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Resources
The resources section provides essential background knowledge to contemporary craft practice in Northern Ireland, the rest of the UK and Ireland and further afield.
In this section we have also included ‘signposts’ to key opportunities and resources. The information should be useful to individuals and organisations working in the contemporary craft sector as well as those involved in its development and support.
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Brexit Actions
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Northern Ireland will be subject to a specific set of rules once the Brexit transition period ends on 1 January 2021. Craft NI has collated the following resources to help.
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Policy Updates
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Over the past few months, Craft NI has been among many organisations documenting the effects of the pandemic on individuals in the arts and working to highlight the value of the sector to society as a whole.
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Online Training with Sophie Rochester of Yodomo
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Craft NI is delighted to be working with Sophie Rochester of online craft hub Yodomo to deliver two online workshops designed to help you make the most of the crucial pre-Christmas season and join in Craft NI’s campaign to buy local craft online.
We’ll also be announcing dates for two further workshops looking at Facebook and Instagram in a bit more detail. Watch this space next week for details.
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Brexit Approaching
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With present challenges demanding so much of our attention, it’s easy to forget that Brexit is coming closer and we can expect more guidance from government for businesses.
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Arts Centres across Northern Ireland
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Listing of Arts Centres and Galleries operated by Local Councils in NI
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Sell Your Craft Online Resources
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Resources from an online programme delivered by Craft NI in June 2020 in response to CV-19 Lockdown. Supported by Arts Council Northern Ireland.
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Lockdown Library
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Craft-related reading and podcasts
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Local Government Support
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Links to business support offered via local councils across Northern Ireland.
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Information for small businesses
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Information on starting a business, finances, taxes, health and safety and much more.
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Insurance for Designer Makers
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Links to public and product liability insurance providers for designer makers.
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The Prince's Trust - Enterprise programme
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The Prince's Trust works with 18 to 30-year-olds to turn big ideas into a business reality through their Enterprise programme. Providing training, mentoring support, funding and resources.
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The Design Trust - Free Resources for Makers
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The Design Trust is an online business school for designers and makers. It provides a free resources section where you will find practical advice on everything from starting your business, pricing your work, selling online and tips for trade shows and events.
