Artists, crafters and makers talk business

Makerhood held a free event called a ‘local makers forum‘ in Brixon’s Living Bar the other day.

Makerhood is an initiative to promote local making, creativity and skills – and build connections between local makers, the community and local businesses

Billed as an evening to ‘discuss opportunities, learn from market experts and meet other makers and local businesses’. I was there to draw illustrations based on the points made as the panel discussed various aspects of making, including the tricky business of promoting, selling and networking…