Workshops

Artists should bookmark this page to keep up-to-date with the ever-changing diary, which for ease of use is set in alphabetical geographical order. It includes opportunities in the UK and throughout the world. This is the place where artists will find inspiration and courses run by professional artists, to aid their improvement. These details are also sent to 400 art groups across the UK on behalf of Creative Coverage members.

BERKSHIRE

Kate Findlay is a textiles tutor at Micklems Farm, Berkshire. Find out more about their courses at www.micklemsfarm.com 

DEVON

July 7 to 9 2020

Lynda Kettle RBSA, Three Days of Watercolour Tuition, Halsbeer Farm, Cullompton, Devon EX15 2HW. Email. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

HAMPSHIRE

Ongoing

Claire Wiltsher art classes. Suitable  for all ages and abilities, working from her heated studio in Lyndhurst (off the high street) 18 Romsey Road. SO43 7AA. (opposite Leisure Fayre, outdoor shop. Demonstrations, followed by personal one to one  support to help individuals reach their goal. Some materials available. Techniques in all areas of painting and  many areas of printmaking possible. Friendly and supportive. Term times only (Monday or Tuesday to be arranged).  9.30-11.30am or evening 6.30pm–8.30pm. Local parking available. For further details telephone Claire on 02380-284537. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Web: www.clairewiltsher.com

LONDON

SURREY

WORLDWIDE

February 13 to April 2, 2020

Glass artists are also business people and with this in mind the Contemporary Glass Society has partnered with the Design Trust to deliver a business booster course.
“This online course is aimed at both new and more established glass artists who want to develop their business and marketing skills, make more sales, improve their presentation and upgrade their level of professionalism,” explains Sue Purser Hope, Chair of the CGS.
This course will take place in early 2020 with six online sessions: four webinars will cover the key aspects to improve business skills and two guest sessions with specialist guest speakers.
Each webinar session is live and audio-visual, accessed through artists’ own computers. The sessions take place on Thursdays in the evening (8pm-10pm UK time) to make it easier to join in. In addition, each session will be recorded  giving access to the entire course for 12 months enabling artists to watch them again at a time suiting them.
Design Trust creative business adviser and trainer Patricia van den Akker will run the course. Participants get access to a private online community hub of fellow glass designers and makers, so that they can both network with them and also ask questions to Patricia and other creatives.

The course runs from February 13 to April 2, 2020

This exclusive professional development programme includes:
•    Six online workshops: four training sessions and two expert guest speakers
•    Presentations and other resources from the sessions
•    Access to the private online community of fellow glass participants
•    The option to post business questions and your action plans for feedback
•    Access to this course and community until December 2020

Full details on https://www.cgs.org.uk/news/cgs-2020-business-booster-course

You can book your place here right now: https://cgsandtdtglassbusinessbooster2020.eventbrite.co.uk

A FREE introduction session will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 8pm. Register for this session here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6953305339221363467

The deadline to apply is Friday, February 7 at 12noon.

What is The Design Trust?

The Design Trust was set up in 1994 to provide business training to craftspeople and designers. In 2011, creative business adviser and trainer, Patricia van den Akker, turned the organisation into an online business school for designers and makers, providing specialist and practical business training to makers across the UK and overseas. To find about more about Patricia and The Design Trust, please visit   www.thedesigntrust.co.uk.

Testimonial

The Business Booster Course was an excellent way of learning, discussing and networking with fellow glass makers about tried and tested ways of improving business acumen for those staring out in the glass world and for those more experienced who want to improve their business skills and knowledge. Facilitated by Patricia van den Akker, the Director of the Design Trust, subscribers to the Business Booster course are led through specific topics such as marketing, pricing, branding etc. The great thing about the course is that it has been designed specifically for people making or dealing with glass and the final two sessions were discussions with a leading gallery owner and marketing guru. As the course is delivered on line, subscribers are able to return to the weekly sessions and to network with fellow subscribers and with the facilitator herself. An invaluable course for glass makers of all standards.

Fiona Fawcett