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Open Call – Wear Her Story
ProgrammesDeadline: September 11, 2026
Are you aged 16–25 and interested in creativity, textiles, fashion and creative technologies? You should join Wear Her Story! Wear Her Story: Co-Creating Cultural Identity and Wellbeing with Seldom-Heard … Continue reading Open Call – Wear Her Story
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Costing & Pricing Workshop by The Design Trust
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Costing and pricing your creative products and services shouldn’t feel like guesswork, but for many creatives, it does. Whether you’ve just started your business or you’ve been selling … Continue reading Costing & Pricing Workshop by The Design Trust
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Cockpit Professional Development Programmes for Makers
ProgrammesDeadline: November 16, 2026
Cockpit have several upcoming online professional development programmes for makers. 1. Craft Your Future is developed for aspiring makers exploring whether to turn their creativity into a career. Through expert guidance, real … Continue reading Cockpit Professional Development Programmes for Makers
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Forge Ahead – Online Professional Development Programme
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Wed 23 Sep 2026 4:00 PM – Wed 2 Dec 2026 5:30 PM BST Forge Ahead is Cockpit’s signature professional development programme for established makers (makers who have been in business for a minimum of 3-5 years), comprised of online workshops catered to … Continue reading Forge Ahead – Online Professional Development Programme
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Open Call – Wear Her Story
Deadline: September 11, 2026 Read MoreCockpit Awards & Bursaries for Craftspeople
Deadline: September 27, 2026 Read MoreCosting & Pricing Workshop by The Design Trust
Deadline: Read MoreArtist in Residence Opportunity at Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick
Deadline: September 9, 2026 Read More