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Resident Testimonials

We have had the chance to support, collaborate and work with some amazing business. These are some of the testimonials from present and past residents here at Blick.

Elena, Graphic Designer

"It has been a great experience moving into Blick. The space itself is fresh, vibrant, and in a really good area. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a work space within a creative community."

Karishma, Designer

"Being at Blick Studios has been a great experience for me as a designer. I have met many likeminded creative entrepreneurs and Christine and Rosy have done a lot to support local creative businesses through collaboration, events and their time."

Katrina, Photography

"A big thanks to you for everything. Was such a lovely place to work in, you’s are doing a great job, I would happily recommend Blick to others."

Patrick, Designer

"Blick looked like the perfect next step for our business and would give us a workspace in an entirely different part of town with new scenery and exciting businesses around us. The design-focused workshops and events made Blick look like the perfect fit for us, as Elixsr has good design principles at it's core, being surrounded by people with the same passion screamed nothing but benefits to us."

Katherine, Illustrator

"It's been a fantastic opportunity for me as a freelancer. Beforehand, I'd never fully settled on the idea of fully emerging myself as an Illustrator, but the desk space enabled me to focus all my ideas and get on with the work. I've gained commissions and made connections with other creatives I would never have otherwise and other opportunities have presented themselves in the process."

Will, Architect

“I previously ran my architecture practice from home and since moving into Blick I have found that my productivity has increased significantly (probably doubled!). The facilities are great: The shared area, which I use for client meetings creates the right balance between creativity and professionalism, while the shared studio space is simple and functional while allowing for personalisation.”

Paul, Illustrator

“So pleased to have discovered Blick Shared Studios and all they have to offer the creative industries - I couldn't recommend them any higher.”

Alex, Designer

“Blick's Hill Street studios are bang in the middle of one of the most exciting and creative areas to be in. It's a great space to be in, and full of like-minded people from all manner of disciplines which in itself creates all manner of opportunities.”

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    @whatsonmyblock_ is now live and you can visit it on whatsonmyblock.com (link in their bio!)

    My Block celebrates and showcases independent ...

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    @whatsonmyblock_ is now live and you can visit it on whatsonmyblock.com (link in their bio!) My Block celebrates and showcases independent businesses & culture and is supported by @weareinnovateuk There are over 100 Belfast businesses already on the platform and they are looking forward to including more from the rest of NI too in the coming months. If this platform sounds up your street, get in touch! This special short film by Simon Mills captures 3 great independent businesses in Belfast: American Madness (Vintage & Fashion), Murphy & Bailey (Pet Store & Coffees) & FRUIT Shop (Food & Culture) They were warm, friendly and invited the My Block team in to their spaces so they could find out more about their businesses. They hope over the coming months to feature a wide range of businesses! Thanks to Simon for this beautiful film. #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness

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    Dani, one of our lovely residents @doneanddusteddesign working away in our cosy Cotton Court Studios this morning ☀️

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    Dani, one of our lovely residents @doneanddusteddesign working away in our cosy Cotton Court Studios this morning ☀️

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    Colourful views, leafy plants and plenty of character in our Hill Street Studios, making it the perfect space to work 🌿

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    Colourful views, leafy plants and plenty of character in our Hill Street Studios, making it the perfect space to work 🌿 #blickstudios #coworkingspace #studiospace #belfastcreatives #creativeindustries #studio #workspace #creativeworkspace #belfastcathedralquarter

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    Plants make such a difference to working spaces. All our spaces are filled with them

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    Plants make such a difference to working spaces. All our spaces are filled with them

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    Nice to have a new exhibition by Blick resident @gallery545online in the main room of our Malone studios

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    Nice to have a new exhibition by Blick resident @gallery545online in the main room of our Malone studios

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    As a small local business, impacted like so many others over the last year. So we are really excited to have been working on this project with ...

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    As a small local business, impacted like so many others over the last year. So we are really excited to have been working on this project with @belfastdesignwk celebrate and champion local independent businesses. @whatsonmyblock_ is a curated online platform that aims to increase awareness of and encourage people to support local independent businesses. If you run a small business and would like to feature email myblock@belfastdesignweek.com

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    New signs at our Malone Studios

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    A DIY GUIDE ON SALES & SELLING

    WED 5th MAY

    6.30 - 8.00pm

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    A DIY GUIDE ON SALES & SELLING WED 5th MAY 6.30 - 8.00pm This workshop will be facilitated by Emma Johnston of @hunterpaperco  and Lisa Smyth of @shesaid_design . Two women from different creative business backgrounds, with very different business models sharing their story and offering advice and guidance on how they generate sales within their business followed by a Q&A session at the end. What we will be covering: Getting your business in front of potential customers How to present yourself & business How to sell your business products/services Techniques on building confidence Communication as a business Navigating money & payment Building relationships with clients Sign up the link in our bio

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    Creatives During Coronavirus One Year On, Upcoming Sales & Selling Workshop & Private Studio Space

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    Creatives During Coronavirus One Year On, Upcoming Sales & Selling Workshop & Private Studio Space

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    CREATIVES DURING CORONAVIRUS: ONE YEAR ON

    Join us online with @theblackboxbelfast  next Monday 26th April at 8pm for “Creatives During ...

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    CREATIVES DURING CORONAVIRUS: ONE YEAR ON Join us online with @theblackboxbelfast  next Monday 26th April at 8pm for “Creatives During Coronavirus: One Year On” with a selection of our fabulous guests from 2020! During the summer of 2020, the team behind the Small Town Big Dreams podcast made a 4-part audio documentary called The World Turned Upside Down, profiling how creative entrepreneurs from across the creative industries had been impacted by the first unimaginable months of the Covid-19 lockdown in Northern Ireland. One year on from the start of the pandemic, Small Town Big Dreams returns with an online event to catch-up with some of those who participated in the documentary, and to see how they now feel about the experiences of the past year, and what they are hoping for in the months and years ahead. Join podcast hosts Karishma Kusurkar and Graeme Watson for what will be a fascinating discussion about the creative industries as we move in to a ‘new normal’, featuring special guests: – Patricia McGinnis ( Maven - @wearemaven_) – Shannon Delores O’Neill ( Sister Ghost / Girls Rock School Northern Ireland - @sister_ghost) – Tessa Ann ( Sound Healing Spa) – Ryan Ward ( Take Two Studio @taketwostudio) Small Town Big Dreams is a podcast and podcast channel produced by Blick Shared Studios, and is available on all good podcast apps. For more information, visit the website here: www.smalltownbigdreams.co.uk This event is generously supported by the @theblackboxbelfast Running time: 50 mins interview + 20 mins Q&A with audience via Zoom The event is free, but register online at the Black Box website to attend details on the events and workshops section of our website

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    Blue skies and spring sunshine transforming the Cathedral Quarter this morning

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    Blue skies and spring sunshine transforming the Cathedral Quarter this morning

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    Lovely to have the main room in our Malone studios back in use with @creatingaspace doing some filming

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    Lovely to have the main room in our Malone studios back in use with @creatingaspace doing some filming

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    Upcoming Free Workshops on LinkedIn and Social Media Marketing

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    Upcoming Free Workshops on LinkedIn and Social Media Marketing

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    Perfect Easter holiday weather in the Cathedral Quarter today. Lovely spring flowers 💐 as well

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    Perfect Easter holiday weather in the Cathedral Quarter today. Lovely spring flowers 💐 as well

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    LinkedIn is a really important platform for building your network and promoting your business as a creative entrepreneurs. LinkedIn has over 700 ...

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    LinkedIn is a really important platform for building your network and promoting your business as a creative entrepreneurs. LinkedIn has over 700 million members in over 200 countries and offers great potential for securing work, building your network and collaborating. Our next @womenfolk.co event is next Wednesday evening from 6.30 - 8.00pm and is free to attend and facilitated by Emma Gribben of Digital By Emma and Alchemy Digital Training Emma is a digital marketing consultant, mentor and trainer working with start-ups, SMEs, brands and agencies across NI, ROI, UK and Europe. Emma offers solutions across digital strategy, website performance enhancement, social media, content marketing, SEO, email marketing, online PR and influencer marketing. Emma has helped global businesses achieve impressive returns on digital marketing, including spectacular growth in website visitors (200%), in-unit sales (186%), revenue (97%) and e-commerce conversion (67%). As a training partner to Google and Facebook across the Google Squared Online, Google Digital Academy and Google Digital Garage programmes as well as the Facebook Digital Skills Training programme, Emma has insights into the latest digital trends, platforms and activities to continually give businesses a competitive edge. Emma’s training clients include global brands Aer Lingus, Pandora, Vodafone and Electrolux as well as Arts Council of Ireland, Bank of Ireland, Ulster Bank, Belfast Telegraph and Monaghan Mushrooms closer to home. Sign up for your free ticket now (link.in bio) https://www.blickstudios.org/events/a-diy-guide-on-linkedin/

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    Next in our series of @womenfolk.co Dig Deep events is 'A DIY Guide on Writing for Your Business' on Sat 3rd April from 10.00am - 11.00am ...

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    Next in our series of @womenfolk.co Dig Deep events is 'A DIY Guide on Writing for Your Business' on Sat 3rd April from 10.00am - 11.00am with @quillincni ---------------------------------------------- The aim of this event is to help you gain knowledge of how to create written content for your business and learning how to incorporate content creation into your working life. Heather will be sharing important tips on how to write content for your website and covering the importance of finding your voice in the content you create. https://www.blickstudios.org/events/a-diy-guide-on-writing-for-your-business-with-heather-mcgarrigle/

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    Happy Monday it's officially spring, lighter mornings and evenings are coming

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    Happy Monday it's officially spring, lighter mornings and evenings are coming

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    *** Small Town Big Dreams Guide to DIY Podcasting ***

    Date: 27/3/21

    Time: 10.00 - 11.30am

    Location: Online

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    *** Small Town Big Dreams Guide to DIY Podcasting *** Date: 27/3/21 Time: 10.00 - 11.30am Location: Online Have you been dreaming of starting your own podcast? Are you a beginner looking for tips from those who know? Join @stbdpodcast for this special event as part of the @nerve_centre Spring Into The Creative Industries Programme. In this event they will catch up with experienced producers and presenters in the Northern Irish podcasting world to get some behind-the-scenes insights on ideas, and advice on making and sharing a podcast from home with minimal gear. The session will be hosted by Small Town Big Dreams @karishmakusurkar who will be joined by guests Jeananne Craig (All Change Please), Andi Jarvis (Strategy Sessions) & Graeme Watson (Small Town Big Dreams & Inside John Patrick Higgins). Link to book a ticket in our bio

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    Spring is in the air. Gorgeous seasonal flowers and colours in the Cathedral Quarter on a beautiful sunny spring morning

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    Spring is in the air. Gorgeous seasonal flowers and colours in the Cathedral Quarter on a beautiful sunny spring morning

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    Workspace plants & cosy corners

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    Workspace plants & cosy corners #blickstudios #creativespace #creativeworkspace #coworkingspace #creativehub #plants #workspaceplants

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    We are delighted to be part of the @nerve_centre  Spring Into the Creative Industries Programme with 'A Time is Now' panel discussion on ...

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    We are delighted to be part of the @nerve_centre  Spring Into the Creative Industries Programme with 'A Time is Now' panel discussion on diversity in the creative industries for at 6.30pm next Monday for International Women's Day. The Time is Now is a collaborative project by Blick Shared Studios and @creatingaspace focusing on honest and meaningful conversations between early stage creative entrepreneurs. This event is produced in collaboration with @womenfolk.co @belfastdesignwk  and hosted by @nerve_centre EVENT DETAILS A vibrant and timely discussion on the urgent need for greater diversity in the creative industries in Northern Ireland. Join our panel of female creatives and innovators on International Women’s Day as they bring a wealth of life and professional experience to this vital conversation about diversity in the creative industries. Hosted by Esther Mogada from Creating A Space, this event will see Emily Searle, Sorcha Ní Cheallaigh and Margaret Watiri share their perspectives on the current make-up of the creative sector in Northern Ireland and their ideas on how we can improve diversity within these industries. This issue is long-standing in the creative industries, and is reflected in the visible absence of a diversity of gender, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation and socio-economic backgrounds among leadership roles in particular. The creative industries are vital to the Northern Irish economy. As the sector we rely on to create and sell us ideas, content and products, diversity is arguably most important here so that we can understand and create things of value that reflect society as a whole. https://www.blickstudios.org/events/the-time-is-now-diversity-in-the-creative-industries-panel/

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    Next in our series of @womenfolk.co Dig Deep events is 'A DIY Guide on Instagram' on Sat 13th March from 10.00am - 12.00pm featuring the ...

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    Next in our series of @womenfolk.co Dig Deep events is 'A DIY Guide on Instagram' on Sat 13th March from 10.00am - 12.00pm featuring the lovely @laurentaylorcreates and our own Blick resident @dannisimpsonart ---------------------------------------- The aim of this event is to help you gain knowledge of how to build a brand or business on Instagram through hearing the story & journey of Lauren Taylor and Danni Simpson. They will be sharing their insights on how they have built their business, how they have built their brand and how they navigate growing their audience and business on Instagram. https://www.blickstudios.org/events/a-diy-guide-to-instagram-with-lauren-taylor-danni-simpson/

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    Next in our series of @womenfolk.co Dig Deep events is 'A DIY Guide on Photographing Your Work' next Wed evening 6.30 - 7.30pm full details ...

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    Next in our series of @womenfolk.co Dig Deep events is 'A DIY Guide on Photographing Your Work' next Wed evening 6.30 - 7.30pm full details below ------------------------------------------------ We understand how hard it can be to know the basics of photography and we wanted to create a workshop that covered the basics and that you can walk away with tips and tools that you can implement straight away. We will be covering: -Basics of photography - creating a strong focal point, using exposure and white balance to get your images right, working with natural light -Telling a visual story with your images -Different types of set up - plain backdrop, editorial styling and flat lay. -Editing your images - using software to improve your photos -Images for print and web use - Backing up and storing your image catalogue Get your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-diy-guide-on-photographing-your-work-with-carrie-davenport-tickets-141958777525?keep_tld=1

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    Blue Skies. Spring is definitely in the air. What a lovely start to the week

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    Blue Skies. Spring is definitely in the air. What a lovely start to the week

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    The tiniest bit of spring in the air in the Cathedral Quarter this afternoon. Fingers crossed things are starting to look up and these streets will be...

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    The tiniest bit of spring in the air in the Cathedral Quarter this afternoon. Fingers crossed things are starting to look up and these streets will be busy with people again in the not too distant future!