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I have good idea, sadly Im retired and have no funds😢

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Nannakins Tue 23-Sept-25 12:13:35

I love crafting, I work in many forms of media. I sell at craft events, which just covers costs but I enjoy crafting and getting to meet the public, always time for a natter. I have this idea I would love to create a crafters workshop space for other crafters, min 4, to share costs and be cheaper than £300 a month, per person, all in. It would be a way to socialise be creative, and possibly have selling events if retail space allowed. Unfortunately,
I'm retired, live in rented accommodation, with no spare funds.
Energy and ideas is all I have. But doubt very much Id be considered for grants etc, as Im not in a committee.
Oh well, if anyone has any suggestions Im happy to read them.
Thank you for reading my idea! its always nice to dream though.

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Nannakins Sat 27-Sept-25 12:57:07

Thank you for your reply. The information, and advice you have provided has certainly given me a positive way forward. For a number of years I've been happily selling my creations at stall events and online, but I want to do something more. Maybe to help other crafters, and maybe teach craft therapy. It looks like I'll be dusting off my C&G in Creative Arts, gathering evidence of my previous community group involvement (including editor of a community newspaper) and go knocking on a few doors. Its been a number of years, hopefully things haven't changed too much. Thank you!

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Nannakins Sat 27-Sept-25 13:10:45

Thank you everyone who has replied to my post, and also for your advice and encouragement.
Since my original post a few days ago, I have been looking at a number of vacant premises within my local area. Each offering secure workspaces that artists /crafters could rent individually to work. I will come up with a written plan, and if all else fails with premises I will see where options lie in other departments for funding and councils.

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