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BelfastTrad

Belfast Trad are a cross-community society delivering over 40 classes a week in traditional arts in a neutral location in the south of the city. They supplement their weekly programme with special events such as masterclasses, workshops, lectures, sessions etc. with the leading practitioners in the field of traditional arts.

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Bethany Millican

Artist/ Illustrator

Billy Goat Entertainment

Video Game Developer

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Fiona Smyth

Fashion

Forever Social

Wedding Photography and Cinematography

A high quality wedding visuals supplier for five years now having shot weddings throughout Ireland, the UK and abroad

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Fred Loves Ginger

Precious beaded and woven jewellery

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Gráinne Mullan

Artist and Facilitator

Jewel Parties

Jewel Parties host party experiences with a difference! They offer an afternoon, or evening, creating real jewellery taught by a professional jewellery designer.

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Knox Communications

Marketing and Communications

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Lucy Sweeney Byrne

Writer

Next Level Media

Next Level Media create video content for businesses and organisations all over the UK. They specialise in documentary style content and aim to tell stories which raise empathy throughout the world.

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Seaside Books

Curated selection of books from Irish authors and publishers alongside writing workshops and supporting authors in bringing their books to life.

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Vera Hyland

Artist

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Will Thornton Architects

Thornton Architecture Studio was set up in Belfast by Will Thornton in 2010. Is it a practice that believes that good design and sustainability should be accessible to all.

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Hello! We thought it would be nice for anyone who doesn’t know the Blick story of how and why we started way back in 2007 (18 years ago!) to share it with you over coming weeks.

Starting with a short intro to sisters Christine and Rosy who have been running Blick since the organisation was formed in 2007 by a group of young creatives (including Christine) who wanted to come together to create a great workspace for creatives in Belfast. 

Our ambition as a group of creatives was to create beautiful but affordable spaces for creatives to work in. Spaces for like-minded creatives to meet and share resources, ideas and inspiration. Spaces to build a sense of community and encourage, support and inspire each other.

As the idea grew and evolved, Christine took over managing Blick while others in the group focused on their own creative businesses. Christine’s sister Rosy came on board as a volunteer initially to manage the financial side of the organisation. Together they have been managing Blick since 2007.

We will be sharing the rest of our story over the next while or you can also find it on our website: https://blickstudios.org/the-team/the-blick-story/

Thanks to @verahylands for creating the video for us and gently encouraging us to do it!

May 13

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Hello! We thought it would be nice for anyone who doesn’t know the Blick story of how and why we started way back in 2007 (18 years ago!) to share it with you over coming weeks. Starting with a short intro to sisters Christine and Rosy who have been running Blick since the organisation was formed in 2007 by a group of young creatives (including Christine) who wanted to come together to create a great workspace for creatives in Belfast.  Our ambition as a group of creatives was to create beautiful but affordable spaces for creatives to work in. Spaces for like-minded creatives to meet and share resources, ideas and inspiration. Spaces to build a sense of community and encourage, support and inspire each other. As the idea grew and evolved, Christine took over managing Blick while others in the group focused on their own creative businesses. Christine’s sister Rosy came on board as a volunteer initially to manage the financial side of the organisation. Together they have been managing Blick since 2007. We will be sharing the rest of our story over the next while or you can also find it on our website: https://blickstudios.org/the-team/the-blick-story/ Thanks to @verahylands for creating the video for us and gently encouraging us to do it!

Our Nurture End of Program Creative Talks will be showcasing the creatives who took part in our 8 month Nurture incubation programme which started last October!

Join us on Wednesday 28th May in our Great Northern Street Studios to hear about their creative ideas and their journeys with their creative businesses so far! They will each share their experiences and insights of starting a creative business, their advice for other creatives starting out and their hopes and dreams for the future!

Featured Creatives:

Grainne Mullan – Founder of Kitsch Sisters @kitschsistersbelfast

Wholesome crafts, creativity, cookery and garden gang based in Belfast. Weekly workshops and pop-ups

- Bethany Millican Illustrator @bethanysmillican

Artist and Illustrator based in Belfast

- Vera Hylands Artist, Videographer and Content Creator @verahylands

Artist, Videographer and Content Creator inspired by nature

�Book your ticket to hear their stories on the events page of our website (link in profile)

Our Nurture program was kindly supported by Belfast City Council

May 12

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Our Nurture End of Program Creative Talks will be showcasing the creatives who took part in our 8 month Nurture incubation programme which started last October! Join us on Wednesday 28th May in our Great Northern Street Studios to hear about their creative ideas and their journeys with their creative businesses so far! They will each share their experiences and insights of starting a creative business, their advice for other creatives starting out and their hopes and dreams for the future! Featured Creatives: Grainne Mullan – Founder of Kitsch Sisters @kitschsistersbelfast Wholesome crafts, creativity, cookery and garden gang based in Belfast. Weekly workshops and pop-ups - Bethany Millican Illustrator @bethanysmillican Artist and Illustrator based in Belfast - Vera Hylands Artist, Videographer and Content Creator @verahylands Artist, Videographer and Content Creator inspired by nature �Book your ticket to hear their stories on the events page of our website (link in profile) Our Nurture program was kindly supported by Belfast City Council

Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! Here`s what`s on at Blick this Month!

- Wed 7th May - Creative Talk - Artist & Illustrator Danni Simpson
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Venue: Blick Hill St

- Sun 4th May - Seaside Books Beginner 6 Week Poetry Workshop Course�
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Venue: Blick Great Northern Street

- Tues 6th May - Seaside Books Intermediate 6 Week Poetry Workshop Course�
Time: 6.30pm - 8pm
Venue: Blick Great Northern Street

- Tuesday 27th May - Womenfolk Peer Mentoring�
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Venue: Blick Hill St

�- Wednesday 28th May - Nurture Program Participants Creative Talks
�Time: 7pm - 9pm
�Venue: Blick Great Northern Street�

�Find out more on our website: �https://blickstudios.org/events/�����

May 6

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Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! Here's what's on at Blick this Month! - Wed 7th May - Creative Talk - Artist & Illustrator Danni Simpson Time: 7pm - 8pm Venue: Blick Hill St - Sun 4th May - Seaside Books Beginner 6 Week Poetry Workshop Course� Time: 2pm - 4pm Venue: Blick Great Northern Street - Tues 6th May - Seaside Books Intermediate 6 Week Poetry Workshop Course� Time: 6.30pm - 8pm Venue: Blick Great Northern Street - Tuesday 27th May - Womenfolk Peer Mentoring� Time: 7pm - 9pm Venue: Blick Hill St �- Wednesday 28th May - Nurture Program Participants Creative Talks �Time: 7pm - 9pm �Venue: Blick Great Northern Street� �Find out more on our website: �https://blickstudios.org/events/�����

- - CREATIVE TALK NEXT WEDNESDAY WITH ARTIST & ILLUSTRATOR DANNI SIMPSON SHARING HER STORY - -

Come join us for our next creative talk next Wednesday with the talented artist and illustrator, Danni Simpson sharing her creative story! Hear and get inspiration from Danni’s journey, learn about her creative process, and gain insights into the world of art and illustration.

ABOUT DANNI:
Danni Simpson is an Australian Artist who specialises in Commercial murals and Illustrations. Her natural passion and talent for art has allowed her to complete a large number of projects and travel the globe to paint the world. Her style is an urban fusion of detailed floral illustrations where wildlife clashes with architecture and typography, sprinkled through with dashes of art deco and mandala patterns. Beyond her work commercially, Danni has been invited to appear at a number of events across the UK and Ireland such as Electric Picnic, Upfest Street Art Festival and Hit The North. Danni continues to travel the world leaving her mark wherever she goes and hopes to ignite a creative spark in everyone who sees her art.

You can find out more about Danni and her work on her Website: dannisimpsonart.com and on Instagram: @dannisimpsonart

EVENT DETAILS:
Event Date(s): Wed, May 7, 2025
Event Time: 7pm - 8pm
Location: Blick Shared Studios, 46 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LB
Cost: Free

For more info and to book visit our website (link in profile)

#illustrationbelfast #belfastcreatives #blickstudios #creativetalk

Apr 28

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- - CREATIVE TALK NEXT WEDNESDAY WITH ARTIST & ILLUSTRATOR DANNI SIMPSON SHARING HER STORY - - Come join us for our next creative talk next Wednesday with the talented artist and illustrator, Danni Simpson sharing her creative story! Hear and get inspiration from Danni’s journey, learn about her creative process, and gain insights into the world of art and illustration. ABOUT DANNI: Danni Simpson is an Australian Artist who specialises in Commercial murals and Illustrations. Her natural passion and talent for art has allowed her to complete a large number of projects and travel the globe to paint the world. Her style is an urban fusion of detailed floral illustrations where wildlife clashes with architecture and typography, sprinkled through with dashes of art deco and mandala patterns. Beyond her work commercially, Danni has been invited to appear at a number of events across the UK and Ireland such as Electric Picnic, Upfest Street Art Festival and Hit The North. Danni continues to travel the world leaving her mark wherever she goes and hopes to ignite a creative spark in everyone who sees her art. You can find out more about Danni and her work on her Website: dannisimpsonart.com and on Instagram: @dannisimpsonart EVENT DETAILS: Event Date(s): Wed, May 7, 2025 Event Time: 7pm - 8pm Location: Blick Shared Studios, 46 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LB Cost: Free For more info and to book visit our website (link in profile) #illustrationbelfast #belfastcreatives #blickstudios #creativetalk