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Events at Blick Studios

Blick Autumn Meet

Event Date(s): November 22, 2023
Event Time: 8.00 pm
Location: Blick Shared Studios, 51 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 6RY
Cost: Free
Autumn get-together for creatives to gain inspiration and connect with other like-minded creatives An informal Autumn get-together for creatives in Belfast. Featuring 2 local creatives sharing their creative journeys and...
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Regular Yoga & Pilates Classes

Location: Blick Shared Studios, Malone Road
This is a timetable for the regular yoga classes taught in our South Belfast studios by various facilitators. Monday CLASS: Katonah Yoga TIME: 6.00 – 7.15pm FACILITATOR: Helena Lavery BOOKING LINK  ...
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Blick Summer Make

Event Date(s): August 6, 2023
Event Time: 3.00 – 5.00pm
Location: Blick Studios, 51 Malone Road Belfast BT9 6RY
Cost: £5 (to cover materials)
An afternoon of making and connecting with other creatives hosted by jewellery designer Lynda Thompson-Spack owner of Fred Loves Ginger This workshop is all about connecting with other creatives and building...
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Blick Summer Think

Event Date(s): August 4, 2023
Event Time: 3.30 - 5.30pm
Location: Blick Studios, 51 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 6RY
An afternoon of thinking, idea sharing and development and connecting with other NI creatives. Know you want to do something creative, but you aren’t sure exactly what? Have a creative...
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Creative Hubs Meetup

Event Date(s): August 23, 2023
Event Time: 11.00am- 1.00pm
Location: Blick Studios, 51 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 6RY
A get-together for Creative Hubs from NI to come together to share ideas and information, support each other and potentially come together to work on larger scale projects. The Idea...
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Grow Your Own Workshops

We are very excited this June to be collaborating with Belfast Design Week and VentureFolk to bring you this series of free workshops all about growing and design within an...
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Blick Creative Club

Event Date(s): August 5, 2023
Event Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Location: Blick Studios, 51 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 6RY
The first 3 Saturdays in August we are inviting a small group of NI creatives to come to our Malone studios to work together on developing an idea they have...
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Blick Summer Workshops

3 x ½ day workshops for creatives in Belfast to help you to develop, define and put your creative story into words Workshop 1 - Developing and Defining Your Creative...
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EXHIBITION: KERRY WHELAN X PURE DIRT

Event Date(s): August 11, 2023
Event Time: 7 - 10.00pm
Location: Blick Studios, 51 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 6RY
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Blick Summer Meet

Summer get-together for creatives to gain inspiration and connect with other like-minded creatives Theme: Courage Having the courage to start something. It always takes courage to start something. To do...
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BLICK SUMMER THINK

Event Date(s): August 4, 2023
Event Time: 3.30 - 5.30pm
Location: Blick Studios, 51 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 6RY
An afternoon of thinking, idea sharing and development and connecting with other creatives. Know you want to do something creative, but you aren’t sure exactly what? Have a creative idea,...
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BLICK ANIMATION CLUB

These mini animation master classes by Can Do Academy are a great introduction for children to the colourful world of Lego animation! The workshop will allow participants to make a...
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REGULAR YOGA CLASSES

This is a timetable for the regular yoga classes taught in our South Belfast studios by various facilitators. MONDAY CLASS: Katonah Yoga TIME: 6.00 - 7.15pm FACILITATOR: Helena Lavery BOOKING...
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WOMENFOLK PEER MENTORING GROUP

WE ARE EXCITED TO BE BRINGING BACK OUR WOMENFOLK PEER MENTORING GROUP FOR 2023 … It’s very simple, but also very effective. Starting in January 2023 on the last Tuesday...
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BLICK SUMMER MAKE

Event Date(s): August 6, 2023
Event Time: 3.00 - 5.00pm
Location: Blick Studios, 51 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 6RY
An afternoon of making and connecting with other creatives hosted by jewellery designer Lynda Thompson-Spack owner of Fred Loves Ginger This workshop is all about connecting with other creatives and building...
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BLICK GRADUATE RESIDENCY

Graduate Residency Program for recent graduates (2020 – 2022). We will be offering 9-months free workspace and bespoke business support including monthly mentoring and business support resources to help two recent graduates on the path to...
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A DIY GUIDE ON SALES & SELLING WITH EMMA JOHNSTON AND LISA SMYTH

Do you struggle to know how to get paid for your creative work? Do you struggle to know how to pitch for new opportunities? Do you find it hard to...
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CREATIVES DURING CORONAVIRUS: ONE YEAR ON

Join us online with Black Box next Monday 26th April at 8pm for "Creatives During Coronavirus: One Year On" with a selection of our fabulous guests from 2020! During the...
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A DIY GUIDE ON SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING WITH EMMA GRIBBEN

Do you struggle with knowing how to create ads on Instagram & Facebook? Do you struggle to know what is the right platform for you to promote your creative business?...
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GROW YOUR OWN WAY DESIGN WORKSHOP

We are very excited this June to be collaborating with Belfast Design Week and VentureFolk to bring you this series of free workshops all about growing and design within an...
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A DIY GUIDE ON LINKEDIN WITH EMMA GRIBBEN

Are you a young professional or a creative business owner struggling to build your network? We are excited to introduce our next event - ‘A DIY guide on LinkedIn’ with...
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A DIY GUIDE ON WRITING FOR YOUR BUSINESS WITH HEATHER MCGARRIGLE

Do you struggle with knowing how-to-write content for your creative business? As creative business owners, it can be hard to know how to write for your business. It can be...
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Small Town Big Dreams Guide to DIY Podcasting

Have you been dreaming of starting your own podcast? Are you a beginner looking for tips from those who know? Join us for this special event as part of the...
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The Time is Now: Diversity in the Creative Industries Panel

We are delighted to be part of the Nerve Centre's Spring Into the Creative Industries Programme with A Time is Now panel discussion on diversity in the creative industries for...
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A DIY GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM WITH LAUREN TAYLOR & DANNI SIMPSON

AIMS The aim of this event is to help you gain knowledge of how to build a brand or business on Instagram through hearing the story & journey of Lauren...
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A DIY GUIDE ON PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR WORK WITH CARRIE DAVENPORT

Aims The aim of this event is to help you get valuable tips and tools to be able to photograph your own work straight away. Whether you are shooting products...
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A DIY GUIDE TO SETTING UP A WEBSITE WITH KARISHMA KUSURKAR & EMMA JOHNSTON

AIMS The aim of this event is to help you become knowledgeable in getting started with understanding how to set up your own website DIY style. We will be covering:...
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A DIY GUIDE ON CREATING YOUR OWN BRAND WITH KARISHMA KUSURKAR

AIMS The aim of this event is to help you become knowledgeable in getting started with understanding how to set up your own brand DIY style. We will be covering...
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Audio Documentary The World Turned Upside Down: Episode 4 – Staying Sane

Audio Documentary The World Turned Upside Down: Episode 4 - Staying Sane With the world having been turned upside down, many people have struggled to make sense of the new...
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Audio Documentary The World Turned Upside Down: Episode 3 – Connection Lost?

Audio Documentary The World Turned Upside Down: Episode 3 - Connection Lost? The restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic have escalated the adoption of digital communication technologies into almost everyone’s work...
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Audio Documentary The World Turned Upside Down: Episode 2 – Together, Apart

Part 2 of our new Small Town Big Dreams 4-part audio documentary ‘The World Turned Upside Down’ sharing stories of how the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic has impacted upon the lives and livelihoods...
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Latisha Reihill – ‘Ways of Seeing’ Solo Exhibition

Francesca Biondi, Art Director of Gallery 545 will be having a solo exhibition at their new premises in Blick Shared Studios, Malone Road. The exhibition, ‘Ways of Seeing’ features award-winning...
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Audio Documentary The World Turned Upside Down: Episode 1 – The Great Disruption

Part 1 of our new Small Town Big Dreams 4-part audio documentary The World Turned Upside Down sharing stories of how the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic has impacted upon the lives and livelihoods...
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Join us on Saturday 27th September to meet other creatives and learn more about using Canva for your creative business over coffee and pastries!

This is the first in a new series of collaborative workshops in partnership with Homewerk @homewerk.project for creatives, communicators and the digitally curious, to explore practical skills, emerging trends, and fresh ideas in digital media.

Love it or loathe it, Canva is now well established as an essential tool for creating social media posts, presentations, branding and much more besides, making graphic design accessible to everyone. If your creative or business projects have made you something of an accidental designer through Canva, this relaxed morning taster workshop will revisit some of the basics of the platform and principles of design, and demonstrate some of the ways to make the most of Canva’s capabilities.

Workshop Details

Date: Saturday 27th September
Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm
Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast
Cost: £15.00

Booking link in profile

Sep 17

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Join us on Saturday 27th September to meet other creatives and learn more about using Canva for your creative business over coffee and pastries! This is the first in a new series of collaborative workshops in partnership with Homewerk @homewerk.project for creatives, communicators and the digitally curious, to explore practical skills, emerging trends, and fresh ideas in digital media. Love it or loathe it, Canva is now well established as an essential tool for creating social media posts, presentations, branding and much more besides, making graphic design accessible to everyone. If your creative or business projects have made you something of an accidental designer through Canva, this relaxed morning taster workshop will revisit some of the basics of the platform and principles of design, and demonstrate some of the ways to make the most of Canva’s capabilities. Workshop Details Date: Saturday 27th September Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast Cost: £15.00 Booking link in profile

* NEW EVENT - Blick Creative Talk – Ciaran Crudden Creative Director of The Last Brand *

Join us on Wednesday 15th October for our next Blick Creative Talk with past Blick creative resident Ciaran Crudden – founder and creative director of The Last Brand a creative studio committed to crafting brands that capture imaginations and inspire meaningful consumer interactions.

Ciaran is a senior creative with over 15 years’ experience across branding, experiential, art direction and motion design. His work focuses on uncovering the visual and verbal threads that connect and resonate with audiences. Known for bold ideas and thoughtful execution, Ciaran blends strategy with creativity to craft brand communications and experiences that are both distinctive and authentic.

In this talk, Ciaran will reflect on his creative journey, offering insights into different projects, valuable lessons learned, and the real-world experience of running an independent creative studio. You can find out more about Ciaran and see his work on his website The Last Brand https://www.thelastbrand.co.uk/

EVENT DETAILS:

Event Date(s): October 15, 2025
Event Time: 7.00 -8.00 pm
Location: 46 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LB
Cost: Free

Book your place on the events page of our website (link in profile or below)

https://blickstudios.org/events/blick-creative-talk-ciaran-crudden-creative-director-of-the-last-brand/

Sep 15

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* NEW EVENT - Blick Creative Talk – Ciaran Crudden Creative Director of The Last Brand * Join us on Wednesday 15th October for our next Blick Creative Talk with past Blick creative resident Ciaran Crudden – founder and creative director of The Last Brand a creative studio committed to crafting brands that capture imaginations and inspire meaningful consumer interactions. Ciaran is a senior creative with over 15 years’ experience across branding, experiential, art direction and motion design. His work focuses on uncovering the visual and verbal threads that connect and resonate with audiences. Known for bold ideas and thoughtful execution, Ciaran blends strategy with creativity to craft brand communications and experiences that are both distinctive and authentic. In this talk, Ciaran will reflect on his creative journey, offering insights into different projects, valuable lessons learned, and the real-world experience of running an independent creative studio. You can find out more about Ciaran and see his work on his website The Last Brand https://www.thelastbrand.co.uk/ EVENT DETAILS: Event Date(s): October 15, 2025 Event Time: 7.00 -8.00 pm Location: 46 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LB Cost: Free Book your place on the events page of our website (link in profile or below) https://blickstudios.org/events/blick-creative-talk-ciaran-crudden-creative-director-of-the-last-brand/

* NEW EVENT- Digital Brunch: Creative Audio for Beginners *

Homewerk @homewerk.project and Blick Shared Studios present an occasional series of relaxed Saturday morning meet-ups for creatives, communicators and the digitally curious, to explore practical skills, emerging trends, and fresh ideas in digital media.

Are you curious about how to bring stories to life through sound? In this session we’ll be joined by radio and audio producer Owen McFadden from WhyFi Productions, who’ll draw on his experience of creating award-winning audio for BBC Radio Ulster, Radio 4 and more, to give insights into the basics of recording, editing, and shaping audio into compelling listening. Whether you’re curious about podcasting, oral history, or creative soundscapes, this session will give you time and inspiration to think about the potential and power of audio.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Date: Saturday 25th October
Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm
Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast
Cost: £15.00

For more info and to book tickets visit the events page of our website (link below and in profile

https://blickstudios.org/events/digital-brunch-creative-audio-for-beginners/

Sep 12

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* NEW EVENT- Digital Brunch: Creative Audio for Beginners * Homewerk @homewerk.project and Blick Shared Studios present an occasional series of relaxed Saturday morning meet-ups for creatives, communicators and the digitally curious, to explore practical skills, emerging trends, and fresh ideas in digital media. Are you curious about how to bring stories to life through sound? In this session we’ll be joined by radio and audio producer Owen McFadden from WhyFi Productions, who’ll draw on his experience of creating award-winning audio for BBC Radio Ulster, Radio 4 and more, to give insights into the basics of recording, editing, and shaping audio into compelling listening. Whether you’re curious about podcasting, oral history, or creative soundscapes, this session will give you time and inspiration to think about the potential and power of audio. WORKSHOP DETAILS Date: Saturday 25th October Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast Cost: £15.00 For more info and to book tickets visit the events page of our website (link below and in profile https://blickstudios.org/events/digital-brunch-creative-audio-for-beginners/

* NEW EVENT- Creative Brunch with Innovate UK Business Growth *

Join us at Blick Studios for a vibrant morning of inspiration, meaningful connections, and a delicious brunch curated by Yellow Door!

This exclusive session is your chance to hear directly from some of our most exciting creative companies as they share their innovation journeys from early-stage to scaling success!

What to Expect:

Insight into funding opportunities, including grants and investment support

Strategic guidance to help shape your business journey!

International growth and innovation management advice

A chance to meet your local Innovate UK Business Growth team and fellow creatives

This is your opportunity to connect with the Innovate UK Business Growth team, gain strategic insights, and explore new possibilities for your business.

Spaces are limited, so come hungry—for ideas and brunch—and secure your spot today.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Blick Studio, Hill Street, Belfast
Breakfast by: Yellow Door

For more details and to book your free place visit our website link below and in profile

 https://blickstudios.org/events/creative-brunch-with-innovate-uk-business-growth/

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Sep 10

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* NEW EVENT- Creative Brunch with Innovate UK Business Growth * Join us at Blick Studios for a vibrant morning of inspiration, meaningful connections, and a delicious brunch curated by Yellow Door! This exclusive session is your chance to hear directly from some of our most exciting creative companies as they share their innovation journeys from early-stage to scaling success! What to Expect: Insight into funding opportunities, including grants and investment support Strategic guidance to help shape your business journey! International growth and innovation management advice A chance to meet your local Innovate UK Business Growth team and fellow creatives This is your opportunity to connect with the Innovate UK Business Growth team, gain strategic insights, and explore new possibilities for your business. Spaces are limited, so come hungry—for ideas and brunch—and secure your spot today. EVENT DETAILS Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025 Time: 10:30 AM Location: Blick Studio, Hill Street, Belfast Breakfast by: Yellow Door For more details and to book your free place visit our website link below and in profile  https://blickstudios.org/events/creative-brunch-with-innovate-uk-business-growth/ #innovateukbusinessgrowth

*NEW EVENT*

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Digital Brunch: Lessons From A Canva Addict
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Homewerk and Blick Shared Studios present an occasional series of relaxed Saturday morning meet-ups for creatives, communicators and the digitally curious, to explore practical skills, emerging trends, and fresh ideas in digital media.

Love it or loathe it, Canva is now well established as an essential tool for creating social media posts, presentations, branding and much more besides, making graphic design accessible to everyone. If your creative or business projects have made you something of an accidental designer through Canva, this relaxed morning taster workshop will revisit some of the basics of the platform and principles of design, and demonstrate some of the ways to make the most of Canva’s capabilities.

Workshop Details
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Date: Saturday 27th September
Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm
Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast

Cost: £15.00

For more info and to book a ticket visit the events page of our website (link in profile and below)

https://blickstudios.org/events/digital-brunch-lessons-from-a-canva-addict/

Sep 9

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*NEW EVENT* ******************************************* Digital Brunch: Lessons From A Canva Addict ******************************************* Homewerk and Blick Shared Studios present an occasional series of relaxed Saturday morning meet-ups for creatives, communicators and the digitally curious, to explore practical skills, emerging trends, and fresh ideas in digital media. Love it or loathe it, Canva is now well established as an essential tool for creating social media posts, presentations, branding and much more besides, making graphic design accessible to everyone. If your creative or business projects have made you something of an accidental designer through Canva, this relaxed morning taster workshop will revisit some of the basics of the platform and principles of design, and demonstrate some of the ways to make the most of Canva’s capabilities. Workshop Details -————— Date: Saturday 27th September Time: 10.00am – 12.15pm Location: Blick Studios, Hill Street, Belfast Cost: £15.00 For more info and to book a ticket visit the events page of our website (link in profile and below) https://blickstudios.org/events/digital-brunch-lessons-from-a-canva-addict/

Some Monday Motivation from our latest `Meet the Resident` interview with portrait artist Rachael Armstrong @rachaelpaintsweddings

You can read Rachael`s full interview on our blog link in profile ✨️

Sep 8

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Some Monday Motivation from our latest 'Meet the Resident' interview with portrait artist Rachael Armstrong @rachaelpaintsweddings You can read Rachael's full interview on our blog link in profile ✨️

Love this space in the afternoon sun!

Aug 29

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Love this space in the afternoon sun!

A summary of some of our recent impact at Blick! We operate as a non-profit social enterprise and put any profits we make from our workspace and services back into supporting the creative community in Belfast 🪴 🌱 🌿

Aug 28

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A summary of some of our recent impact at Blick! We operate as a non-profit social enterprise and put any profits we make from our workspace and services back into supporting the creative community in Belfast 🪴 🌱 🌿

- - AVAILABLE CREATIVE WORKSPACE SOUTH BELFAST - -

�We have one dedicated deskspace coming available from the 1st September in our South Belfast shared creative coworking space:�

– South Belfast location close to the Lisburn Road with lots of shops, coffee shops and bars within walking distance

– £150 per dedicated desk with allocated storage all inclusive (rent, rates, utilities, broadband) no VAT

– 24 hour access

– Breakout area

– Minimum 3 months contract then on a rolling monthly contract

– 1 months rent required as a deposit

Email christine@blickstudios.org for more info or to arrange a viewing or visit the Great Northern Street Studios page of our website for more info (link below and in profile)

�https://blickstudios.org/locations/great-northern-street/

Aug 27

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- - AVAILABLE CREATIVE WORKSPACE SOUTH BELFAST - - �We have one dedicated deskspace coming available from the 1st September in our South Belfast shared creative coworking space:� – South Belfast location close to the Lisburn Road with lots of shops, coffee shops and bars within walking distance – £150 per dedicated desk with allocated storage all inclusive (rent, rates, utilities, broadband) no VAT – 24 hour access – Breakout area – Minimum 3 months contract then on a rolling monthly contract – 1 months rent required as a deposit Email christine@blickstudios.org for more info or to arrange a viewing or visit the Great Northern Street Studios page of our website for more info (link below and in profile) �https://blickstudios.org/locations/great-northern-street/

A summary of our story at Blick from when we started way back in 2007, over 17 years ago. A steep learning curve that`s for sure!

Aug 21

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A summary of our story at Blick from when we started way back in 2007, over 17 years ago. A steep learning curve that's for sure!

Some words of wisdom to start your week from our latest Meet the Resident interview with Sarah Baecher, an artist from the U.S. and one of our newest Cotton Court residents!

You can read her full interview on our website link below and in profile https://blickstudios.org/blog/12724/

Aug 11

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Some words of wisdom to start your week from our latest Meet the Resident interview with Sarah Baecher, an artist from the U.S. and one of our newest Cotton Court residents! You can read her full interview on our website link below and in profile https://blickstudios.org/blog/12724/