Converge Creates

Ready to grow your creative side hustle?

Converge Creates is a unique, FREE training programme designed with creative and artistic talent in mind.   Whether you have a creative side gig you’d like to grow, or you’d just like to find our more about how to run a creative business, Converge Creates is for you!

This programme will equip you with the skills, network and inspiration to utilise your creativity in a new way and boost your confidence to start, grow and expand your practice. And who knows? Maybe even explore a new business idea and win a wee bit of cash to help you get started!

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Dumfries & Galloway, 16 & 17 April 2025

in partnership with South of Scotland Enterprise

Who is this for?

Creatives aged 16+ based in Dumfries and Galloway

Members of the community, students, staff, graduates of University of Glasgow, University of the West of Scotland or Dumfries and Galloway College

What’s in it for me?

New skills, new networks, funding, and expertise!

What will I learn?

Innovation & Design Thinking – through the power of design and innovation, learn new ways of thinking and working to transform how you approach challenges big and small

Creativity & Impact – this practical session will walk you through how to think, act and create a socially impactful, creative endeavour

Financial Sustainability – gain a deeper understanding of what being sustainable means as a creative practitioner and learn how to create a sustainable business model and develop practical tools

Raising Ambition – learn how to develop your creative ambitions to help you grow personally and professionally

Presentation Skills – learn the tips and techniques of communication to increase your presence when pitching and presenting

Where is the workshop?

This workshop takes place over two days in person at Dumfries and Galloway College. For information on support for travel, accommodation and childcare please email enterprise@convergechallenge.com