The CCoI's Business Development Programme aims to assist craftspeople enhance their business potential. The programmes listed below have been tailored to match the requirements and specific needs of the High-end Collectors Market and Main-Stream Retail Market as well as Enterprise Programmes to help further develop skills in business, marketing and product development. See also  'Awards and Assistance' for details on other  Programme opportunities.

RETAIL PROGRAMME: CRAFT ACCESS

The objectives of the Retail Programme are to increase awareness of craft and to facilitate and encourage increased craft sales.

 

COLLECTOR MARKET: Irish Craft Portfolio 2010

IRISH CRAFT PORTFOLIO was established to to ‘promote the work of individuals showing excellence in craftsmanship at an international level’. Click here to view  IRISH CRAFT PORTFOLIO 2010 online:

 

TRAINING & ENTERPRISE

Enterprise Development at the Crafts Council of Ireland comprises of a number of training and mentoring initiatives in both design and business, which aim to sustain and grow the craft industry in Ireland.