Thurrock CAN (Creatives & Artists Network)

Thurrock CAN is Arts Outburst’s artist-led network for creatives across Thurrock. We bring established and emerging practitioners, producers and organisations into the same room to connect, collaborate and spark new opportunities.

Artist Workshops

Join a series of hands-on workshops designed to help local artists thrive. Build a strong professional profile, gain confidence in pricing and budgeting, learn how to find and pitch for opportunities, and develop practical facilitation skills.

Get guidance on writing clear, effective funding applications and explore collaborative ways of working across Thurrock’s creative community.

Perfect for artists at any stage looking to strengthen their practice and open new doors.

Event Details

Artist Workshop Dates
📅 28th January 2026 – Building Your Profile with Teresa Ferreira.

Teresa Ferreira is a Creative Director, Brand Strategist and Founder of Ferrgood Studio, with over 16 years’ experience helping creatives and organisations articulate who they are and how they show up professionally.

Formerly Head of Design at the Financial Times, Teresa has worked across media, culture, education and the arts, partnering with organisations such as Adobe, AllBright, Enterprise Nation and community-led creative programmes across the UK. Alongside her studio practice, she is an experienced facilitator and speaker, known for her warm, practical approach to branding, storytelling and creative confidence.

Teresa’s work focuses on helping artists and creatives build clarity around their professional identity, communicate their value with confidence, and create sustainable creative careers without losing their individuality or integrity.

📅 25th February 2026
📅 25th March 2026
📅 29th April 2026
📅 27th May 2026
📅 24th June 2026

🕥 7pm – 9pm
📍 Arts Outburst, Floor 2, Thameside Complex, Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5DX
🎟️ Free – Booking is essential!

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