Over 30 leading industry experts will participate in a two-day conference Flourish at Armourers Hall, London on 19-20 June 2017. The conference that is presented by the Crafts Council and sponsored by Creative Trade aims to help inform, and shape creative practices of creative professionals. Attendees will be able to share, debate and network whilst gaining insights into the craft sector. This conference is suited for creatives at every stage of their career.

Topics will range from practical advice on finance and copyright laws to how to create a strong brand identity and build resilient creative business. The keynote address come from Christian Manz, award-winning visual effects artist who has worked on the Harry Potter films; speakers from Foxall Studio: Briffa: Creative Industries Finance: and of course the Crafts Council.

Speakers at Flourish include:

• Rosy Greenlees, Executive Director, Crafts Council
• Annie Warburton, Creative Director, Crafts Council
• Andrew Foxall, Creative Director, Foxall Studio (Branding, Graphic Design, Digital, Publishing)
• Angel Monzon, Creative Director, Vessel Gallery
• Barbara Gunter-Jones, Textiles and Creative Industries Consultant Specialising in Contemporary Craft
• Christian Manz, Visual Effects Supervisor, VOLTAIRE and Creative Director Frame Store, Bafta nominee
• Christine Zembrzuski, Intellectual Property Solicitor, Briffa
• Clare Cumberlidge, Founding Director, Thirteen Ways (Communications for Creative and Cultural Organisations)
• Dids MacDonald OBE, CEO, ACID (Anti Copying in Design)
• Dr Gian Luca Amadei, Programme Manager, Design, British Council
• Helen Kemp, Founder, Just Got Made
• Laura Carderera, Residencies, V&A
• Sarah Thirtle, Director of Business Support Programmes, Creative United

Ticketing and Venue Information

Monday 19 – Tuesday 20 June 2017
9.30am – 5pm

Armourers Hall, 81 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5BJ
Nearest tube: Moorgate

Two-day tickets £100 or £60 conc

One-day tickets £55 or £40

For more information and to buy tickets visit https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/what-we-do/flourish/

Quotes:

“I am delighted that so many industry experts will be part of the Crafts Council’s first conference of this nature. Flourish offers something for everyone and is designed to help give guidance to makers who are at the start of their practice as well as strengthen the practices of more established makers. Over the jam-packed two days, attendees will attend practical workshops as well as hear and gain advice from a range of experts and meet other makers within the sector.”

–Nicky Dewar, Head of Learning & Talent Development, Crafts Council

“Helping creative makers and brands to grow is at the core of our mission at Creative Trade as we strive to assist new enterprises at all stages in their growth. We are honoured to be a sponsor of Flourish and to be working in partnership with the Crafts Council.”

– Paul Hanegraaf, Creative Trade