Author: Micky Harris

Creating a podcast – 3rd Nov, 2020

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Time: 10.30am to 4.15pm (with regular breaks)
Where: Online via Zoom

This online workshop will take you step-by-step through the process of creating a podcast using (mainly) your smartphone and the free Anchor app, from recording and editing, to promotion and sharing.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place.
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Workshop Content

Podcasts have exploded in popularity, thanks to the ease of finding and listening to them on mobile devices. And with many podcasts featuring remotely recorded interviews, and so many of us working from home, there’s no better time than now to have a go.

This workshop is divided into three main sections: planning, creating and sharing.

Planning your podcast

  • Introduction: What is a podcast anyway?
  • Planning a podcast title and niche
  • Deciding the style of your podcast

Creating your podcast

  • Recording and editing using the Anchor app
  • Options for remote interview recording
  • Finding free music for your podcast
  • Recording environment and microphone basics
  • Creating podcast art and writing podcast titles
  • Exporting your podcast as an MP3 ready for sharing.

Sharing your podcast

  • Uploading your podcast to a host
  • Submitting your podcast to directories including iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play
  • Sharing your podcast on social media.

What equipment do I need?

To access the workshop (and online tools):

  • Laptop or desktop computer with reliable wifi connection.
  • Free account with Zoom (zoom.com), with free Zoom application downloaded to your computer.
  • Optional: Gmail account to access workshop resources and documents (we can email you the pdfs if needs be).

To create your podcast:

  • Fully-charged smartphone (iPhone or Android) or iPad, with charger and earbuds incorporating microphone (earbuds are recommended so that you can hear properly and are able to block out background sound but are not absolutely essential).
  • The Anchor podcast app (free for iOS and Android - account set-up will be covered during the workshop).
  • Recommended: Voice Record Pro app (free for iOS and Android).

Format

The training will take place online, using the Zoom platform (free). You won’t spend all your time listening to a trainer - the workshop will be as interactive as we can make it, combining learning with the networking that is always a valuable part of FEU Training workshops.

You’ll learn how to plan your podcast, record and trim audio, and mix voice and music to create snappy intros. You can’t escape a little technology in the process, but we’ll keep it to a minimum so you can focus on creating an engaging podcast.

You will create a podcast during the workshop, but you don’t actually have to launch it to the world if you don’t want to. In the time available, we will not be able to cover every aspect of podcast creation in detail. However, a PDF guide together with accompanying video tutorials will help you to take your podcast forward.

Tutor: Dan Mason

IMPORTANT

Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for this online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can attend, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal.

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07464 306 542

Get fit for freelancing – 22 Oct 2020

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Date and time: 22 Oct, 10.30am – 4.15pm
Where: online via Zoom

This workshop is aimed at those who are new or fairly new to freelancing and examines the key challenges that most experience at some point or another to help you maximise your freelance potential.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Workshop content

It is a highly competitive industry and even more so in these troubled times. So, if you’re starting out, it is even more important than ever to develop the professional mindset that will help you survive and thrive in the short and long term. This workshop will help you do just that and includes:

  • Developing good habits and strategies
  • Establishing boundaries between work and social time/space
  • Developing support networks
  • Motivation and goal setting

Developing resilience, building confidence and learning to focus on what’s really important to get you to where you want to go.

Who should attend

Those who are new to freelancing or are fairly early on in their freelance career.

Expected learning outcomes

  • An understanding of boundaries and why they matter
  • An understanding of the importance of setting ‘good’ goals
  • Tips and ideas for developing motivation, resilience and confidence
  • Sign posting to further resources available key topics that will help create and support work continuity.

What equipment do I need?

To access the workshop:

  • Laptop or desktop computer with reliable wifi connection.
  • Free account with Zoom (zoom.com), with free Zoom application downloaded to your computer.

The format

This online workshop focuses on tutoring, discussion and group-based exercises in breakout rooms.

 

Tutor: Muriel McClymont

 

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these free workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal. Also, please keep applying because everyone will get a place on a workshop asap. 

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07464 306 542

WEBINAR – Stress busting – 20 Oct 2020

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20 Oct, 11am - 12.30pm

Easy to enrol – learn from the comfort of your own computer or mobile!

We’re certainly living in stressful times so this webinar will help you spot the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ stress with the aim of helping you use stress positively while managing and controlling negative stress.

Enrol online via Zoom

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Content

We’ll also look at tips and techniques to avoid the kind of stress traps that lie in wait for the unprepared freelance. Topics include:

  • What stress is
  • Signs and symptoms (physical and emotional)
  • Getting organised to help deal with and avoid stress
  • Avoiding stress traps
  • Looking after yourself.

Who should enrol

Freelances who want to have a better understanding of pitfalls and solutions to dealing with stress on a daily basis.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the webinar, you will be more able to:

  • understand how stress works and feel more comfortable discussing its effects
  • identify early signs and symptoms, thereby aiding recovery
  • develop strategies for monitoring stress and alleviating its effects
  • become more organised to reduce stress.

The format

  • The tutor will lead you through key themes and you can ask questions at any time in the chat box as well as send messages to the group or individuals.
  • You will have the option to be visible to others throughout the session but you can switch off your camera throughout or at any time.
  • You will get a chance to explore ideas within smaller breakout groups. However, you do not have to participate in these discussions but rather have a short break if you prefer.
  • We will round up the with a Q & A session in which you can be seen and heard if you so choose.

 

Tutors: David Thomas

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07710 240 585

Build your creative brand to win work – 14 Oct 2020

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Date and time: 14 Oct, 10.30am – 4.15pm
Where: online via Zoom

This workshop will help you identify your unique selling point/s and give you tools to develop your creative brand to generate more work.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Workshop Content

Helping you to market your creative business, you’ll be given advice and tips on how to grow and optimise your profile across different media platforms, confidently promoting existing projects and helping to secure the kind of work you want. The workshop includes

  • Why you need to establish your creative brand
  • Defining your creative brand
  • Promoting your brand online
  • Increasing and optimising your visibility in the media.

 

Learning outcomes

You will have a better understanding of how to define, develop and promote your brand.

 

Who should attend

Creative freelances who wish to develop and promote their creative brand.

 

What equipment do I need?

To access the workshop:

  • Laptop or desktop computer with reliable wifi connection.
  • Free account with Zoom (zoom.com), with free Zoom application downloaded to your computer.

 

The format

This online workshop focuses on tutoring, discussion and group-based exercises in breakout rooms.

 

Tutor: Karen Kay

 

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these free workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal. Also, please keep applying because everyone will get a place on a workshop asap. 

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07710 240 585

How to drive traffic to your website – 6 Oct 2020

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Date and time: 6 Oct, 10.30am – 4.15pm
Where: online via Zoom

This workshop aims to help you maximise your website potential as an online marketing tool ensuring that your audience can more easily find and access it.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Workshop Content

To maximise your website potential as an online marketing tool, it’s essential that you do everything possible to ensure that your audience can easily find and access it.

This workshop goes beyond the usual focus on search engines (though they are still covered) to understand the growing importance of social optimisation… creating stories and links that stand the best chance of being shared through social channels to build your online presence. It includes:

  • Reviewing basic optimisation skills to ensure your words, images and videos stand the best chance of being found online
  • Understanding how search engines work; the difference between on-page and off-page search engine optimisation
  • Exploring the tricks and techniques used by growing websites and blogs for encouraging greater levels of engagement
  • Understanding what kind of content does – and doesn’t – get promoted on Facebook’s newsfeed and on Twitter
  • Exploring how to encourage sharing through the use of email
  • Creating a schedule of shareable content for your own website or blog
  • Understanding how to measure your success.

Who should attend?

Only those freelances who already have a website, are familiar with social media and are now looking to build their web presence and improve their ability to draw more traffic to their website.

Learning outcomes

  • A greater knowledge of how to get found online
  • A greater awareness of what content works to engage your audience
  • An understanding of key online tools available to create shareable content
  • A greater ability to build your online presence.

What equipment do I need?

To access the workshop:

  • Laptop or desktop computer with reliable wifi connection.
  • Free account with Zoom (zoom.com), with free Zoom application downloaded to your computer.

The format

This online workshop focuses on tutoring, discussion and group-based exercises in breakout rooms.

 

Tutor: Dan Mason

 

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these free workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal. Also, please keep applying because everyone will get a place on a workshop asap. 

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07710 240 585

WEBINAR – Strategies for Success – 29 Sept 2020

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29 Sept, 11am - 12.30pm

Easy to enrol – learn from the comfort of your own computer or mobile!

Pandemic fallout means that many of us have been knocked off our career path, at least in the short term. This webinar aims to help you review your current situation with a mind to finding new areas and ways of working where necessary and to build for the future.

Enrol online via Zoom

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Content

In this webinar, we’ll discuss key strategies that successful people use to turn aspirations into reality and examine how you can apply this in practice to achieve your creative goals including:

  • Exploring the definition of success
  • Short- and long-term development strategy within the current circumstances
  • Actions that count
  • Creating helpful habits.

Format

  • The tutors will lead you through key themes and you can ask questions at any time in the chat box as well as send messages to the group or individuals.
  • You will have the option to be visible to others throughout the session but you can switch off your camera throughout or at any time.
  • You will get a chance to explore ideas within smaller breakout groups. However, you do not have to participate in these discussions but rather have a short break if you prefer.
  • We will round up the with a Q & A session in which you can be seen and heard if you so choose.

Who should enrol

Those who wish to work through our new reality with the aim of identifying and creating new opportunities with the short and long term in mind.

Tutors: Frances Dredge and Muriel McClymont

Write that book and get it published – 23 Sept 2020, 10.30am – 4.15pm

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Date and time: 23 Sept, 10:30 - 4:15pm
Where: online via Zoom

Both writing and then getting a book published can be incredibly challenging. However, thousands of people do so every year, so why not you? To help you, this workshop aims to give you a realistic idea of how to go about writing your first book, and how and where to sell it.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Workshop Content

Whatever the creative field, many of us have a great idea for a book. It might be non-fiction, based on expertise, skills and experience, or fiction – that novel that you’ve always wanted to write.

This one-day interactive workshop, which includes individual and group work, aims to help you turn that idea into reality and covers:

  • Reviewing your idea - will it make a book?
  • Your markets – know them and exploit them
  • The writing plan – discipline and practice to get the book written
  • Networks and networking – being part of a writing community
  • Selling you the writer – who you are and what you offer
  • Selling the idea – the synopsis
  • Who’s buying? - agents, publishers, self-publishing and e-publishing. 

Who should attend?

Anyone who has written, is writing, or wants to write a book and sell it (you should have at least a basic idea of the book in mind).

Learning outcomes

  • A clearer idea of where to focus your book/book idea;
  • A greater understanding of how to fit the writing around your lifestyle;
  • Increased knowledge of how to present and prepare your book for market.

 

Tutor: Sue Walker

 

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these free workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal. Also, please keep applying because everyone will get a place on a workshop asap. 

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07710 240 585

How to run a crowdfunding campaign – 17 Sept 2020, 10.30am – 4.15pm

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Date and time: 17 Sept, 10:30 - 4:15pm
Where: online via Zoom

Crowdfunding campaigns can be effective in raising money for creative projects. However, if you suspect that there’s more to it than just putting your great idea online and waiting for the money to roll in, you're right.

We'll spend the day working through how to structure your own crowdfunding campaign, from how to choose a platform and set a realistic target to how to find your audiences and tell your story.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Workshop content

We'll focus on planning a one-off rewards-based crowdfunding campaign. By the end of the day you should have a structure for your own crowdfunding strategy. We'll cover what you need for your pre-launch and how to run the campaign itself including:

  • the different platforms and funding models available and how to choose
  • how to set a realistic target - and avoid unexpected costs
  • how to reach the right audiences
  • writing compelling campaign copy and telling your story
  • how to come up with perks/rewards and think creatively about what you can offer supporters
  • managing the mid-campaign slump.

Who should attend?

Creative professionals who are considering running a crowdfunding campaign - whether still wondering if the idea you have in mind could work or almost at the stage of choosing a launch date.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

  • have a greater understanding of the different approaches available to crowdfunding
  • have a clearer idea of what needs to be done before launching a campaign
  • potentially have an outline of your own crowdfunding campaign strategy
  • have a better understanding of the timeline and structure of a successful campaign.

 

Tutor: Jo Breeze

 

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these free workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal. Also, please keep applying because everyone will get a place on a workshop asap. 

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07464 306 542

Networking and social media – 10 Sept 2020

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Date and time: 10 Sept, 10.30 - 1pm
Where: online via Zoom

Networking is an essential marketing tool for creative freelances but it can also be a source of anxiety, even at the best of times. This short workshop will help you look at the basic rules whether online or in person.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Workshop content

Now that there are fewer opportunities for face-to-face networking, it’s even more important to make sure we’re being as clear as we can be about what we have to offer our clients and customers.

This short workshop looks at basic rules of effective networking, whether online or in person.

The first section looks at:

  • what networking is really about, and why people often get it wrong
  • how to prepare for engagements with potential clients
  • getting ready for post-lockdown events - good practice for online meetings with clients.

The second section looks at:

  • what people find when they google you
  • how to polish your online profiles
  • tools to help you use social media efficiently
  • where to find out more

Who should enrol

This webinar is for those who want to refresh their online and face-to-face networking skills while discussing some new ideas.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the webinar you should able to:

  • think differently about how people might perceive your undoubted talents
  • integrate your face-to-face and social networking more effectively
  • identify good practice and apply it to your own freelance work
  • understand where to find free tools and further information.

The format

We will encourage group participation at various points, so be prepared to join in.

There will be a short screen break half way through the session.

What equipment do you need?

To access the online workshop:
  • Laptop and desktop computer with reliable wi-fi connection
  • Free account with Zoom (us), with free Zoom application downloaded to your computer.
For the session:

It would be very helpful if you had your mobile phone to hand during the session as well a pen and paper. This will help with some of the interactive discussion exercises.

Tutor: David Thomas

 

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these free workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal. Also, please keep applying because everyone will get a place on a workshop asap. 

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07710 240 585

Mobile video sharpshooter – 3 Sept 2020, 10.30am – 4.15pm

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Date and time: 3 Sept, 10.30-4.15pm
Where: Online via Zoom

This one-day workshop will help take your mobile video skills to the next level, cementing your basic knowledge and adding extra shooting, editing and storytelling techniques.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Workshop content

You’ll have already grasped the basics of creating engaging video for social media using your iPhone or Android device and the VN app. So, this workshop will help you refine and develop those skills through advice, practical exercises and feedback and will show you how to add extra shooting, editing and storytelling telling techniques. You’ll learn to build a narrative story, inject mood and pace, and create fast-paced promos.

The focus is on creating videos from home, so you’ll be working solo but the techniques that we’ explore also apply in face-to-face situations. A PDF toolkit will be shared with links to specially created video tutorials, apps and equipment.

Learning outcomes

Aimed at those who have already learnt the basics, we will focus on:

  • Developing your VN editing techniques including trimming, titles, cutaways, effects, and audio
  • Developing further (selfie-style) interview techniques
  • How to shoot and edit video ‘chapters’ to develop a narrative style
  • An introduction to slo-mo and speed ramping
  • Driving video mood and pace through shooting and editing
  • Performing simple colour correction in VN
  • Combining video chapters and interviews to create stories in horizontal, square or vertical format.

Who should apply: IMPORTANT

This is NOT a beginner’s or refresher course. You should only apply if you have attended our Mobile Video Kickstarter workshop and/or you are already able to capture a selfie-style interview using your device’s camera app and feel comfortable carrying out the basic editing functions of the VN app including: Creating a project; trimming image and video clips on the main timeline; adding transitions, music and titles; inserting cutaways, and exporting a completed project to your Photos/Gallery.

What equipment do I need?

To access the workshop:
  • Laptop or desktop computer with reliable wifi connection.
  • Free account with Zoom (zoom.com), with free Zoom application downloaded to your computer.
To shoot and edit:

Apps: The VN app, as used in the kickstarter workshop. Please check for updates.

To edit: Fully-charged iPhone (6 or above), iPad or recent Android device. Participants should check they are running the latest system software and apps are updated. You will need space on your device to record video (2GB as a recommended minimum).

Earbuds incorporating microphone (recommended, but not essential). You are welcome to use a clip microphone, if you have one.

Tripod and mount: A tripod is highly recommended for this workshop. Any budget tabletop or photographic tripod you have or can borrow will be suitable for the training. If you wish to purchase, here is a recommendation: Alfort selfie stick tripod with mount (Amazon £10.99) https://amzn.to/2XSDGxz. If you already have a tripod but no mount: JJC mount (£10): amzn.to/30vlTOy (or try your local pound store). Basic iPad mount (£6.99) https://amzn.to/3cdw1hh

 

Tutor: Dan Mason

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these free workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal. Also, please keep applying because everyone will get a place on a workshop asap. 

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07464 306 542