24-27 May - Check website for opening times http://craftcentral.org.uk/madeinclerkenwell

If you’re not exhibiting, Craft Central invites you to Made in Clerkenwell: Summer Open Studios. Catch up with fellow Network designer makers and be inspired by the exceptional craft and design on display.

We are pleased to be part of the Clerkenwell Design Week fringe - As well as open studios we have special exhibitions, live window displays and making workshops lined up to celebrate Clerkenwell Design Week. More details coming soon!

Cost FREE to Network members (non-Network price £2.50)

‘Rachel helped to find a direction for my business – pragmatic and supportive.’ Network Member

These surgeries allow individuals to express concerns and discuss remedies, plan for the long term, increase confidence and raise expectations. Each surgery lasts one hour and delegates can provide details of topics they wish to cover beforehand through the Craft Central office.

About Rachel…
Rachel trained as a designer and was director of an architectural practice before completing an MBA. Since 2000 she has been advising design businesses to help them achieve more profit with less stress, teaching design management at a number or educational institutions and working with support organisations including Crafts Council, Arts Council and University of the Arts. Rachel has also completed research into the successful strategies of small design businesses through a PhD at Birkbeck, University of London.

Cost £26
PLEASE NOTE – DUE TO OVERSUBSCRIPTION, ONLY ONE SURGERY WITH RACHEL SMART CAN BE BOOKED PER BUSINESS/NETWORK MEMBER PER QUARTER

‘Rachel is a very engaging and inspiring trainer, who I feel I can relate to… she is clear and concise and made the session enjoyable!’ Network Member

Why take time to describe what you do? So that people REALLY understand what you do, how you do it and why they should give you money for it!

This session focuses on developing how you talk and write about your business in long or short form whether for a business plan, funding application, website, press release, cover letter or on the telephone. Good communications are essential for success. This seminar will give you the tools to help you make sure your audience understands you and your product or service.

About Rachel…
Rachel trained as a designer and was director of an architectural practice before completing an MBA. Since 2000 she has been advising design businesses to help them achieve more profit with less stress, teaching design management at a number or educational institutions and working with support organisations including Crafts Council, Arts Council and University of the Arts. Rachel has also completed research into the successful strategies of small design businesses through a PhD at Birkbeck, University of London.