Membership Bodies
Finding organisations in the field of arts and crafts can provide resources, support and perhaps some accountability. Sketching together, talking about projects with others, and goal setting can help makers maintain progress. Here are a few organisations that may be of interest:
NI Patchwork Guild
https://northernirelandpatchworkguild.com
Quilters Guild
https://www.quiltersguild.org.uk
Visual Artists Ireland
https://visualartists.ie
Glass Society of Ireland
https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie
Other Resources
Knit & Stitch is a great place to buy supplies and access very practical skills-based workshops. Guilds, associations and networks are usually represented and can discuss their work and activities.
https://www.knitandstitchshow.co.uk/northernireland/
Local traders registered on the CCGBC platform:
Craft NI is the sector-lead body for the promotion and development of the design-led contemporary craft industry in Northern Ireland. Makers can sign up for the weekly newsletter Plan C from Craft NI to learn about grant-making opportunities.
Heritage Crafts is the national charity for traditional heritage crafts. Working in partnership with Government and key agencies, we provide a focus for craftspeople, groups, societies and guilds, as well as individuals who care about the loss of traditional crafts skills, and work towards a healthy and sustainable framework for the future.
We’re an independent, grant making trust, inspiring generosity and achieving impact. The Community Foundation want to see a place where generosity and fairness changes lives, communities flourish, and everyone feels they belong.
Go Succeed is Northern Ireland’s business support service for entrepreneurs, new starts and growing businesses. It provides free, tailored advice and support at any stage of the business journey. The service is designed to help drive business start-up, productivity, innovation and export activity across Northern Ireland.
MyTourismNI is a dynamic e-learning platform tailored for Northern Ireland’s tourism and hospitality sector. It offers a range of courses designed to enhance marketing, digital operations, and sustainability skills.
The King’s Trust courses, resources and other support help people aged 11 to 30 to develop essential life skills, get ready for work and access job opportunities. We support young people to find work because having a job or running a business can lead to a more stable, fulfilling life.
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