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Our workshops are open to all RCS Staff, Students, and Alumni as part of CEDO’s Advice & Guidance service.
You can find out more about the different workshops we’re currently running on the panels below, and book your place or sign up to our newsletter to hear more for each.
Workshops
Starting out as a Freelancer: The Nuts and Bolts
12 November 2024, 6.00-7.30pm with Sandy Thomson
Join this interactive workshop to explore strategies to balance your creative aspirations with the practical skills you need to get started. This event will help you navigate the early stages of building a freelance career or business. It will guide you through critical steps such as defining your vision, setting priorities, and developing a practical roadmap to ensure your creative career will thrive. Whether you’re just starting or refining your path, you’ll leave with the insights and strategies to kickstart your journey confidently.
Curating Your Career with Care: Compassionate Coaching
3 December 2024, 6.00-7.30 pm with Lindsay Dunbar
This session will help you balance of a portfolio career by addressing key areas like time management, project selection, and self-care. You will explore practical strategies, learn techniques to streamline their work process, and master the art of saying “yes” or “no” to opportunities. Additionally, the session highlights essential self-management skills, such as setting boundaries and prioritising self-care, while offering insights into building positive habits that foster productivity and well-being.
Costing and Pricing Your Work
11 February 2025, 6:00- 7:30 pm with Rachael Arnold
This session explores the art of pricing freelance creative work, providing valuable insights and tools to help participants determine their ideal rate. It covers key factors influencing pricing beyond personal preferences, including the true cost of artistry, market expectations, and competitor benchmarks. Through a hands-on approach, participants will also use a ‘Daily Rate Calculator’ to set a fair and competitive price that reflects the value of their creative efforts.
What is Intellectual Property and Why is it Important?
25 February 2025, 6:00-7:30 pm with Rachel Jones – IP expert and founder of SnapDragon
Join us for this session where you will discover what IP means for you as a creative, what you will and should consider as you develop you own creative ideas and outputs. You will learn how to protect your IP and what to do if something doesn’t got to plan.
Building Your Audiences & Networks
4 March 2025, 6.00-7.30pm with Sandy Thomson
This session focuses on understanding and engaging with your audience, offering tips to create meaningful connections and attract your key demographic. It covers identifying your audience, understanding why they would purchase from you, and how to communicate effectively with them, leveraging the network effect to enhance your engagement.
Design Your Future
15 April 2025 6.00-7.30pm with Kathryn Welch
This session on planning for creatives will equip you with the tools to align your artistic vision with clear, actionable goals. Learn how to set long-term objectives and develop a roadmap for sustainable growth in your creative career. Whether you’re an artist, freelancer, or entrepreneur, this session will help you build a strategic plan that fosters both creative and professional success.
Writing Effective Funding Applications
6 May 2025, 6.00-7.30pm with Sandy Thomson
Step into the world of application-writing with our workshop dedicated to empowering you with the skills to write compelling funding applications. In an era of fierce competition, articulating why a funder should support your work is crucial. Join us for this practical session designed to enhance your writing skills, guide application building, and provide valuable insights on navigating the funding landscape.
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