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Workshops


Current Workshops

 

Business Skills Workshops for Performers and Artists

About the workshops:
Producer Tanja Raaste of Nordic Nomad Productions has put together a series of workshops to teach skills such as selling, marketing, and presentation confidence to creatives, paying special attention to building confidence as well as practical skills in supportive small-group environments.

Artists from all disciplines realise the importance of good business skills to back up their creative talent, but often feel nervous, at a loss of where to begin, or just need an extra boost. The aim of these workshops is not only to learn new skills but to develop the confidence to put them into practice immediately.

Past students have made a lot of progress in a very short time, because the courses focus on uncovering the root of the problems the participants are encountering in their business practices and then addressing these things directly, in a supportive environment.

Who should attend: The workshops are open to artists of all disciplines (theatre, fine art, music, dance, photography, design etc.) wishing to update their skills in these areas and therefore open up new avenues to themselves in their chosen fields.
They are also suited to recent graduates embarking on their careers in the arts.



Coming up! book now to confirm your place:


Saturday 23rd August - Tulse Hill (Brixton)

Selling Yourself without Selling Your Soul


AM session (9.30-13.00)

Being able to sell yourself and your work is of crucial importance to all artists. This course teaches you easy methods of promoting your work and becoming your own ambassador. With no soul-selling involved!

We will focus on your current projects, and any particular sticking-points, such as networking, or confidence in presentation.


LUNCH

Negotiating a Better Deal


PM session (14.00-17.30)

This workshop focuses on the skills needed in negotiation situations, selling your work, negotiating partnerships, co-productions, payrises.

It covers things like confidence-building, effective communication and assertiveness as well as negotiation techniques.

After this workshop, you will feel more comfortable negotiating contracts, securing better fees, arranging partnerships and dealing with any occasional awkward situations.

Done well, negotiation is like a game. It can be fun, and very, very rewarding. We need to ditch the idea that it is an intensely serious activity, and when we do that, we can lose our fear of it.




Saturday 20th September - Tulse Hill (Brixton)

Selling Yourself without Selling Your Soul


AM session (9.30-13.00)

Being able to sell yourself and your work is of crucial importance to all artists. This course teaches you easy methods of promoting your work and becoming your own ambassador. With no soul-selling involved!

We will focus on your current projects, and any particular sticking-points, such as networking, or confidence in presentation.


LUNCH

Negotiating a Better Deal


PM session (14.00-17.30)

This workshop focuses on the skills needed in negotiation situations, selling your work, negotiating partnerships, co-productions, payrises.

It covers things like confidence-building, effective communication and assertiveness as well as negotiation techniques.

After this workshop, you will feel more comfortable negotiating contracts, securing better fees, arranging partnerships and dealing with any occasional awkward situations.

Done well, negotiation is like a game. It can be fun, and very, very rewarding. We need to ditch the idea that it is an intensely serious activity, and when we do that, we can lose our fear of it.


All workshops are:

Focused on your current projects
Individually tailored
In small groups
Practical and hands-on

 

Prices:
The workshops are bookable separately at £60 each or £100 for the day.

Lunch is included.

Guarantee:
If you are not happy with the course, a full refund will be given.

Booking & Payment:
Payment is in advance via paypal.

23/08/08 - Both sessions - Full day (£100)
23/08/08 - Selling yourself - Half day (£60)
23/08/08 - Negotiation - Half day (£60)

20/09/08 - Both sessions - Full day (£100)
20/09/08 - Selling yourself - Half day (£60)
20/09/08 - Negotiation - Half day (£60)

Your place will be guaranteed on receipt of payment, and you will receive confirmation, full address and details of the day via email.

Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel for whatever reason, give us 3 working days notice and you will get a 100% refund. If later, you will get a 50% refund. Alternatively, you can opt for a credit note for future courses.




Courses in Development

• Writing cover letters that get noticed
• Writing marketing copy
• How to make a living from the arts when you graduate

Should you have a special course in mind, get in touch and we can tailor something to fit your needs.

One-to-one business advice also available.