BenchTalk: Venture Forward – Creative Enterprise Pathways – April 2026

BenchTalks are meet-ups where makers, and creative professionals share insights and experiences on topics relevant to the creative community.
Open to the public and free to attend — everyone’s welcome, whether you’re hands-on in the workshop or just love being part of Cork’s creative community.

Join us this April for a collaborative and thought-provoking BenchTalk focused on creative enterprise and personal business growth.

This session introduces the Venture Forward Creative Enterprise Pathways, designed to support makers at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re just starting out or already running a business, this is an opportunity to reflect, learn, and share.

What to expect:
Introduction to the Pathways
Explore the key pillars of the Venture Forward framework and what they mean for your creative practice.
Enterprise Week Insights
A walkthrough of selected LEO (Local Enterprise Office) courses, with printed materials available for you to browse and take inspiration from.
Business Perception Quiz
Take part in a guided self-assessment to help you understand where you currently stand in your business journey.
Interactive Reflection
Engage with the core pillars (visualised as large pathway circles) through prompts and questions designed to spark your own thinking and direction.
Open Sharing & Discussion
A supportive space to exchange experiences, ideas, and insights—encouraging transparency and breaking down gatekeeping within the maker community.

This BenchTalk is about empowerment, clarity, and community—helping you move forward with confidence in your creative enterprise.