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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date of Issue: 31 July 2014
New ‘co-creating’ space to open in Marrickville
A new collective of Australian co-working communities known as ‘The Studio’ has launched,
with spaces popping up in Sydney and Canberra and plans to expand the network across the
country. The Studio Canberra opened earlier this year and The Studio Marrickville is set to
open on 3 August, offering a space for creativity and connectedness.
The Studio brings freelancers and small start-up enterprises together in a ‘co-creating’ model
that fosters collaboration in a flexible and inspiring environment. They offer co-working desks
and artist studio spaces, as well as coaching on the practicalities of managing a small
business and avoiding burnout, and ‘Create or Die’ workshops and short courses to refresh
the creative spirit. The Studio Marrickville is also equipped with a workshop, gallery and
events space fitted with vintage furniture and props and a film and photography studio.
Founder and Local Community Manager of the The Studio Marrickville and Creative Director
of Create or Die, Deb Morgan, has twelve years experience working in the creative industry
and has previously managed a co-working space in Erskineville. She says The Studio
focuses on “creative sustainability” and provides “a support network for people interested in
working in or opening creative spaces.”
“Managing a business can be really hard, especially for creatives,” said Deb. “It can be
challenging to learn the skills you need to build a viable business and overheads to rent an
office are expensive. The Studio provides a supportive working environment for people who
are already running their own business or are sick of ‘working for the man’, and a community
of creative professionals that can be drawn upon to add value to your projects,” she said.
The Studio Marrickville is hosting an opening party on Mitchell Street (near Bourke St Bakery)
on Sunday 3 August from 12pm with free music, food and Stone and Wood beer. The Studio
Canberra and Marrickville have desk spaces available for people interested in co-working,
creative community and collaboration. If you are interested in being part of The Studio
network, or want to open your own creative co-working space, visit www.thestudio.com.co.
For media inquiries contact:
Deb Morgan, Local Community Manager, The Studio Marrickville
hello@thestudio.com.co Ph: 0414 412 797