About ‘Make it Happen’
Our aim through the ‘Make It Happen’ legacy project is to continue working with participants of the two-year Create Community Wealth project. We are working with local partners in North Edinburgh, including Link Up, North Edinburgh Support Services (NESSie), Passion4Fusion and the Macmillan Hub Skills Development team, to decrease barriers and inequalities to entrepreneurship for local residents, provide opportunities for everyone to get involved and to widen participation further to under-represented groups.
Between November 2023 and March 2024 we are delivering a programme of free activities including a weekly drop-in ‘Make it Happen’ Lab; monthly talks, workshops and events with guest speakers and visiting artists; a programme of one-to-one mentoring and support; and more!
For more information, please email project Lead Artist/Coordinator, Asia Jaworska Dorozynska: Asia@NorthEdinburghArts.co.uk
The ‘Make it Happen’ project is delivered by North Edinburgh Arts, proudly supported by the Scottish Ecosystem Fund 2023-24.
Business in Bloom – Celebration Event
Saturday 20 April, 11am – 2pm
@ West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre (19 West Pilton Grove, Edinburgh EH4 4BY)
Free event, sign up in advance to secure your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-in-bloom-tickets-871300923517
Please note: This event is aimed at local adults living in North Edinburgh (Muirhouse, Pilton, Drylaw, Granton)
About the event:
Join North Edinburgh Arts and friends for this special celebratory event, part of our Make it Happen project.
Hear from local entrepreneurs and creatives about their journey to grow their business, join in creative workshops and meet other local people developing their own business ideas. There will also be live music from Tinderbox Collective; and food from The Platter.
Our Guest Speakers are:
Babes in arms and under 5’s welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. Play provision is also available for older children. If you will be bringing children along please let us know during your booking.
Free but limited spaces available, so advance booking is essential.
This event is part of North Edinburgh Arts’ Make it Happen project. Find out more at: https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/whats-on/make-it-happen/
For more information, or if you have any questions about this workshop or the Make it Happen project, please email Asia: asia@northedinburgharts.co.uk
Proudly supported by the Scottish Ecosystem Fund 2023-24.
Important Information:
This event is aimed at adults living in the local community (areas of Muirhouse, Pilton, Granton and Drylaw).
The event is FREE but places are limited so advance registration is required to attend.
Priority will be given to local community members and NEA Members. To find out more about our Membership Scheme and to sign up, visit our website Membership page.
We’re here to help!
If we can help with registration or you have any questions, please get in touch:
- Call us: 0131 315 2151 (Monday – Friday, 10am – 1pm)
- Email us: admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk
- Or pop by the North Edinburgh Arts office at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre, 19 West Pilton Grove, Edinburgh EH4 4BY (Monday – Friday, 10am – 1pm)
Past ‘Make it Happen’ Events
‘Make it Happen’ Lab
FREE | WEEKLY | DROP-IN
TUESDAYS, 12.30PM – 2.30PM @ WEST PILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
The ‘Make it Happen’ Lab is a free, weekly, drop-in group for adults living in the North Edinburgh areas of Muirhouse, Pilton, Drylaw and Granton.
Members can explore their creative enterprise ideas in a supportive group setting, working on individual or collective goals, with support, encouragement and advice from each other and the team at North Edinburgh Arts.
The ‘Make it Happen’ Lab is a great place to:
- meet people and make new connections
- share skills, ideas and experiences
- take time out to focus on your creativity and work towards your goals
- make use of a shared workspace with access to useful tools and resources
- access expert advice, support and guidance in a relaxed, non-judgemental setting
- connect with a range of local arts, community support, enterprise and skills development services
Who can join?
- Do you have a creative ‘hobby’ but have never thought of it as a way to earn some £ or as setting it up as a business?
- Are you at the very early stages of starting a new business (including being self-employed or a sole trader) and keen to learn more, share your skills or get some advice or support on next steps?
- Or maybe you are an established business owner, sole trader or self-employed person looking to share your skills and knowledge with others in your community?
At the ‘Make it Happen’ Lab, everyone is welcome, no matter what stage you are at on your enterprise journey. We believe everyone has something important to contribute, and by working together we can make a positive difference – Small Steps, Big Impact!
When: Tuesday 12 December, 3pm – 6pm
Where: West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
Free, drop in
Whether you’re feeling the festive rush or you’ve already checked off your list, join us for the Make It Happen Christmas Market.
Come and find perfect Christmas gifts or treat yourself while supporting talented creative makers from the local community. Have a browse and enjoy a free hot drink and mince pies on us!
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