Vulcan Works

Cowork Crew Northampton
2025-08-21 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Cowork Crew takes the best bits of coworking and networking and jumbles it together in a once-a-month 1 day event.
This month Tazmin Suleman will be sharing how to be successful without burning out.
Tickets are limited by desk space, so sign up now to grab your spot:

Charity Tuesdays - The Lowdown Northampton
2025-08-26
Charity Tuesdays are BACK at Vulcan Works!
Every Tuesday in August, enjoy FREE hot desking—all we ask is a donation to our Charity of the Month
This August, we’re supporting The Lowdown – They offers a caring environment where young people are always supported on their journey towards positive emotional health and wellbeing.
They will be proving both a money charity box and QR code for their online giving page Donate | The Lowdown | Supporting Young People

Gather & Create @ Vulcan Works
2025-09-02 18:00 - 20:00
Event Overview:
Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll learn how to make your very own hand-stitched leather journal. In this session, you’ll be guided step-by-step through a beginner-friendly bookbinding process to stitch blank pages into a soft, leather-wrap cover.
Your finished journal will be A6 size (approximately 10.5 x 15 cm) — perfect for sketching, note-taking, or journaling. All leather used has been thoughtfully sourced from materials diverted from the waste stream, making this a sustainable and mindful craft.
About the Host:
Hi! I’m Jenni, captain of The Craft Fantastic. From my home studio in Northampton, I create handmade journals, stationery, and bookish gifts — often using rescued leather to give new life to beautiful materials. I’m passionate about traditional crafts and can’t wait to share the joy of bookbinding with you.
Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to expand your skills, this workshop offers a welcoming and relaxed space to learn something new.
Event cost is for materials, food and drink for the event.
Event timeline
6pm – Drinks, nibbles & a chat
6:20pm – Journal Making
7:15pm – Break
7:30pm – Journal Making
8:00pm – Home time

My Innovation Journey
2025-09-04 10:00 - 12:00
Northamptonshire is a powerhouse of innovation – home to global brands like Warner’s Gin, Weetabix, and GXO Logistics, not to mention the thousands of SMEs that are always innovating for their customers, their businesses and their communities. With a rich heritage of enterprise and a vibrant ecosystem of forward-thinking businesses, it’s the perfect place for innovation to thrive.
Fuelling Innovation is a dynamic campaign designed to ignite creativity, foster collaboration, and build a stronger future for businesses across the region. Through a packed programme of events, workshops, conferences, and networking sessions, we’re sparking new ideas and driving growth.
As part of Fuelling Innovation, NNBN have partnered with Vulcan Works in Northampton to deliver “MY INNOVATION JOURNEY” – two hours of conversation about how local businesses have innovated with real people talking about real stories.
You’ll be able to hear their personal journeys, the support they’ve received and what innovation means to them.

On the panel across the two hour sessions will be:
Nick Wilson, the Disabled Adventurer
Alastair McLeod, The Business Doctors
Pritul Khagram, Mavis Technologies
Dolores Sanders, Total Control Pro

You’ll also be able to raise questions directly with them as we talk innovation.

Book your free seat here and join in the conversation.

Beyond the Business: Strategies for a Successful Exit
2025-09-09 09:30 - 14:00
Back by popular demand!
TC Group’s excited to be partnering once again with the South Midlands Growth Hub, Yellow Yoyo and EMW Law to deliver ‘Beyond the Business: Strategies for a Successful Exit’ – a must-attend event for local entrepreneurs and business owners considering or preparing for a business exit.
Too often, exit planning feels like a distant concern. But the truth is, successful exits start with early strategic planning, which strengthens your business and maximises its value over time.
Join us on Tuesday 9 September, 9.30am – 2pm at Vulcan Works for this free event, where our TC Group experts Debbie Ince, Head of Tax and Trevor Shaw, Tax Director will be on the panel, sharing essential insights on:
Exit strategies & options
Preparing for due diligence
Maximising business value
Protecting your legacy
Developing your exit strategy

TMM IRL: Are You Ready For Ads? The Speedrun Edition
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00
The Northampton Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Northants to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ not ‘sell’ mode 🙂
We’re heading back to the lovely Vulcan Works for this one, and we just want to get together, say hello, have a chat, and have a nice time.
Think of this as a community event, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out friendly space. We’ll chat over food and drink, listen to an inspirational speaker or two, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
Let’s have a lovely night in the company of some amazin’ people.
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Speaker: Silvia Coletto, Founder of The Paid Ads School
Topic: Are You Ready For Ads? The Speedrun Edition 🏃🏼‍♀️ 💨 💨
Join us for a whistle-stop tour of the paid ads landscape — designed to help you figure out if you’re truly ready to dive in. Silvia will walk you through everything you need to consider before pressing “go”, share real-world examples, and provide ballpark starting budgets (spoiler: they vary a lot depending on your industry). Whether you’re on the fence about starting ads or you’re already running them but not seeing the results you expected, this session will give you clarity, confidence, and a solid sense of direction.
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The format of the night:
6:00 pm – doors open – drinks, networking, and smiles
6:30 pm – introduction and talks begin
7:00 pm – talks finish, networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people
7:45 pm – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas
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Partnered with Digital Northants, putting local businesses in touch with digital companies who can help solve their problems, to encourage the growth of business in Northamptonshire. Check them out at https://digitalnorthants.com/
Partnered with The ONE Group, whose recruitment team bridges the gap between marketing professionals and a vast network of Northamptonshire businesses, empowering career progression at every stage with unmissable opportunities and job-hunting support. Read more at TheOneGroup.co.uk
Partnered with Vulcan Works, helping entrepreneurs bring world challenging ideas to life. A workspace and community for innovative creatives. Check them out at VulcanWorks.co.uk
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And finally…
This is a donation ticketed event. The ticket price is yours to choose, from £3 to £30 (the average attendees choose to pay £8.79 🙂
We of course understand that these are tough times, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount, please reach out to el@themarketingmeetup.com and we’ll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasn’t already been reached!) 🙂
Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, we hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but don’t show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members 🙂
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See you there!

NN1 Dev Club #8
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00
#8: Hack & Share – a rundown of side projects by Northamptonshire geeks

After a very well-received Hack & Share event that we hosted in January, we’re doing it again! Come and join us for a series of snappy presentations and demos, where community members can showcase their side projects. This is the essence of passion for software!
Schedule
18:00 – 18:30 Meet and Greet
18:30 – 20:00 Rundown of side projects by Northamptonshire geeks

Series of snappy presentations and demos where everyone can share the results of their weekend hacks. In no particular order, not limited to any category. The idea is to present what our local geeks are about and connect people with similar interests.

Vulcan Works Open Day
2025-10-31
Join us at Vulcan Works – Offices & Coworking Space for a day filled with networking, and discovering new opportunities. Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or just curious about coworking spaces, this event is for you!
Explore our modern facilities, tour our offices and meet our vibrant community. Don’t miss this chance to see firsthand what makes Vulcan Works the perfect place to work and connect.
Mark your calendar and come along to Vulcan Works Open Day – we can’t wait to show you around!
What to Expect:

Venue Tours Explore our beautifully restored Victorian industrial building—home to coworking spaces, private offices, meeting rooms, and collaborative breakout areas.
Meet the Community Connect with current residents and local entrepreneurs, hear their stories, and discover how Vulcan Works supports business growth
Free Hot Desking Try the space for yourself! Bring your laptop and enjoy a complimentary day of hot desking in our vibrant shared workspace.
Refreshments & Networking Enjoy coffee and informal networking throughout the day.

Gather & Create @ Vulcan Works Introduction to Portrait Painting in Oils
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:00
Have you ever wanted to paint a portrait? Are you keen to learn but don’t know where to start? Then try an Introduction to Portrait Painting in Oils workshop, with artist Cordell Garfield.
Cordell is an experienced artist who will guide you through creating a portrait from a photograph. Following a step-by-step process, Cordell’s workshop will provide advice and guidance on painting a portrait from a reference photograph. The process will cover:

Using oil paints
The typical proportions of the face
Measuring and mapping out key features from the photograph
The use of line, tone, value and colour to create the portrait

Cordell will provide supporting handouts as part of the workshop to explain and demystify the technical terms and techniques involved. You will create a portrait that you will be able to take away with you at the end of the workshop.
Equipment
Paints, brushes, pre-coloured paper/board, low odour solvent and paint mixing boards are all provided. A reference photograph will also be provided. We recommend you also wear an old shirt or apron over your clothes (or old clothes).
About Cordell
For more information on Cordell and his art practice, view his website: http://cordellgarfield.com/

TMM IRL: From Dogs to Giraffes – Marketing models with a twist
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00
The Northampton Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Northants to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ not ‘sell’ mode 🙂
We’re heading back to the lovely Vulcan Works for this one, and we just want to get together, say hello, have a chat, and have a nice time.
Think of this as a community event, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out friendly space. We’ll chat over food and drink, listen to an inspirational speaker or two, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
Let’s have a lovely night in the company of some amazin’ people.
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Speaker: Nick Crawford, Founder of Twist Consultacy
Topic: From Dogs to Giraffes: Marketing models with a twist
If your marketing isn’t relevant, it’s ignored. In this practical, fun session, Nick shares his Relevance to Engagement Blueprint. A simple, actionable framework you can apply straight away to plan smarter campaigns. And to keep things memorable? The whole idea comes to life through balloon modelling (yes, there will be a dog, a giraffe and even a rabbit).
Key Takeaways:
– STP a classic model: Learn how to segment, target, and position with confidence so you never treat every customer the same.
– Keep it relevant: Use the Relevance to Engagement Blueprint to match the right message to the right moment in your customer’s journey.
– Lessons that stick: Experience how the same marketing principles can lead to very different outcomes, just like balloon modelling, where the same twists create different animals.
Join us for a fresh perspective on campaign planning and leave with a ready-to-use blueprint to make your marketing more relevant, more engaging, and more effective.
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The format of the night:
6:00 pm – doors open – drinks, networking, and smiles
6:30 pm – introduction and talks begin
7:00 pm – talks finish, networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people
7:45 pm – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas
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Partnered with Digital Northants, putting local businesses in touch with digital companies who can help solve their problems, to encourage the growth of business in Northamptonshire. Check them out at https://digitalnorthants.com/
Partnered with The ONE Group, whose recruitment team bridges the gap between marketing professionals and a vast network of Northamptonshire businesses, empowering career progression at every stage with unmissable opportunities and job-hunting support. Read more at TheOneGroup.co.uk
Partnered with Vulcan Works, helping entrepreneurs bring world challenging ideas to life. A workspace and community for innovative creatives. Check them out at VulcanWorks.co.uk
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And finally…
This is a donation ticketed event. The ticket price is yours to choose, from £3 to £30 (the average attendees choose to pay £8.79 🙂
We of course understand that these are tough times, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount, please reach out to el@themarketingmeetup.com and we’ll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasn’t already been reached!) 🙂
Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, we hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but don’t show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members 🙂
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See you there!

Social Media Marketing Masterclass 2.0
2025-11-27 10:30 - 12:00
A Social Media marketing masterclass, delivered by Hangar.41 Marketing in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs.

Why This Masterclass?
Social media algorithms change fast, but the fundamentals of growing a loyal audience stay the same. This practical, jargon-free masterclass will help you build a stronger online presence, attract new customers, and turn your social media into a sales-generating machine!
Whether you’re a founder, freelancer or small business owner, you’ll walk away with a clear, actionable plan to level up your marketing and make your content work harder for you.
Key Learning Outcomes
You’ll learn how to:
✔ Identify the right platforms for your business
✔ Create content that actually connects with customers
✔ Use scheduling tools to save time and stay consistent
✔ Grow followers and engagement organically
✔ Track what’s working (and what isn’t) to keep improving
What We’ll Cover
1. Introduction to Social Media for Business
Why social media matters in 2025, how algorithms have evolved, and how to choose the right platforms for your goals.
2. Building a Social Media Strategy
Setting realistic goals, defining your target audience, and researching your competitors.
3. Creating Content That Converts
Content types, storytelling techniques, engaging your audience.
4. Scheduling & Time Management
How to plan, automate, and stay consistent without burning out.
5. Growing Followers & Engagement
Organic growth strategies, community building, and staying visible.
6. Measuring Success
The key metrics that matter, plus how to interpret and act on your analytics.
7. Avoiding Common Mistakes
Pitfalls, crisis management, and how to protect your brand online.
8. The Ultimate Toolbox
A round-up of free and low-cost tools to supercharge your marketing workflow.
Why You Should Attend
Struggling to stand out online? Unsure what to post or how to attract the right audience? This masterclass is built for startups and small businesses who want a straightforward, repeatable system for social media success. You’ll leave with:

A clear strategy tailored to your business
Content ideas that actually get engagement
Time-saving tools and workflows
A framework for tracking real progress

No marketing degree required, just eagerness to learn and put your plan into action. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your current approach, this session will help you turn social media into a consistent source of leads, customers, and growth.

Mastering The Art Of The Follow-Up
2025-12-02 10:00 - 12:00
You’re missing out on business — and your customers are missing out on you!

Most salespeople never follow up.
The majority who do only follow up once.
And only a small handful follow up at the level that drives most sales.
That means the opportunity is HUGE for anyone willing to improve their approach.
Join us on Tuesday 2nd December as we break down exactly how to:
✨ Follow up confidently (without feeling pushy)
✨ Build a repeatable follow-up rhythm that wins more business
✨ Make meaningful touchpoints that your customers actually value
✨ Transform your sales process with simple, actionable changes
If you want to close more deals, stay top-of-mind, and deliver a better experience for your customers, this session is for you.
👉 Don’t leave revenue on the table.
Join us and start mastering follow-up the right way.

Gather & Create @ Vulcan Works Christmas Edition
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00
About this event

Festive Floristry: Christmas Wreath Workshop with EDEN WILD at Vulcan Works
Step into the festive season with a cosy, creative workshop where you’ll craft your very own Christmas door wreath — all in the warm and welcoming setting of Vulcan Works.
Hosted by Suzie from EDEN WILD, this relaxed floristry workshop is all about getting into the Christmas spirit. Using the traditional binding method on a moss base, you’ll be guided through the process of building a beautiful, bespoke wreath. You’ll have a wide variety of seasonal foliage and decorative materials to choose from — including dried fruits, pinecones, pampas, feathers, thistles, and much more — so your wreath can be as natural, wild, or festive as you like.
🎄 What to expect:
✨ A relaxed, informal atmosphere — just for fun!
🌿 One-on-one guidance in a small group of around 10
🧵 All tools and materials provided
🍊 A beautiful wreath that will last through Christmas (and often beyond!)
👯‍♀️ Perfect for individuals, friends, or group bookings
🥂 Prosecco/no-secco and nibbles upon arrival
Please note: These workshops are for enjoyment and creativity only — they are not formal training or intended for business use.
Spaces are limited and non-refundable due to the preparation involved. For group bookings, please book together to ensure availability.
Let’s make something beautiful together this Christmas — we can’t wait to see you there!

Gather & Create @ Vulcan Works Portrait Taster Session
2026-01-06 18:00 - 20:00
Portrait Taster Session
This session is perfect for those new to portraiture or those looking to improve.
Through the guidance of portrait tutor Matt Waruszynski, it is a chance to see explore some of the fundamental basics of portraiture. These include:
Placing features
Tonal values
The structure of the head
Working from a live model, this taster session will offer opportunity to develop a series of tonal portrait studies.
This session has been designed to be a relaxed and friendly open to everyone.
Please bring along some paper, charcoal, eraser and any other drawing materials you may wish to use.
Host Information
Matt Waruszynski is an oil painter based in Northamptonshire specialising in figurative work and portraits.
He is interested in exploring how the body and face tell the story of our lives. Our body keeps the score of all of our traumas, joys, struggles and triumphs and he seeks to use painting and drawing as a way to understand and tell these stories.
He was won the Sir Philip Trousdell Prize for Portraiture and was a recent finalist in Raw Umber Studio Image Prize.
Matt also runs various life drawing sessions including Drink and Draw Northampton and teaches regularly at Westbury Arts Centre.
https://www.instagram.com/mattw_art/
https://www.instagram.com/drinkdrawnorthampton/

NN1 Dev Club #10: "Bad at CSS" by Keith Cirkel and "Start-Up to Exit: The Journey for Tech Companies" by Paul Jesson and Ian Zant-Boer
2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:00
18:00 – 18:30
Meet and Greet

18:30 – 19:00
“Bad at CSS” by Keith Cirkel
CSS is a beautiful nightmare of cascading chaos. To be truly bad at it requires mastery of arcane syntax. Together we’ll dive into the depths of the cascade to explore the “wrong” ways to write CSS – the hacks, the horrors, and the head-scratchers – and uncover the logic (or lack thereof) behind the language’s most unhinged features. You’ll leave this talk worse at CSS… and somehow better for it.

19:00 – 19:15
Break

19:15 – 19:45
“Start-Up to Exit: The Journey for Tech Companies” by Paul Jesson and Ian Zant-Boer
From idea to investment to exit, every stage of a tech company’s journey brings new financial and strategic challenges. In this session, Paul Jesson and Ian Zant-Boer share insights from their work advising high-growth technology businesses on how to build a finance foundation that attracts investors, supports innovation, and maximises long-term value. Paul will explore the key financial levers that drive growth, how to prepare for fundraising rounds and exits. Ian Zant-Boer will offer a legal and investor lens on scaling, sharing his experience as a venture capital founder and adviser to scale-ups on how to structure for investment and avoid common legal pitfalls during growth and exit.

Accessibility
Our venue is wheelchair accessible, and we provide on-site assistance for anyone requiring additional support during the meetup. While we currently do not offer live captioning for talks, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome all participants. Please contact the organisers with any specific accessibility requirements.

Food and drinks
Learning new things and socialising with others is a lot easier when you are properly energised. Pizza, some sweets and beverages are on us. There is something for everyone: pepperoni pizza, vegan ones, fizzy drinks, water and a selection of beers. You are welcome!

Future-proof your SEO: AI, content and strategy
2026-03-18 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for a free event designed for marketers, business owners and content creators who want to stay ahead in the ever-changing world of search engine optimisation.
Discover how AI is transforming SEO strategies, learn how to create content that ranks and explore the tools and techniques that will dominate in 2026 and beyond.
Timings

10am to midday – Presentations and questions

Midday to 1pm – Buffet lunch provided by Barclays Eagles Lab

1pm to 3pm – Presentations and questions

Confirmed speakers

Camilla Christensen (Head of Customer Experience) and Elsa Hagman (Customer Success Manager) at Cludo

What you will learn

AI in SEO: How artificial intelligence is reshaping keyword research, content optimisation and ranking strategies

Content that converts: Practical tips for creating engaging, high-performing web content

Future trends: What’s next for SEO and how to prepare your business for algorithm changes

Tools and techniques: The best AI-driven platforms to streamline your SEO workflow

Why attend?

Stay ahead of competitors with cutting-edge SEO insights

Network with like-minded professionals and innovators

Gain actionable strategies you can implement immediately

Who should attend?

Marketing professionals

Business owners

Content creators

Anyone looking to boost their online visibility
