Mathias Agency

Professional Development Programme 2011

The Art of Effective Communication and Presentation Seminar

Applied for lots of grants, exhibition opportunities, commissions, residencies or projects haven’t been successful? Are you not getting leads from your website or from your speculative letters and emails?  Whilst your creative work might be strong, if you’re not presenting yourself well in the written form, you’re likely to fall at the first hurdle. For many artists and makers, getting your CV and Artists Statement right can be real challenge. Likewise many struggle with making formal applications, attending interviews and having the confidence to talk clearly and confidently about their practice to a variety of audiences.

This workshop is designed to increase your skills and self-confidence in the areas of presenting yourself and your work, in a variety of contexts. Alongside analysing successful written communication whether it be digital or print, you will also learn how to become a more confident communicator using both verbal and non-verbal language to help achieve positive outcomes.

This will be a lively workshop designed to encourage real self reflection and to reinvigorate your confidence and enthusiasm. It will interactive and allows for plenty of opportunity for individual and group advice.

Before the workshop, you will be sent a questionnaire by Noleen and Erin which will help them understand your background and needs, as well as encouraging you to evaluate your current strengths and weaknesses.

Cost: £55 for non members, £49.50 for members and friends of the Makers Guild in Wales
To book, please phone Craft in the Bay on 02920 484 611
For queries please contact the programme coordinator, Laura Thomas, cpd@makersguildinwales.org.uk or on 02920 455 275
http://www.makersguildinwales.org.uk/workshops