"I had been out of the creative industry for so long I was sure being drawn back in would mean I felt exposed to ridicule. I found the group the polar opposite. The group instantly offered praise and curiosity about what I do. I felt cushioned from the world I was stepping back into and that made my confidence thrive." 

Helen Hancock
International Glass Artist

 The benefits are endless! First of all it is a group of people who are there to support you. If one person has something to celebrate, we all celebrate with them. If they have a problem, we put our heads together to come up with solutions. It is very much 'Community over competition'. 

Felicia Thomas
Illustrator and award winning author

 "In one sentence, the big difference the factory has made to my business is that the voices in my head saying ‘you can’t do it’ quickly changed to real voices from like minded creatives and mentors telling me ‘you can do it!’ and I’m doing it every day thanks to the incredible support from this amazing community" 

Brid Faning
Artist

 "Finding the Factory for the first time changed EVERYTHING! 
Tara become my mentor and a friend and helped me find the confidence really put myself out there. I went from knowing very little about social media to launching my business page, website and Instagram. 
I wouldn't be without it now." 

Fran Halpin
Fran Halpin Art

 "Tara and The Factory members helped me develop my confidence for camera, to put myself out there and to keep developing new designs and offers. It is my go-to for all things business" 

Liga Valge
Valg Studio

 "Building an art business is difficult especially when you have young children and little time to do all the things you want. I found the Factory brilliant for keeping me focused and for simplifying my offerings. It has brought my work to the next level" 

Sarah Eva Manson
Sarah Eva Manson Art