Creative opportunities for entrepreneurs of all ages

“The New England is home to plenty of talented and creative people, many of whom make their living through their craft. Each year at the Seasons of New England Expo, they come together from across multiple industries to share their wares and now, for the first time, 13 of these talented makers are gathering for a big weekend in Uralla to share their skills through a series of workshops held in Uralla over two days, 9th and 10th July 2022.

“The Expo has always been a source of inspiration to many of the people who come to shop and discover the region, with at least a few people deciding to start a side hustle or make a tree change with a new venture in mind each year. We’d like to foster that as much as possible.”

With many of the courses open to those 14 years and older, the hope is that this is an opportunity for those in high school to think about some career opportunities too. Thanks to the generous support of the UNE Smart Region Incubator, 10 students aged between 14 and 18 have the opportunity to attend a workshop with a largely subsidised place.

“This is a unique opportunity for students to dip their toe in and see if something they have wondered about could become more than an interest. We are also really grateful for the interest and support of Michael Rathborne, the Principal of Uralla Central School, and we know that other schools are also interested. There is also another local organisation keen to support this subsidy program if there is more interest.”

With the scale of the Seasons Expo growing all the time, there is clearly enormous opportunity in the New England region for handmade production as well as small and larger scale manufacturing to develop. Bringing this weekend together gives people an opportunity to meet the makers in a number of different fields, explore the creative process and immerse themselves in the New England region at the same time.

While the Wintery Weekend of Wondrous Workshops is certainly an opportunity to discover a creative pursuit that may also generate an income, it is also a great opportunity to take some time out from the everyday, relax a little, and learn a new skill. Courses range from spoon carving to sewing, print making, pottery, macrame, drawing, copper form folding and even support for writers.

Tara Toomey Director, Seasons of New England”

Story courtesy of Uralla Wordsworth. Original article HERE