MAKE HAPPEN
SUMMER SCHOOL
One month. Real clarity. Real momentum.
You’ve finished your degree in the creative arts… recently or maybe a few years ago. And now?
You're floating. The job market feels murky. You're trying to turn your creative practice into something sustainable, maybe even profitable, but you're stuck between too many ideas and not enough direction. You’ve started… kind of. But not fully. Not with conviction.
Make Happen Summer School is for that exact moment.
The one where you know you’ve got something in you, and you’re ready to make happen!
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What it is
A 4-week creative accelerator that’s more action than academic.
Part retreat, part action and engagement in the real world, part rocket launch - Make Happen Summer School puts you in a room with other creatives who are ready to go beyond just ideas and ready for ACTION
You’ll get clear on:
What you actually want (not just what sounds good)
How to bring your creative vision into the real world
How to build something that sustains you (not just your Instagram feed)
Who it’s for
Creatives who:
Graduated within the last few years but haven’t landed your dream job
Feel a little lost, stalled or unfocused
Want to build a creative life that actually works… creatively, emotionally and financially
Are ready to commit to the messy, exhilarating business of making your dream project a reality!
What we’ll do
Week 1: The Residential (London)
You’ll live and work alongside a tight crew of creatives - exploring what you want, why you want it, and what’s been holding you back.
Think: workshops, reflection, rapid prototyping...
Think: getting to zero, possibility, specificity, commitment.
Weeks 2 & 3: Real-World Making
You’ll leave the residential with a live project underway. Whether it’s:
a product
a pop-up exhibition
a pitch
a short film
a zine
a coaching offer
a business idea
…you’ll have two weeks to get out in the world and test it. Make it real. Messy. Tangible.
Week 4: Debrief & Design Your Year
Back together. What did you make? What did you learn? What now?
You’ll design a real, actionable 12-month plan - and have the option to join the Make Happen Huddles for support and accountability through the filling 12 months.
Register Your Interest (dates coming soon)
Sofia DE Matteis
“immensely empowering”
My experience on the make happen programme was immensely empowering. It exceeded my expectations. I was encouraged and trusted to come to my own personal discoveries whilst being guided to open my mind to possibility, freedom and the power of choice through the exerceises and use of language. I came away with a newfound joy in my life. I re-remembered that I'm "driving the bus" through my messy and wonderful life. Within 5 days the strangers I was participating with become amazing friends.
Graeme Worsfold
“new confidence in going forward”
I didn't know what to expect, but it wasn't as much as what I got. Fresh insight, inspiration, and a new community packed into one short week. The highlights were both environmental - our wonderful surroundings - and personal, as I found out what I really wanted to do and gained new confidence in going forward.
Stacey Roe
“completely changed my life”
My experience went above my expectations and was nothing like previous courses taken. It has completely changed my life and my outlook on my creative journey is one filled with anticipation and excitement. The Make Happen team are inspirational and so supportive. This course is like no other and I highly recommend to others looking for a bespoke course catered to their creative endeavours.
START NOW FOR FREE
Get a free taste of Make Happen, by coming along to one of our FREE online workshops! You can find out more about how Make Happen works, whilst also moving your creative practice forward.
Looking for a Masters?…
Our Master’s Degree in Creative Practice is an opportunity for you to spend a whole year focussed on getting your creative endeavour out the door. Whether it is setting up a business, selling more of your work, or building a portfolio, this programme will give you the time, space and tools you need to make it happen, whilst earning a Master’s Degree in the process.
