There appears to be lots of supportive groups on line for businesses. However, I decided it would be a nice idea to start a Facebook group of people in Staffordshire that run creative businesses in arts or textiles. Word quickly got around, and this weekend we decided to take our group from online to offline. We decided to meet up for dinner. Some of the artists are also based in Coventry. In addition, some live in the Moorlands but came together to celebrate being a creative Staffordshire business.
Creative Staffordshire Business
It was lovely to meet up with those that could make it and certainly it was a huge success as you can see from the video. Everyone was camera shy but I just thought I would point and click and see their reaction. Susan from Little Brown Dog has written a blog about everyone and what they do here http://littlebrowndoguk.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/creative-mates.html
I agree with Susan that when we all met up it was like as if we had known each other for years and had a really nice time. We shared ideas and suggestions that might help each other to grow and our plans will be to set up something special for Christmas (watch this space).
I’ve a feeling this will be the first of many meetings and laughter and for great things to come in Staffordshire.
Some of us finished the evening with ice creams and puddings, coffee or cake. What a great way to spend an evening
What is really nice about our group is the support we give each other and encouragement to do creative things.We shared ideas and talked about different suppliers we use, or different materials we find are useful in our business. I’m looking forward to seeing where our group will take us in the coming months.
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Hi – I run a small creative business making jewellery from vintage bits. I would love to be part of this group – sounds wonderful! I live in Lichfield & work mainly from my kitchen table… Deborah x
Hello Deborah, how lovely that you would like to join us. You would be very welcome. Probably easiest thing to do (as I’m not great with technology lol) but send me a friend request and then I can add you to the group? It’s a secret group so I’m not sure how else to add you (unless you know lol)
Hi Joan – have just sent you a fb friend request. Looks like we have a few mutual friends – amazing the over laps you discover when you dare to share what you do with the world!
Hi Deborah, lovely 🙂 I’ll pop over to Facebook and catch you there xx
You’re lucky to have found such a responsive group of kindred spirits. Would love to see what you all achieve together!
I set up the group with the “rule” of helping each other. So far people are sticking to it which is great x Maybe try it yourself?
Oh Joan, that is such a good idea. You are all amazing creatives and its lovely to watch you grow. How did you find so many wondeful people who have so much in common?
Hi Petra, it just sort of happened. I got to know one artist at a social media event and I decided to set up the group and just invite a couple of artist to join, and then word got round and it sort of has grown from there 🙂
I am honoured and so pleased to be part of this lovely group. It would be lovely to help each other achieve our goals. Thank you Joan for bringing us together x
Ruth it is great to have you there…an honour too!..I think the old saying goes together we are stronger, and that is a fact indeed 🙂