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9 June, 14 July, 11 August, 8 September
1 5pm
Portfolio Reviews
Design Factory Thrive
If you are a designer maker seeking critical feedback on your current work or if you are a recent graduate seeking guidance about your development as a creative practitioner then this is for you! Book a 45 minute one-to-one session with one of Design Factorys resident craft and design experts and receive advice on product development and exhibiting / selling work.
Free
For A Adults
Tuesday 19 August
1.30 4.30pm
Google+ and YouTube
Design Factory Thrive
This workshop takes place at Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln Google+ launched on the 28th June 2011 as has quickly become the second largest social network behind Facebook. With seamless integration into other Google products such as GMail, Google Calendar, Google Analytics and especially Google Search it is becoming a must know for individuals and businesses alike. People searching for "things" on the internet often use YouTube as their first point of search. So much so that YouTube is actually the second largest search site behind Google. Learn how both of these platforms can be used to promote your business and grow your online community, taking advantage of simple tips from Zaddle Internet Marketing, and making the most out of many features available in Google+. Facilitator: Liam Lally
Cost: DF members free, non-DF members - £15 / £12 concession
For A Adults
Wednesday 24 September
10am 4pm
International Working
Design Factory Thrive
Are you a creative practitioner who would like to learn more about international working? This session will feature case studies from a range of Design Factory members who collectively have recent experience of exhibiting and selling overseas, international residencies, training and cultural exchange projects. There will also be an overview of the support available to designer makers who are investigating new overseas markets for their work. Facilitator: Design Factory
Free
For A Adults
Wednesday 27 August
10am 4pm
Creative Business Planning
Design Factory Thrive
This workshop takes place at the Portfolio Innovation Centre, Northampton This popular workshop will explore different ways of planning ahead, and will help you decide whether a formal business plan is right for you, or whether a more creative and flexible approach to planning will work best. You will get a workpack which will help you devise a personal approach to planning that really suits you and your creative practice. The workshop is designed for people at all career stages the thinking and discussion will work for you regardless of whether you are a start up or a mature business. You will be encouraged to think both strategically and tactically where do you want to be in 3-5 years and what actions do you need to start taking now in order to get there? You will come away with a much clearer idea of where you are heading, a personal action plan with clear goals and milestones, and a visual timeline. Facilitator: Pete Mosley
Cost: DF members free, non-DF members - £25 / £22 concession
For A Adults
