“The Craftlink Product & Business Development Programme” with Eddie Shanahan.
This unique training and mentoring program is designed to assist creative business as you reconnect with retailers and develop deeper, more meaningful and lasting relationships direct to consumers. It will have two specific outcomes: Development of an online digital catalogue for promotion of your craft businesses to retailers and direct to consumers. (to be launched Autumn 2021 to Xmas 2021) Virtual Meet The Maker Online Program for consumers. (to commence Autumn 2021 and onwards) It will also explore the potential for the launch of a special virtual Creative Retailing Seminar for local retailers. The programme will be delivered by
Winterfest Mullingar 2019
Offaly /Westmeath /Finnish Craft Pavilion showcased their crafts at WINTERFEST Mullingar 2019. This was the first in a series of training, development and exhibition opportunities for Westmeath and Offaly Craft makers. This unique experience provided an opportunity for shared learning between craft producers. The event focused on traditional Irish and Finnish craft demonstrations and how the sharing of skills and heritage can impact on creative inspiration in the craft sector.