CoLab Cooperative Crash Course

If you're a creative, join us to learn how to start an ethical democratic business and be part of the movement.

Co.Lab Cooperative Enterprise for Artists is a free cooperative crash course designed specifically for artist interested in starting up their own enterprise or furthering their existing pursuit.

The objectives of this course are to give participants a basic understanding of creating their own business model within the cultural sector, through a cooperative lens.

The course features:
- History of Cooperatives
- Preston Model + Solidarity Economy
- Expert speakers in Art, Education, Cooperatives and Business
- A funding workshop
- A trip to a cooperative art studio

Each session will be followed by a digital learning resource featuring an overview of the lesson, an expansion on the subject matter and sign-posting to further reading.

The course is free but there's limited spaces so sign up ASAP!