Call for Applications: Hothouse 2011

Cleveland College of Art & Design has joined forces with the Craft Council, and two other northern design agencies (Design Initiative and Designed & Made) to deliver the Hothouse (North) progamme

Hothouse provides emerging makers (within two years of setting up a practice or from graduation) with a programme of focused, intensive business skills and creative development, complimented with 1:1 support over a six month period.

The Hothouse programme includes: group sessions on developing business skills, market knowledge and creativity; a series of networking events which will bring together all 2011 cohorts; support from a peer buddy; 1:1 sessions with a mentor from the sector.

Makers up to 2 years in practice are eligible to apply. Makers must be based in England, but do not have to be based in the geographic regions the programme is delivered in. Further information on eligibility and delivery of the programme can be found on line

please use this link to the Craftscouncil web site for full information and appliaction details
Call for Applications: Hothouse 2011