Do Curate: How to create a small magical event by Clare Hieatt distils fifteen years of experience co-founding and hosting the Do Lectures — one of the world’s most admired small events — into a practical and generous guide to the art of curation and gathering.
About This Book
‘Magical’ is the word most frequently used by attendees to describe the Do Lectures, held annually on a farm on the west coast of Wales. It is where world-class speakers share their stories in a former cowshed, where attendees dine amongst raised beds, and where the conditions for genuine connection and new ideas are carefully, deliberately created. Clare Hieatt has spent fifteen years making those conditions, and this book is her account of how. From curating the speaker lineup to selecting the most fragrant woods to burn, she knows that every detail counts — that successful hosting is not about scale or spectacle but about making people feel at home, seen, and open to what might happen next. Whether you are planning a corporate conference or a dinner party, the principles are the same: good curation, from arrival to departure, creates the conditions for magic.
What You'll Discover
- The principles of good curation, from arrival to departure, that define memorable events
- How to create sensory experiences that make guests feel at home and open to connection
- Why authenticity, human connection, and restraint matter more than scale or spectacle
- How small events build lasting community and why that is more valuable than reach
About the Author
Clare Hieatt is the co-founder of the Do Lectures, which she has hosted for fifteen years on a farm in west Wales. She began her working life as a copywriter in London and, with her husband David, co-founded the clothing label howies and subsequently Hiut Denim. She is the author of Stay Curious, a celebration of the Do Lectures’ first decade.
Specifications
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 112
- Dimensions: 12 x 17.8 cm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781914168741
- Publisher: The Do Book Company
- Publication Date: 2026
Perfect For: Event organisers, community builders, designers, creative directors, and anyone interested in the craft of hosting and the conditions that make human gatherings meaningful