The evening will be hosted by Dan Maier of Extraordinary Design, who has run her successful design business for over 20 years. She started from a neighbour’s bedroom and ended up selling to some of the best-known UK retailers and around the world with an enviable client list. She has also worked with over 500 designer-makers helping them make their practices more viable and has been invited by Enfield Council to support local makers through this funded initiative.

Dan will outline 3 FREE upcoming showcasing & selling opportunities, along with business support that will be available:

Selling your art/craft/products through the Dugdale Arts Centre (DAC) shop
Showcasing your work at Pop-Up events at DAC before Christmas
Taking a stall at the Forty Hall Christmas Fayre

Interested in selling to shops but not sure if it’s for you?

Find out what’s involved in selling to retailers and gain useful tips

Not currently making a product but have been toying with the idea of developing your art or craft into products?

Find out how you can tap into free product development support

Established, but looking to grow your creative business?

Share what support you need and contribute to the devising of the Makers Development Programme

Bring along some examples of what you create and arrive in time to start promptly at 6.30pm.

All designer-makers, artists and local producers are welcome, but spaces are limited so priority will be given to those based in Enfield and surrounding boroughs.

Apply for a free place

Made in Enfield

is a project being delivered by Enfield Council Cultural Services, supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). It focuses on investment in the Made in Enfield Shop at Dugdale Arts Centre and in a Makers Development Programme providing opportunities to support, develop and showcase local makers at both DAC and Forty Hall.

Dan Maier

dan maier standing in front of window at the southgate club decorated with her design

Dan lives and works in Palmers Green and Southgate and is a Fellow of the Society of Designer Craftsmen.

Dan is also hosting a workshop at Forty Hall for makers on selling your work at craft fairs, open studios, trade shows and other events. Click here to find out more.

She will be giving a talk about her remarkable career at an open meeting of Southgate District Civic Trust on Saturday 26th October.

www.extraordinarydesign.com

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