COMPASS: Emerging Maker Programme 2020 is a learning and development programme for talented makers in the early stages of their craft career.
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All Across ScotlandThe COMPASS: Emerging Maker Programme 2020 would usually run from March to October 2020, however the programme was interrupted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) and so will be extended until October 2021.
COMPASS: Emerging Maker Programme has a dedicated cohort of makers working through the programme together. Meet the makers participating in 2020.
The programme takes a practical approach through a series of workshops and webinars, an immersive four-day COMPASS Residential, one-to-one sessions, work critiques, and a follow-up True North Session. Learn more about the Programme and our Speakers.
About COMPASS
COMPASS is Scotland’s route to a flourishing craft sector.
Craft Scotland’s dynamic learning and development programme, COMPASS, delivers tailored support for the craft sector. We want to support craft talent and equip individuals with the necessary skills to create a thriving creative and business practice. COMPASS approaches learning and development holistically exploring values and self-development topics alongside business subjects such as finance and marketing.
Originally launched in 2018 to focus on makers, COMPASS has since expanded to also provide support for curators and craft professionals. It is a continuously evolving programme of support responding to the unique needs of the community, informed by industry experts and feedback from the sector.
Current activity includes our year-long flagship Emerging Maker programme and pilot project Emerging Curatorial programme.
Previous COMPASS activities have included free webinars, industry networking sessions, bursaries for established makers to develop their practice and for graduates effected by the pandemic, and residencies for Next Generation makers.
The COMPASS: Emerging Maker Programme 2020 was supported by the William Grant Foundation and Creative Scotland.
