Managing your Craft and Design Business

Venue:
10/2 & 10/3 - Talbot Hotel, Ballincollig & 17 & 24/2 - online delivery
 
Date:
10/02/2026
 
Note:
(a) Tuesdays - February 10, 17, 24 & March 10 (b) By booking this event you agree to share your contact details with the Training Provider for the purposes of the programme.
 
Time:
09:30-16:30 (10/2 and 10/3), 09:30-13:00 (17 & 24/2)
 
Category:
Management Development
 

This programme is a MUST for those working in the gift, craft and design sector. Comprising of a blend of in-person and online training, plus one-to-one mentoring with leading Craft & Design Specialist, Méabh Ring, this programme is for new and existing businesses (trading up to 2 years) to strategically grow and develop. ***The programme is open to small / micro enterprises based in Cork city***

€50
Booked Out
 
 

Managing your Craft and Design Business

 

Specifically designed for the Creative Sector, this programme will give you the tools to brand and sell your current work, to make you consider new products/ranges and suggest strategies for growing your creative business.

Session 1

Tuesday, 10th February

09:30-16:30

Talbot Hotel, Ballincollig

Session 2

Tuesday, 17th February

09:30-13:00

Online

Session 3

Tuesday, 24th February

09:30-13:00

Online

Session 4

Tuesday, 10th March

09:30-16:30

Talbot Hotel, Ballincollig

O v e r v i e w

Session 1   

The Insights - into the Gift, Craft and Design Sector in Ireland

Session 2   

The Figures - Costing and Pricing your creative product

Session 3   

The Product - Product Prototyping, Design Thinking & Consumer Empathy

Session 4   

The Design Task and Next Steps for your Creative Business

*** The programme also includes three-hours one-to-one mentoring with Méabh Ring ***

Delivered by Méabh Ring on behalf of LEO Cork City

Note:  Light refreshments and hot lunch will be provided on the two in-person training days.