Brent Creative Enterprise Programme 2025

Upcoming In-Person Workshops & Online Webinars

We’re excited to invite Brent-based creatives to a series of free in-person workshops and online webinars designed to support your practice using the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) method.

The in-person workshops, hosted by MakeHappy, will take place in September 2025 with two engaging sessions to help you explore fresh approaches and develop your creative ideas. Please check the agenda below and register to secure your place.

In October 2025, we’ll also be running three online webinars, covering key topics at the heart of every creative business. These sessions give you the chance to keep learning and developing from anywhere – all you need is internet access. The webinars will be hosted by Bloom Skills Employment (BSE) & Global Fashion Management (GFM).

You’re welcome to join us for one or both in-person workshops, as well as the webinars, depending on your creative support needs.

AGENDA SEPTEMBER 

Tuesday 9 September | 10am – 5pm | Workshop 1: Overcome Your Creative Business & Career Challenges
(Spend the day working on current problems or obstacles in your creative work.)

Tuesday 30 September | 10am – 5pm | Workshop 2: Grow Your Creative Networks & Industry Opportunities
(Learn how to strengthen your creative connections and discover new ways to expand your opportunities.)

Register Here for the In-Person Workshops

AGENDA OCTOBER

Tuesday 7 October | 5pm – 6pm | Webinar 1: Marketing for Creatives
(Explore branding, audience engagement, and promotional strategies to grow your creative practice.)

Wednesday 15 October | 3pm – 4pm | Webinar 2: Creative Finance
(Understand budgeting, pricing, and financial planning to build a sustainable practice.)

Monday 21 October | 5pm – 6pm | Webinar 3: E-Business for Creatives
(Learn how to build and manage your online presence, using digital tools and platforms to support your work.)

Register Here for the Online Webinars

For questions or more information, contact: programmes@ascstudios.co.uk

More events are coming up until December – we’ll keep you posted through our social media platforms, and this post may be updated in the future.

To start off the Creative Enterprise Zone Programme, funded by Brent Council in partnership with Artist Studio Company, upcoming workshops are being offered for Brent-based creatives. These workshops are designed to help you find new opportunities, overcome career challenges, and build your creative networks. Open to Brent residents with an emerging or established creative practice or small business, including (but not limited to) freelancers, sole traders, and creative business teams. Take time to grow, improve, and focus on your creative work or business.

More on the 2025/26 Creative Enterprise Programme

As these workshops are part of a wider business support programme, there will be further opportunities to have online follow-up sessions to help you stay on track and help you implement wanted changes to grow and improve your creative business/ practice and network. These sessions will support the goals you set during the workshops and help with any new challenges.

Meet the Organisers:

Funded by Brent Council in collaboration with Artist Studio Company and hosted by Make Happy, this unique support programme is designed to help creatives develop business practices.

Make Happy is a London-based innovation consultancy that helps individuals and organisations unlock creativity, strengthen teamwork and build better businesses. Their work is grounded in engaging workshops, expert facilitation and innovative thinking tools. Explore more: @makehappylondon | www.makehappy.co.uk

Bloom Skills Employment (BSE): Delivering tailored, employer-led training to help individuals overcome barriers to employment. Their services include IAG, workshops, one-to-one support, and career coaching, with a focus on communication, cultural awareness and personal development. Partnering across sectors, BSE offers funded programmes that build confidence, independence, and resilience ensuring every person feels safe, heard and understood. Explore more: @bloomskillsemployment | www.bloomskillsemployment.com

Global Fashion Management (GFM) | Fashion Business Experts: Trusted advisors and hands-on coaches helping fashion brands grow, streamline operations and boost profitability. With over 25 years’ experience across global labels and emerging designers, GFM delivers honest, strategic insight that saves time and money from day one. Explore more: @gfmfashiongrowth| www.globalfashionmanagement.com

 

Brent (CEZ) Ealing Road & Alperton (ERA) is part of London’s Creative Enterprise Zones initiative — supporting projects that empower local artists and creatives to grow, connect and thrive. Focused on designated areas across Brent, it offers tailored support, resources and opportunities to help creative talent put down roots and build sustainable careers within their community. Explore more:  @brentartistnetwork @brentcouncil

Artists’ Studio Company (ASC) is a registered charity supporting artists and makers since 1995. As one of London’s leading providers of affordable studio spaces, ASC helps sustain creative careers through workspace provision, community-building, exhibitions, events and outreach programmes. Supporting artists & makers since 1995 | Charity | Affordable Studios | Community & Events. Explore more: @ascstudios | @ascgallery | @aschandbagfactory