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Shared Workspace Blick Shared Studios Cotton Court
Shared Workspace Blick Shared Studios Cotton Court

The Workspace

In our Cotton Court studios we offer private and shared workspace to over 12 creatives. The space we offer is fully serviced, flexible, furnished and affordable. Our prices are all inclusive including rent, rates, utilities and broadband.

Shared Workspace

– £125 per calendar month all inclusive utilities, rates, broadand etc (No VAT)

– 6am – 10.30pm access

– Industrial style building full of creative organisations in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter

– Free use of meeting rooms over in our South Belfast facilities

– Safe, well-lit Cathedral Quarter location opposite the Merchant hotel and close to Ulster University, the MAC and lots of shops, coffee shops and bars within walking distance.

– Minimum 3 months contract then on a rolling monthly contract

– 1 months rent required as a deposit

1 dedicated deskspace available.

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Shared Workspace Blick Shared Studios Cotton Court
Shared Workspace Blick Shared Studios Cotton Court

Our Cotton Court Studios are situated in an industrial style building full of creative organisations in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter

Private Workspace

– We have a number of private workspaces within our Cotton Court studios, suitable for approximately 1 – 3 people. Prices start from £275 per month for an office.

– 6am – 10.30pm access

– Industrial style building full of creative organisations in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter

– Free use of meeting rooms over in our South Belfast facilities

– Safe, well-lit Cathedral Quarter location opposite the Merchant hotel and close to Ulster University, the MAC and lots of shops, coffee shops and bars within walking distance.

– Minimum 3 months contract then on a rolling monthly contract

– 1 months rent required as a deposit

No spaces currently available. Join the waiting list below:

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Private Studio Space Blick Shared Studios Cotton Court
Shared Workspace Blick Shared Studios Cotton Court

Elena, Graphic Designer

“It has been a great experience moving into Blick. The space itself is fresh, vibrant, and in a really good area. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a work space within a creative community.”

Shared Workspace Blick Shared Studios Cotton Court
Shared Workspace Blick Shared Studios Cotton Court
Blick Shared Studios Cotton Court
Eligibility

The vision of Blick Shared Studios is to focus on the needs of creatives. To be eligible for taking workspace within Blick, you need to be working within the creative industries.

Falling within the UK’s definition of the creative industries – ‘those industries that are based on individual creativity, skill and talent with the potential to create wealth and jobs through developing intellectual property’ – includes thirteen sectors: advertising, architecture, the art and antiques market, crafts, design, designer fashion, film, interactive leisure software (ie. video games), music, the performing arts, publishing, software, and television and radio.

You will be asked to complete a short application form to ensure your eligibility before taking a space at Blick.

Blick Shared Studios Cotton Court
The Location

The studios are situated in the heart of Belfast’s creative Cathedral Quarter opposite the Merchant Hotel and close to Ulster University, The Mac and the Black Box and many other arts and cultural organisations. It is a well-lit, safe and vibrant area in the city centre with lots of different coffee shops and food and drink offerings.

 

Our Location
Cotton Court is located opposite The Merchant Hotel
Why Choose Blick's Cotton Court Studios

Blick is a local, independent social enterprise offering affordable shared workspace, events, services and support for creatives in Belfast.

We have over 15 years experience providing workspace for creatives. We know what we are doing and can be relied upon to provide a professional service as well as being friendly and approachable.

Our spaces have been designed by creatives for creatives and offer quiet, intimate working spaces in buildings with character and charm to allow for productivity and creativity as well as community and collaboration. We aim to keep our services as affordable as possible so don’t offer free coffee/tea/ additional perks just try to offer really good service in nice spaces with nice people.

Our Cotton Court studios are based in Belfast’s creative and cultural Cathedral Quarter and has eight desk spaces as well as four private studio spaces. Cotton Court is part of a Managed Workspace building, which operates in the Cathedral Quarter with a focus on Not-For-Profit organisations from the Arts, Cultural & Community Sector. Other businesses who reside in Cotton Court include Belfast Print Workshop and Young at Art.

Cotton Court is a converted Cotton Mill. Throughout the 18 and early 19th Century, Belfast was a landmark city for the textile industries of Linen and Cotton. By 1804 there were 27,000 people in Northern Ireland being employed in cotton mills, one of which was Cotton Court. You can read more about the history of our Cotton Court studios below.

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Cotton Court Workspace FAQs

Leases are for a minimum of 3 months followed by a rolling month by month contract.

Rent, Rates, Heating, Electricity, High Speed Broadband, Office Furniture, use of Kitchen, Building maintenance, Cleaning of common areas, access from 6.00am – 10.30pm

We require 1 months rent to be paid by bank transfer as deposit to secure the space. This deposit will then be returned by bank transfer when you move out and have returned your keys and left your workspace clean and tidy without alterations. The first months rent will be due to be paid by bank transfer at the start of your rental term and invoiced thereafter on a monthly basis.

Unfortunately we don’t have a meeting room within our Cotton Court studios, but the facilities within our Malone studios can be accessed free of charge by Cotton Court Blick residents, but is subject to booking and availability.

We do not offer any free parking at our Cotton Court Studios but there is paid on street parking in the surrounding streets and a number of car parks a short walk away, affordable daily parking is available on Corporation Street, Lancaster Street and Little Donegal Street and you can also park within St Anne’s Square Belfast.

Our Cotton Court studios are open for residents to access between 6.00am and 10.30pm daily.

We don’t provide any extra services, we prefer to keep things simple and keep costs down for our resident businesses and put any profits we make back into supporting the local creative economy through free creative business support events and workshops.

Our buildings are fully serviced and furnished, and our prices are inclusive of rent, rates, utilities, broadband and use of communal meeting spaces, making renting an office simple.

Shared Workspace Prices Cotton Court

  • £125 per individual desk-space
  • Discounts for renting multiple desks available

Private Office space costs Cotton Court

Our private offices start from £275 for a small office for 1-2 people but vary depending on size and location. Email christine@blickstudios.org for costs of specific office spaces.

Please get in touch with us, we try to be flexible where we can to meet individual business needs so either give us a call 028 90207832 or drop us an email to christine@blickstudios.org with what you are looking for and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Located in Belfast City Centre, our Cotton Court Studio is based at 30-42 Waring Street, opposite the Merchant Hotel. There is plenty of parking nearby, street parking (free after 6pm and all day Sunday) is located on all surrounding streets, or St. Anne’s Square multi-story car park is a 5 minute walk away and Hi Park Car Park on High Street is 2 minutes walk, whilst more cost effective daily parking rates can be found in the car parks on Corporation Street, Frederick Street or Little Donegal Street behind Belfast Central Library.

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Here's a reminder of some of our favourite bits from our recent Summer Meet on the theme ‘Courage’ with two brilliant local creatives sharing their stories. Caroline McHugh owner of @littlefoxbelfast and Kerrie McNeill @_kerrieillustrates_ designer and illustrator.

We also have a full blog with all our insights on our website (link in profile)
Absolutely gorgeous light in our Malone studios as I was leaving this evening. Hope everyone is enjoying this last bit of the summer ☀️
Happy Monday, and the sun 🌞 has come back. Proper back to school weather! A lovely bright start to a new week and new season full of potential and possibilities. The perfect reset ✨️
Well it certainly feels like September, what a miserable day, but the Cathedral Quarter is still buzzing, Happy Friday and last weekend of the Summer holidays, back to school and winter routine properly from next week!
BLICK BUSINESS ADDRESS SERVICE FOR CREATIVES

We offer affordable business address services for creative businesses. Whether you are just starting out and can’t yet afford workspace or are happy to work from home but seeking a professional public image for your business.

We have two premises to choose from: our South Belfast address at 51 Malone Road, BT9 6RY or our City Centre Cathedral Quarter address 46 Hill Street, BT1 2LB.

We offer both monthly and weekly redirection services with prices from £22.50 per calendar month (to be paid quarterly in advance)

For more info get in touch or visit our website link in profile
Courage is the theme for our Summer Meet tomorrow night, where we hear from 2 great local creatives. Caroline Baker, owner of Little Fox Events and Kerrie McNeill illustrator and designer who will each share their creative journeys so far and stories of courage on starting out and navigating challeges they have faced along the way.

If you would like to join us tomorrow evening, you can get your ticket via our website (link in profile)
Courage is the theme of our Summer Meet this Wednesday evening. It takes courage to put yourself out there, to take a risk and start something new.

Join us this Wednesday to hear 2 local creatives sharing their stories of courage at our summer get-together which will be followed with the opportunity to catch up and connect with other local creatives in a relaxed and informal setting.

Speaker 1: Illustrator and Designer Kerrie McNeill

Kerrie McNeill is a freelance illustrator and designer based in Northern Ireland. Through combining digital and traditional drawing, Kerrie creates playful, vibrant and light-hearted illustrations inspired by nature, people, places, objects and everyday life.

Speaker 2: Caroline McHugh Little Fox Events

Since she set up her company, Little Fox Events, three years ago, Caroline has built a reputation for delivering bespoke events in Northern Ireland. Her track record includes the monthly uber-cool East Block Bazaar, Belfast Flea Market, plus bespoke markets in St Anne’s Cathedral, Hillsborough Castle, 2 Royal Avenue, The Black Box and Common Market.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Time: 8.00-9.30pm
Venue: Blick Shared Studios, 51 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RY
Cost: Free

https://www.blickstudios.org/events/blick-summer-meet/
Early Friday morning in a rather gloomy Cathedral Quarter, at least the weekend is in sight!
1 week to go until our summer get-together next Wednesday evening at 8pm in our Malone studios. Join us for a drink and chat and the chance to hear 2 amazing local creatives sharing their stories!

Theme: Courage

Having the courage to start something. It always takes courage to start something. To do things differently and follow your own path. In the current climate of financial uncertainty it takes even more courage to go for it and follow your dreams. In our first proper in-person event since 2020, in this period of uncertainty and rebuilding, ‘Courage’ seemed the perfect theme to pick to inspire us all to stay motivated, have the confidence to put ourselves out there and keep going. We have invited 2 local speakers to be announced shortly to share their stories of courage at our summer get-together which will be followed with the opportunity to catch up and connect with other local creatives in a relaxed and informal setting.

Speaker 1: Illustrator and Designer Kerrie McNeill

Kerrie McNeill is a freelance illustrator and designer based in Northern Ireland. Through combining digital and traditional drawing, Kerrie creates playful, vibrant and light-hearted illustrations inspired by nature, people, places, objects and everyday life.

Speaker 2: Caroline McHugh Little Fox Events

Since she set up her company, Little Fox Events, three years ago, Caroline has built a reputation for delivering bespoke events in Northern Ireland. Her track record includes the monthly uber-cool East Block Bazaar, Belfast Flea Market, plus bespoke markets in St Anne’s Cathedral, Hillsborough Castle, 2 Royal Avenue, The Black Box and Common Market. Her newest venture is East Block Fashion a unique sustainable fashion experience showcasing the best in fashion designers and makers from north to south.

Book your ticket through the link in our profile
Coming up next week for anyone involved in running a Creative Hub in NI

** CREATIVE HUBS MEETUP **

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 details

Date: Wednesday 23rd August

Time: 11am – 1pm

Location: Blick Shared Studios, 51 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RY

Booking details and more info on our website (link in profile)
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