Creative Connections
18 December 2025
Creative Connections is a new peer support and skills development network for creative makers across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area.
Designed to be inspiring, practical and social, Creative Connections offers a welcoming space for makers to come together, share experiences, build skills, and connect with opportunities to grow both their creative practice and business.
Each session will include facilitated networking activities that encourage genuine conversation and collaboration. Alongside this, there will be informal opportunities to share creative journeys, explore areas of interest, and learn from the experiences of fellow makers in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Session one: Creative Connections – Getting to know you
Date and Time: Tuesday 27 January | 10am – 12pm
Location: Armagh Business Centre
Session two: Creative Connections – Threads of Inspiration
Date and Time: Tuesday 17 February | 11am – 1pm
Location: ELN Studio, Castlewellan Road, Banbridge
For full details and to register, please visit: https://creativeconnections.glistrr.com/e/859
Participants will hear from ELN founder, Ellen Mooney, who will share her creative journey, including how she started her business, the funding she accessed to get established, and practical tips and advice for makers who are considering growing their own creative practice or business.
Session three: Creative Connections – Meet the Experts: Inspire, Learn and Grow Your Creative Business
Date and Time: Wednesday 25 February| 10am – 12pm
Location: CIDO
For full details and to register, please visit: https://creativeconnections.glistrr.com/e/861
Designed to be inspiring, practical and social, Creative Connections offers a welcoming space for makers to come together, share experiences, build skills, and connect with opportunities to grow both their creative practice and business.
Clare Geddis – Wild Shore
Discover Clare’s inspiring journey behind Wild Shore. She’ll share what it really takes to run a small creative business – celebrating the highs, acknowledging the challenges, and offering practical advice for anyone building their own creative venture.
Craft NI
Hear from Craft NI, the sector-lead organisation supporting design-led contemporary craft makers across Northern Ireland. Learn how they can help you elevate your business through marketing support, retail opportunities, and pathways for growth.
Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights, connect with industry experts, and take your creative practice to the next level!
Please note that the registration numbers are restricted because this is an in-person event. Whilst Go Succeed operates across NI, this event is being hosted by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, therefore should the event reach capacity and a waiting list is created, priority access will be given to businesses based in this council area.
This network is brought to you as part of Go Succeed NI. Go Succeed represents a significant investment in local entrepreneurs and businesses, funded by the UK Government.