Create North
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february

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Are you ready to transform your creativity into a flourishing business? Have you ever marvelled at how some artists and creatives seamlessly turn their work into coveted commissions, standout sales,
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Are you ready to transform your creativity into a flourishing business? Have you ever marvelled at how some artists and creatives seamlessly turn their work into coveted commissions, standout sales, and media features? They seem to have the secret sauce for capturing trends, building connections, and making their mark. But what truly sets them apart?
This dynamic workshop is designed for artists and creative practitioners based in Durham who are at the beginning of their business journey, offering practical tools and insights to help you succeed.
What You’ll Gain
Through engaging activities and expert guidance, you will:
- Discover strategies successful creatives use to build sustainable practices and new income streams while staying true to their artistic vision.
- Identify and fill gaps in your entrepreneurial skillset.
- Develop innovative ideas for products and services tailored to your ideal audiences.
- Build confidence in critiquing and refining your concepts.
Don’t miss this chance to unlock your potential, generate fresh opportunities, and build a business that truly reflects your creativity.
Time
(Monday) 9:30 am - 12:00 am
Location
Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage, Rose St, Trimdon Grange, Trimdon Station. TS29 6EH
Organizer
Create North
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Discover the confidence and clarity you need to price your creative work effectively. Tailored for artists and creative practitioners in Durham who are new to running a business, this workshop
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Discover the confidence and clarity you need to price your creative work effectively. Tailored for artists and creative practitioners in Durham who are new to running a business, this workshop is your first step toward mastering the art of valuing your time, materials, and expertise. Whether you’re a painter, designer, photographer, or multidisciplinary artist, this session will equip you to price your work in a way that reflects its true worth.
In this immersive, hands-on experience, you’ll delve into the real costs of being an artist and learn how to calculate a sustainable daily or hourly rate. We’ll guide you through strategies to maximize the return on every moment spent in your studio, rehearsal space, or wherever inspiration strikes.
Using your own creations as a foundation, we’ll simplify the complexities of pricing artwork for sale. From material costs to market positioning, you’ll explore every factor involved in setting prices with purpose and confidence. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a practical pricing strategy tailored to your practice and the confidence to communicate the value of your work effectively.
Time
(Monday) 9:30 am - 12:00 am
Location
Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage, Rose St, Trimdon Grange, Trimdon Station. TS29 6EH
Organizer
Create North
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Are you an artist or creative practitioner in Durham ready to transform your passion into a thriving business? This workshop is specially designed for creatives new to business, offering practical guidance
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Are you an artist or creative practitioner in Durham ready to transform your passion into a thriving business?
This workshop is specially designed for creatives new to business, offering practical guidance and actionable insights to build a strong foundation for your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you’re a painter, performer, designer, or craftsperson, you’ll gain the skills to create a robust business plan, identify your key customers, and establish pathways to market success.
What You’ll Learn:
- Crafting Your Business Plan: Learn how to design a clear and actionable plan to guide your creative business toward success. We’ll cover essential elements, including setting goals, budgeting, and outlining your growth strategy.
- Identifying Your Key Customers: Pinpoint who values your work most and how to connect with them effectively.
- Developing Your Route to Market: Explore strategies to showcase and sell your work
- Identifying Partners and Suppliers: Learn how to find and collaborate with the right suppliers, collaborators, and partners to strengthen your business and expand your opportunities.
What to Expect:
This interactive, hands-on session will include:
- Practical exercises to develop your business plan tailored to your creative practice.
- Activities to map your ideal customer profile and refine your messaging.
- Tips for identifying collaborators, suppliers, and local resources to support you get started.
Time
(Monday) 9:30 am - 12:00 am
Location
Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage, Rose St, Trimdon Grange, Trimdon Station. TS29 6EH
Organizer
Create North
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Are you ready to connect with the people who will champion your work and support your creative and commercial goals? Join our insightful workshop designed to help artists and creative
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Are you ready to connect with the people who will champion your work and support your creative and commercial goals? Join our insightful workshop designed to help artists and creative practitioners identify and engage with their ideal audience.
What You’ll Learn:
- Discover Your Supporters: Uncover the customer groups most likely to resonate with and support your creative vision.
- Craft a Customer Avatar: Create a detailed profile of your ideal customer to guide your efforts.
- Engagement Strategies: Start developing ideas to reach and build meaningful connections with your target audience.
This hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone looking to bridge the gap between their creativity and a thriving, sustainable enterprise. By understanding who your supporters are and how to engage them, you’ll take a significant step toward achieving your goals.
Spaces are limited—secure your spot today and start building the audience you deserve!
Inspired? While this workshop is a standalone session, there is an opportunity to register for the follow-up workshop, Developing Your Marketing Strategy, to continue your journey toward creative success.
Time
(Thursday) 9:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location
The Word
Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF
Organizer
Create North
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Take the next step in growing your creative enterprise with our Marketing Strategy Workshop—the follow-up session designed to help you connect with the audience you’ve identified. This practical and hands-on
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Take the next step in growing your creative enterprise with our Marketing Strategy Workshop—the follow-up session designed to help you connect with the audience you’ve identified. This practical and hands-on workshop will empower you to turn insights into action, creating targeted marketing strategies that resonate with your ideal customer groups.
What You’ll Learn:
- Tailored Marketing Techniques: Develop strategies that align with your creative goals and speak directly to your audience.
- Engagement Tactics: Learn how to effectively communicate your value to the people who matter most to your success.
- Actionable Plans: Walk away with a clear roadmap for reaching and engaging your customer groups.
Building on the foundations of identifying your ideal audience, this workshop will help you craft a marketing approach that bridges the gap between your creativity and a thriving network of supporters.
If you’re ready to take the lead in promoting your work and building meaningful connections, don’t miss this session. Reserve your spot today and start creating a strategy that works for you!
Time
(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
The Word
Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF
Organizer
Create North
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march

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Join us for a fully funded event exploring the profound impact of the arts on care-experienced children and young people. Designed for artists, creative practitioners, and those working with care,
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Join us for a fully funded event exploring the profound impact of the arts on care-experienced children and young people. Designed for artists, creative practitioners, and those working with care, experienced children, this inspiring gathering will showcase how creative practices can transform lives, break down barriers, and promote inclusivity.
What to Expect
Discover key findings from a research initiative led by Durham Social Care Service in partnership with Creativity Works CIC. Gain fresh insights into the unique benefits of the arts for care-experienced young people, as well as the challenges they face in accessing creative opportunities.
Showcasing Excellence
- Hear from leading national and local organisations driving change:
- Care to Dance – Empowering care-experienced young people through movement and self-expression.
- Blue Cabin – Strengthening relationships through trauma-informed creative activities.
- Nic Golightly (Blue Cabin Associate Artist) – Experience a hands-on Creative Life Story Work session, demonstrating trauma-informed engagement methods and playful, ethical approaches to creative practice.
- Investors in Children – Championing youth-led participation and inclusion in creative spaces.
Why Attend?
- Gain invaluable insights into how the arts support care-experienced young people.
- Take part in practical, hands-on sessions showcasing trauma-informed engagement methods.
- Learn how to apply these approaches to your own creative practice.
- Network with commissioners, funding bodies, and support organisations.
- Explore partnership opportunities.
- Be inspired by best practices and success stories.
This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference while strengthening your practice and networks.
This event is part of a series of Enterprise Events hosted by Durham Startups and is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Time
(Wednesday) 9:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Ushaw Historic House and Gardens
Ushaw Moor
Organizer
Create North
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