Walworth Road, London
Website: http://www.cooltanarts.org.uk/
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Governing Body Vacancies at Plymouth College of Art
“Plymouth College of Art is a flourishing independent art college, proud of its long history and specialist culture and status.” They are currently looking for enthusiastic and committed new governors to “take part in shaping the future of the College”.
The College is particularly interested in working with individuals from the creative industries who have a strong interest in education.
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VoluntaryRegion:
South WestOrganisation: Plymouth College of Art
Pay: Voluntary
Contact:
The Clerk to the Corporation
Plymouth College of Art, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AT
Email: rabel@plymouthart.ac.uk
Phone: 01752 203162
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Volunteers needed at Gracefield Arts Centre
Gracefield Arts Centre in Dumfries houses a collection of more than 400 Scottish paintings as well as contemporary art and craft exhibitions. The centre is looking for volunteers beginning this summer to help with different activities including invigilating gallery spaces and assisting art tutors with workshops where appropriate.
You would need to commit to a minimum period of 2 hours per week, on a regular basis. Please contact Dawn Henderby for further details.
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VoluntaryRegion:
ScotlandOrganisation: Gracefield Arts Centre
Contact:
Dawn Henderby
28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1NW
Email: dawn.henderby@dumgal.gov.uk
Phone: 01387 262 084
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Honda: Made In Britain Competition
Honda are inviting entries to their competition to reward the best of British makers. Each month Honda will award a £100 grant to the best Made In Britain creation received through their Facebook page. Please use the link below for more details, or see the Honda: Made In Britain Facebook page.
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Funding and GrantsRegion:
NationalOrganisation: Honda Made In Britain
Pay: £100
Contact:
Please see website.
Website: http://www.honda.co.uk/cars/campaigns/2011/madeinbritain/?min=.min
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Voluntary Project Assistants
“Every six months Collective take on two Voluntary Projects Assistants. Dates of when to apply will be posted on the site when applicable. The posts have been developed as a training package providing an introduction in basic administrative, exhibition and project management skills for those interested in pursuing a career in the contemporary visual arts.” 3-5 days a week, one of which will be Saturdays or Sundays. Read more on Collective’s website…
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VoluntaryRegion:
ScotlandOrganisation: Collective Gallery
Contact:
Collective Gallery
22-28 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NY
Phone: 0131 220 1260
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Culture Grants
Aimed at encouraging and supporting creativity in local communities and is open to individuals and groups. The scheme covers literature, performance, heritage, audio-visual, and visual arts/crafts. The grant can be applied for at any time throughout the year.
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Funding and GrantsRegion:
ScotlandOrganisation: Fife Council
Pay: £50 - £300 for individuals and £100 - £1000 for groups
Contact:
Gordon Hynd
Fife Council, Rothesay House, Rothesay Place, Glenrothes, KY7 5PQ
Phone: 01592 583334
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Spark Plug Curator Awards
The deadline for applications for this year has passed, but you can register to receive notification of next year’s call for applications. Spark Plug Awards help curators to develop innovative exhibition Concepts over the course of a year. The Spark Plug Curator Award programme offers successful applicants £5,000 as active support to develop an ambitious, innovative and high quality exhibition project that engages with contemporary craft. Each award lasts for the fixed period of one year of research activity.
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Funding and GrantsRegion:
NationalOrganisation: Crafts Council
Contact:
Annabelle Campbell
Email: a_campbell@craftscouncil.org.uk
Website: http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/professional-development/for-curators/spark-plug-curator-awards/
