CNDS started in 2019 as a small project within Cordwainers Grow, running dye classes from a local upholstery studio and using a community hall kitchen to experiment with dyes. Once the pandemic hit and thanks to the support from Arts Council England the push to get a studio space led to the setting up of CNDS. The final piece fell into place with the support from Bromley-by-Bow Centre and Investec banks Beyound Business programme. The memtoring and grant support has allowed the studio to focus on the next steps.