Interest area: art

This workshop is aimed at anyone aiming to sell their art or creative works. It combines tried and tested selling rules and tricks of the trade, alongside focusing on today’s marketplace.

For creatives who are unaccustomed to marketing, the thought of having to do so can be terrifying. This is especially true when it comes to selling their works.

It covers a simple approach to instilling self confidence in talking about creative works, presentation, excellent customer service, an introductory approach to PR & Marketing, how to make social media work for you, and last, but by no means least, creating a powerful mailing list.

Being able to objectively stand outside yourself and remain positive and professional about selling is a learned trait. But there are simple tricks and formulas, that if followed correctly, will not only inspire confidence, but most importantly, pave the road to achieving exciting and profitable results.

Content:

Getting over the fear of Self Promotion: How to talk objectively about your work to a potential customer or interested party.

Know your Price!: How to price your work. Know your work, know your market, know your price, know your abilities and know your worth!

How to Professionally Present Your Works: How to present your work professionally online and in a physical space.
Simple PR & Marketing Skills / What Tools You Need: Introductory tools/techniques you can use/and need to successfully promote your work. From a website, what social media platforms are right for you, business cards, word of mouth and what types of advertising may work for you.

Creating and Maintaining a strong Mailing List: Getting the right people onto your Mailing List can be worth its weight in gold!

Requirements:

Ages, 18+.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Attendees must provide their own writing materials for taking notes, and own refreshments.

Please note: This ticket price is a Special Offer price!

CASS ART, Liverpool 10 % off :

Courtesy of CASS ART, Liverpool, anyone attending this event will receive 10% off any purchase that they make on the day of the workshop.

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“Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art. Making money is art and working is art, and good business is the best art.” – Andy Warhol

Inspired by the sculptor, Mária Bartuszová, and her explorative ways of working, and the works of sculptor, painter and photographer, Constantin Brâncuși, this workshop allows the student to explore and develop their own artistic practice.

Alongside making their very own unique Plaster of Paris artwork, this workshop goes beyond the physical activities of making, by examining influences, ideas, materials, tools and skills. Culminating in a group crit of the finished works – These “crits” are detailed discussions where the opinions of tutors and peers are shared openly, in a positive, inspiring and formal way.

This workshop will be presented by Jason Nicholas Selby, a University of the Arts, London, Central Saint Martins graduate, who is himself an artist and creative workshop coordinator and lecturer.

Content:

Part 1 – Introduction: A brief examination of the works and methodologies of Mária Bartuszová and Constantin Brâncuși. Their styles of work, inspirations and the materials they used.

Part 2 – Consider, Calculate and Direct: Before the “making” part of this workshop begins, students are encouraged to exam, and discuss their own influences and ideas, the materials they will use, and the tools and skills needed. This part also allows the student to discuss and sketch out their ideas for the finished piece.

Part 3 – Make: Using techniques inspired by Mária Bartuszová, students get to make their own unique Plaster of Paris sculpture, whilst considering the sculptures of Constantin Brâncuși and his use of different materials.

Part 4 – Still Life Drawing: Once the individual artworks have been completed and displayed, students will now have the opportunity to draw their artwork.

Part 5 – Group Crit: Students are asked to view their fellow students work, make notes if needed and then discuss the works being exhibited.

Part 6 – Question and Answers / Final Thoughts
Requirements:

Ages, 18+. Open to all levels of artistic practice.

Attendees must provide own:

Sketch pad (A4 or A3 size – no larger) and one or more of their preferred drawing materials (either pencils, coloured pencils, charcoals).
Apron or overall (working with Plaster of Paris can be messy).
Latex gloves if needed.
Face mask if needed.
Recycled, 750ml. clear, clean, plastic water bottle with regular, approx 2.5cm neck.

Attendees must bring along three to five objects which they may decide to combine with their Plaster of Paris artwork – Sizes: Minimum size: Entirely up to the attendee, but no larger than 150x150mm (See the works of Constantin Brâncusi for inspiration),

A suitable container and packing materials for transporting artwork home.
Provide own refreshments.

Courtesy of CASS ART, Liverpool, all attendees will receive 10% off any purchases they make on the day

For more information visit MSC Workshops at www.myselbyandco.com

Learn the basics of etching, one of the oldest printmaking processes, at the historical Bluecoat Print Studios.

On this course for beginners, you will be guided through every step of the etching process from start to finish, leaving with having created a finished edition of prints. All materials are provided on the day as well as a booklet to take away detailing the processes learnt.

Our studios are environmentally friendly where possible and use greener methods of etching, such as copper sulphate & vegetable oil.

Completing this course will enable you to book into our Intaglio Studio should you wish to.

Saturday 11 February, 11am-5pm

Tickets: £70

18+ only

For this special event, FACT invite educators from across the region to come and hear about the work they do. Discussion will centre around their most recent, long-term project, in which they invited a group of young people from Liverpool to collaborate with artist Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley.

The local group, self-tilted The Bandidos, worked with Danielle to create a new video game artwork inspired by the imaginative ideas and alternative worlds they designed. The work is currently on display within a large-scale installation, which has transformed one of their galleries into a gamified suburban street. Inside, you’ll find four portals to video game worlds designed by the young people and developed by Danielle. The game is also available to play remotely online – play When Our Worlds Meet (2022) here.

During this event, they invite you to explore the immersive installation as they discuss how the group’s ideas are represented within the artwork, as well as the upcoming activities surrounding the show. Plus, discover how your schools and groups can get involved with our programme and uncover all of the exciting opportunities we have to offer.