# Event Details - **Event Name**: Discover! Creative Careers in Craft with Aunty Social - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Aunty Social for a hands-on making session where we’ll explore the different ways into a career in Craft.About this EventAre you 12-16yrs old?Interested in a career in Craft?Well this is the session for you!Join Aunty Social for a hands-on making session where we’ll explore lots of different ways that you can make a living from Craft.Hosted by Aunty Social Directors Catherine Mugonyi and Joe Booth and drawing on their experiences, we’ll look at the different kinds of maker careers such as:Craft for exhibition and performanceShowing your work in exhibitions and galleriesMaking work for theatre and film (e.g. costume, accessories, props etc.)Craft for retailSelling your work:OnlineIn shopsAt marketsCraft in manufacturing and product developmentDesigning for large companiesCraft workshops and community projectsPlanning creative sessionsHow to get your sessions bookedHow community projects are fundedYou’ll also find out about the opportunities and support available to you locally.Hands on activityWhile we’re discussing craft careers, you’ll learn how to design and make your own linocut printed tote bag to take home with you.Find out how to:Design and hand carve a lino stampStamp your design onto a cotton tote bag using fabric paintsThis event has been made possible with support from the as part of Discover Creative Careers 2025-6 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/206f4b40-cac8-11f0-8d89-01c256ce8188-rimg-w1200-h600-dceeedff-gmir.jpg About your hostsJoe BoothJoe has spent 15 years dedicating his time to tailoring a career combining his love of theatre, costume, crafting, and teaching. Joe started out of university as a pattern cutter, working with small design houses to realise their designs before making the move across to costume.Having worked in theatre for over a decade, Joe has worked across many areas of the costume industry including theatre wardrobe, workshop technician, studio management, and costume design.Alongside a successful costume career, Joe manages the retail offer at Aunty Social CIC, working with local and international suppliers to build their brands, bring their products to the high street and establish a financially sustainable creative practice. Joe currently works as a lecturer at Blackpool School of Arts alongside his position as director at Aunty Social.Catherine MugonyiA long-time resident of Blackpool, Catherine looks after Aunty Social’s finances, governance, strategy and creative programme.Catherine has previously been a Trustee of Creative Lives (a national Charity that champions volunteer-led arts) and was the Creative Programmer at the Harris - a museum, library and art gallery in Preston. In this role she planned events, exhibitions and activities that encouraged people to explore their creativity as well as the Harris’ extensive collections. This involved hiring and commissioning artists and makers as well as coordinating artist support through the pandemic.For her ‘day job’, Catherine is a freelancer who works on a variety of cultural projects. She is also the Coordinator of the North West Craft Network. She is a Clore Fellow and has experience of working as a funder including her current role as a member of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, North Committee.About Discover Creative CareersDiscover Creative Careers is a government funded, industry-led programme that is working to ensure there is a larger and more diverse intake of talent via a broader range of routes into the creative industries. The free to access hybrid programme of activities and resources offers meaningful encounters with industry professionals, online tools, training and support throughout the year. Its annual flagship Discover! Creative Careers event takes place every November, connecting thousands of young people with hundreds of workplaces to give hands-on insight into the creative industries.The delivery of Discover! Creative Careers is led by ScreenSkills in partnership with over 25 organisations and through collaboration with industry, education and careers professionals. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/discover-creative-careers-in-craft-with-aunty-social/100001975698068106 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, theatre, exhibitions, fine-arts, entertainment, nonprofit, charities, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Blackpool - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Aunty Social - **lat**: 53.8193834 - **long**: -3.050057899999999 - **full address**: Aunty Social, 28 Topping Street, Blackpool, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Discover! Creative Careers in Craft with Aunty Social - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5026f7b29a0a8b9a387785b0298889e4b9daf86d95ed5f0bc18e080c35d41cad-rimg-w1200-h600-dceceeff-gmir.jpg?v=1764162141 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Discover! Creative Careers in Craft with Aunty Social being held? - **A:** Discover! Creative Careers in Craft with Aunty Social takes place on Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Aunty Social, 28 Topping Street, Blackpool, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Discover! Creative Careers in Craft with Aunty Social? - **A:** Discover! Creative Careers in Craft with Aunty Social is organized by Aunty Social. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Discover! Creative Careers in Craft with Aunty Social is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. 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