Call out - Creative Artists - Course/Workshop Tutors (6-4-11)
We are looking for creative artists to submit proposals for courses and workshops for our Creative Learning programme 2011/12. Courses and workshops can be across the visual arts eg painting, drawing, sculpture, crafts as well as dance, music and literature.
The new Creative Learning programme is an exciting time for us and a fabulous opportunity to excite and inspire both our current and new learners.
We would like to see submissions for sessions - either taster sessions for those learners starting out in a subject or more in-depth for those wanting to focus on a specialism in more detail.
The current range of courses and workshops can be seen at: www.embracearts.co.uk
The rate of pay offfered is £26 per hour.
If you would like to make a proposal submission for a course or workshop to run during the period 3 October 2011 – 1 April 2012, please email Helen Taverner at arts-learner@le.ac.uk for further information and a copy of the proposal form. The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Wednesday 6 April 2011.
Wednesday 30 March 2011
2011 British Arts Festivals Association Spring Roadshow
31 March, 1 - 6pm at Quad, Market Place, Derby
This roadshow is aimed at anyone who is involved with, or interested in festivals and festival development.
Places are limited and booking is essential
Please RSVP and book your place here
31 March, 1 - 6pm at Quad, Market Place, Derby
This roadshow is aimed at anyone who is involved with, or interested in festivals and festival development.
Places are limited and booking is essential
Please RSVP and book your place here
Royal Crown Derby - taking UK creativity to the world
Royal Crown Derby - taking UK creativity to the world
6pm, Thursday 31 March, Friar Gate Studios, Derby
Hugh Gibson, chief executive of fine bone china manufacturer, Royal Crown Derby, will be the guest speaker at a networking evening in Friar Gate Studios in Derby on Thursday 31st March.
Unlike other large china makers, Royal Crown Derby still designs and manufactures all its products in England, employing around 200 people at its head office and factory in Derby. Its tableware, giftware and collectables are handmade to the highest standards with individual pieces retailing from around £50 to over £1,000.
A passionate advocate of the arts, Hugh Gibson will talk about the importance of being based in England, in particular how it enables the company to work closely with and support local artists and creatives. Referring to work with celebrated ceramicists Ken Eastman and Peter Ting, Hugh will explain how the company nurtures creative ideas and takes innovative new products through design, production and on to sale in the UK and abroad.
He will talk about the development of some of the company’s latest ranges – including the Royal Wedding and Titanic memorial collections – which have received widespread publicity and are attracting new audiences to the Royal Crown Derby brand.
Finally, Hugh will talk a little about the history of the company which was founded in 1748, and how in 2000 he acquired it from the Royal Doulton Group bringing it back into independence and private ownership.
Anyone interested in business and the arts is welcome. If you would like to attend, please RSVP as soon as possible to fgs@friargatestudios.co.uk so we can cater correctly for drinks and snacks, which will be available at no cost.
The venue is Friar Gate Studios, Ford Street, Derby DE1 1EE. The evening will start at 6pm with Hugh Gibson speaking at 6.30pm for around 45 minutes including Q&A. Afterwards, guests will have the opportunity to continue networking until 8.30pm. This is the latest in a series of popular networking events put on by Friar Gate Studios to support creative businesses. Find our more at at http://www.friargatestudios.co.uk/events_diary.cfm
6pm, Thursday 31 March, Friar Gate Studios, Derby
Hugh Gibson, chief executive of fine bone china manufacturer, Royal Crown Derby, will be the guest speaker at a networking evening in Friar Gate Studios in Derby on Thursday 31st March.
Unlike other large china makers, Royal Crown Derby still designs and manufactures all its products in England, employing around 200 people at its head office and factory in Derby. Its tableware, giftware and collectables are handmade to the highest standards with individual pieces retailing from around £50 to over £1,000.
A passionate advocate of the arts, Hugh Gibson will talk about the importance of being based in England, in particular how it enables the company to work closely with and support local artists and creatives. Referring to work with celebrated ceramicists Ken Eastman and Peter Ting, Hugh will explain how the company nurtures creative ideas and takes innovative new products through design, production and on to sale in the UK and abroad.
He will talk about the development of some of the company’s latest ranges – including the Royal Wedding and Titanic memorial collections – which have received widespread publicity and are attracting new audiences to the Royal Crown Derby brand.
Finally, Hugh will talk a little about the history of the company which was founded in 1748, and how in 2000 he acquired it from the Royal Doulton Group bringing it back into independence and private ownership.
Anyone interested in business and the arts is welcome. If you would like to attend, please RSVP as soon as possible to fgs@friargatestudios.co.uk so we can cater correctly for drinks and snacks, which will be available at no cost.
The venue is Friar Gate Studios, Ford Street, Derby DE1 1EE. The evening will start at 6pm with Hugh Gibson speaking at 6.30pm for around 45 minutes including Q&A. Afterwards, guests will have the opportunity to continue networking until 8.30pm. This is the latest in a series of popular networking events put on by Friar Gate Studios to support creative businesses. Find our more at at http://www.friargatestudios.co.uk/events_diary.cfm
First Steps as a Freelancer: Contracts
“First Steps as a Freelancer” is written by Mair Perkins, a student of MDes Visual Communication (Animation) and the Students' Union part time graphic designer, who is taking her first steps into the world of work as a self employed creative. Here she shares her ups and downs and summarizes what she has learned so far to inspire other young creatives to take their first steps.
Many students report contracts are not covered as part of their creative courses. When I had my first few real paid freelance jobs, I was initially excited but then nervous about how to proceed on the business side of things. Contracts may seem scary. They’re out of our comfortable creative zone and into the murky depths of business and law. Don’t fret. Learning about contracts is far easier than any creative project’s research and development phase. Just think of contracts as a brief. Similar to the project briefs or module outlines your tutor’s give you.
In my experience clients rarely give you a clearly defined brief that covers all aspects of the project you’ll be doing. Remember most of your clients will be expert in business or marketing and will have had little to no art education experience. Talk with your client and figure out what they want from you then type it up into an agreement. Work on drafting the document together so you’re both happy. This will help avoid problems later by ensuring you both share the same expectations from the project.
I found the most common problem is defining when a project ends? For example a client may ask you to design a flyer. You give a cost for the project based on how much time and skill it will require from you. You think the flyer is done and meets all their requirements. But they keep coming back and asking for more changes. Or ask you to turn it into a poster, or do the design again but with some different text. They might say this is all part of the same project whilst you thought it was just the one flyer. If you gave them an estimated time and cost for the one flyer when you’ve ended up doing for more than you first estimated. It also means your finances and time for other projects will be affected.
By simply talking about what you want from each other and putting together a contract, this can be avoided. It will keep you and your client happy. A contract will help you look professional, well organized and an expert in your creative field.
Visit http://speckyboy.com/2010/08/12/5-free-to-use-freelance-design-contract-templates/ for some free design contract templates and more information about terms and jargon used in contracts.
Next First Steps blog…preparing a portfolio."
Mair Perkins
Many students report contracts are not covered as part of their creative courses. When I had my first few real paid freelance jobs, I was initially excited but then nervous about how to proceed on the business side of things. Contracts may seem scary. They’re out of our comfortable creative zone and into the murky depths of business and law. Don’t fret. Learning about contracts is far easier than any creative project’s research and development phase. Just think of contracts as a brief. Similar to the project briefs or module outlines your tutor’s give you.
In my experience clients rarely give you a clearly defined brief that covers all aspects of the project you’ll be doing. Remember most of your clients will be expert in business or marketing and will have had little to no art education experience. Talk with your client and figure out what they want from you then type it up into an agreement. Work on drafting the document together so you’re both happy. This will help avoid problems later by ensuring you both share the same expectations from the project.
I found the most common problem is defining when a project ends? For example a client may ask you to design a flyer. You give a cost for the project based on how much time and skill it will require from you. You think the flyer is done and meets all their requirements. But they keep coming back and asking for more changes. Or ask you to turn it into a poster, or do the design again but with some different text. They might say this is all part of the same project whilst you thought it was just the one flyer. If you gave them an estimated time and cost for the one flyer when you’ve ended up doing for more than you first estimated. It also means your finances and time for other projects will be affected.
By simply talking about what you want from each other and putting together a contract, this can be avoided. It will keep you and your client happy. A contract will help you look professional, well organized and an expert in your creative field.
Visit http://speckyboy.com/2010/08/12/5-free-to-use-freelance-design-contract-templates/ for some free design contract templates and more information about terms and jargon used in contracts.
Next First Steps blog…preparing a portfolio."
Mair Perkins
Friday 25 March 2011
Win a creative boot camp and a paid placement
D&AD launches creative academy for UK's top 100 graduates.
Find out more here.
Find out more here.
Creative Business event in Derby 29.3.11
Let's Create Business!
Creative Business is a free innovative event showcasing the cream of Derbyshire's artistic and design led talent. A one stop shop for all your creative needs!
When: Tuesday 29 March
Time: 10am-3pm
Where: Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street , DE1 3LD
Reasons why you should attend Creative Business:
Exhibition of 45 artistic and design-led companies.Meet the regions leading artistic and design led talent at this unique showcase:
Free inspirational business boosting seminars. Attend the free seminars given by experienced speakers designed to support your business and add value to your marketing campaigns
Email Marketing - 20 top tips
Say goodbye to 'shotgun marketing' and become a crack shot e-sniper. Learn how to make email marketing deliver real business value
Generating Traffic to your Website at the lowest possible cost
Practical tips and ideas to get potential customers to visit your website, making use of search engine optimisation techniques and using online PR and social media for low cost internet marketing that works
Network and build relationships with other local businesses in our networking area.
Book your free place online or contact Kim Newton on 02476 236290 or email: kim@btob.co.uk.
Use of personal data
Our policy is to only use the data you supply to us for use in regard to the work of the University of Derby. We do not pass on your data to any other third party under any circumstances.
Creative Business is a free innovative event showcasing the cream of Derbyshire's artistic and design led talent. A one stop shop for all your creative needs!
When: Tuesday 29 March
Time: 10am-3pm
Where: Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street , DE1 3LD
Reasons why you should attend Creative Business:
Exhibition of 45 artistic and design-led companies.Meet the regions leading artistic and design led talent at this unique showcase:
Free inspirational business boosting seminars. Attend the free seminars given by experienced speakers designed to support your business and add value to your marketing campaigns
Email Marketing - 20 top tips
Say goodbye to 'shotgun marketing' and become a crack shot e-sniper. Learn how to make email marketing deliver real business value
Generating Traffic to your Website at the lowest possible cost
Practical tips and ideas to get potential customers to visit your website, making use of search engine optimisation techniques and using online PR and social media for low cost internet marketing that works
Network and build relationships with other local businesses in our networking area.
Book your free place online or contact Kim Newton on 02476 236290 or email: kim@btob.co.uk.
Use of personal data
Our policy is to only use the data you supply to us for use in regard to the work of the University of Derby. We do not pass on your data to any other third party under any circumstances.
Student or graduate who wants to work in fashion and textiles?
Keep your eye on the Nottingham based Trend Boutique. They are running careers sessions aimed at emerging graduates over the summer period addressng issues such as CVs, interview tips and how to make contacts.
There is also CAD training on offer amongst much more.
There is also CAD training on offer amongst much more.
Introduction to Graphic Design Course
Introduction to Graphic Design Course
The Creative Exchange is running a free two day Introduction to Graphic Design Course, a beginners guide to professional graphic design tools and techniques for non graphic designers, on 30 – 31 March 2011.
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to produce professional looking designs and layouts. The course covers design for web and print, including preparation of images, graphics and text. This is an opportunity to improve your skills and learn to design innovative graphic products using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
To be eligible to receive this free training you need to be living in Derby.
For a more information or to book a place on the course, please visit the Creative Exchange website:
The Creative Exchange is running a free two day Introduction to Graphic Design Course, a beginners guide to professional graphic design tools and techniques for non graphic designers, on 30 – 31 March 2011.
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to produce professional looking designs and layouts. The course covers design for web and print, including preparation of images, graphics and text. This is an opportunity to improve your skills and learn to design innovative graphic products using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
To be eligible to receive this free training you need to be living in Derby.
For a more information or to book a place on the course, please visit the Creative Exchange website:
FREE creative and media training courses at Derby QUAD
Free creative and media training courses for Derby residents at QUAD.
Friday 4 March 2011
Apply now not later
It has come to our attention that many final year students are not applying for graduate vacancies because they think that they are not officially a graduate until they attend their graduation ceremony and get the official certificate and the grand title of 'graduate'.
If you are a final year university student, and want a job for when you leave in the summer, don't wait, start applying now. You will probably be available to work by May/June and will be considered as a graduate as soon as you come to the end of your studies.
Start by looking at the graduate vacancies on our website now and get help with the whole process by attending the special sessions we are putting on for final year students.Click on latest vacancies and graduate destinations.
If you are a final year university student, and want a job for when you leave in the summer, don't wait, start applying now. You will probably be available to work by May/June and will be considered as a graduate as soon as you come to the end of your studies.
Start by looking at the graduate vacancies on our website now and get help with the whole process by attending the special sessions we are putting on for final year students.Click on latest vacancies and graduate destinations.
Fashion Internship @ a Wirksworth based Jewellery Co.
Internship at Stolen Thunder
PR
Dealing with magazine requests for samples
Calling magazines about shoots and features
Sending out samples and keeping track of what's coming in and going out
Scanning media coverage and putting it onto our press pages
Looking through various image hubs such as Getty images for shots of celebs in Stolen Thunder
Contacting music management about celebrity gifting
Customer service - wholesale and retail
Dealing with customer calls
Typing orders and raising invoices
Assisting our production team with picking and packing orders
Using the back end of our website to process / raise and dispatch orders.
Social Media - Twitter and Facebook
Maintaining our social media presence
Increasing our followers through competitions
Blog
As a "guest" blogger on our blog our intern will be able to write about Stolen Thunder products
Collaborate with other bloggers on our "featured fan" piece - top fashion bloggers are interviewed and send us pictures of their lives to feature on our blog.
Shoots
Assisting on shoots for our seasonal collections
Styling opportunities here too
General Office duties
Sorting stock
Keeping workplace clean and tidy
Putting product on website - learning Photoshop skills
Making amazing cups of tea!
Brand Bio
Established in the summer of 2008, Stolen Thunder presents their original, quirky and fun collection of handmade jewellery and accessories. From statement designs which add original glamour to any outfit, to cutesy delightful accessories, Created lovingly by hand in the UK by Alice Burlinson and Joy Frost, the label is inspired by playful childhood memories pictured clearly in their designs, such as the gorgeous Skipping Girl necklace and Boy Walks Patch brooch, to the bolder statement accessories like the chunky Babushka Reversible medallion. Stolen Thunder's speciality is in creating fabulous and unique, and wearable jewellery, with hand drawn graphics teamed with diverse materials such as cherry wood, bamboo wood, supple Italian leather and vintage look chain.
Stolen Thunder recently collaborated with Marina and the Diamonds, to produce an iridescent rainbow acrylic glimmering diamond jewellery collection called ‘rocks’. This was designed exclusively for Marina to wear during her ‘family jewels’ tour and is now available for all wishing to dazzle with some unique bling.
Stolen Thunder present their capsule collection of clothing - soft jersey layering pieces made in England and embroidered at a local embroidery studio this unique clothing collection reflects the Stolen Thunder ethos.
If you are intersted in this internship or to learn more, please visit the website or contact us as below:
CONTACT
w http://stolenthunderboutique.com
studio 01629 700287
PR
Dealing with magazine requests for samples
Calling magazines about shoots and features
Sending out samples and keeping track of what's coming in and going out
Scanning media coverage and putting it onto our press pages
Looking through various image hubs such as Getty images for shots of celebs in Stolen Thunder
Contacting music management about celebrity gifting
Customer service - wholesale and retail
Dealing with customer calls
Typing orders and raising invoices
Assisting our production team with picking and packing orders
Using the back end of our website to process / raise and dispatch orders.
Social Media - Twitter and Facebook
Maintaining our social media presence
Increasing our followers through competitions
Blog
As a "guest" blogger on our blog our intern will be able to write about Stolen Thunder products
Collaborate with other bloggers on our "featured fan" piece - top fashion bloggers are interviewed and send us pictures of their lives to feature on our blog.
Shoots
Assisting on shoots for our seasonal collections
Styling opportunities here too
General Office duties
Sorting stock
Keeping workplace clean and tidy
Putting product on website - learning Photoshop skills
Making amazing cups of tea!
Brand Bio
Established in the summer of 2008, Stolen Thunder presents their original, quirky and fun collection of handmade jewellery and accessories. From statement designs which add original glamour to any outfit, to cutesy delightful accessories, Created lovingly by hand in the UK by Alice Burlinson and Joy Frost, the label is inspired by playful childhood memories pictured clearly in their designs, such as the gorgeous Skipping Girl necklace and Boy Walks Patch brooch, to the bolder statement accessories like the chunky Babushka Reversible medallion. Stolen Thunder's speciality is in creating fabulous and unique, and wearable jewellery, with hand drawn graphics teamed with diverse materials such as cherry wood, bamboo wood, supple Italian leather and vintage look chain.
Stolen Thunder recently collaborated with Marina and the Diamonds, to produce an iridescent rainbow acrylic glimmering diamond jewellery collection called ‘rocks’. This was designed exclusively for Marina to wear during her ‘family jewels’ tour and is now available for all wishing to dazzle with some unique bling.
Stolen Thunder present their capsule collection of clothing - soft jersey layering pieces made in England and embroidered at a local embroidery studio this unique clothing collection reflects the Stolen Thunder ethos.
If you are intersted in this internship or to learn more, please visit the website or contact us as below:
CONTACT
w http://stolenthunderboutique.com
studio 01629 700287
Our upcoming events... Handling interviews, teaching and the Army and more!
Check out our upcoming events.
We have a diverse set of events from preparing for interview, paid secondary school teaching experience and an Army assault course!
Details and booking info here.
We have a diverse set of events from preparing for interview, paid secondary school teaching experience and an Army assault course!
Details and booking info here.
Wednesday 2 March 2011
BBC Digital Media Graduate Scheme
We’re looking for enthusiastic, creative graduates with great attention to detail and a passion for learning, to join us in defining the next generation of digital media experiences.
A BBC Digital Media graduate can expect to experience 4 completely different software engineering or web development roles during their time on the scheme. We aim to prepare all graduates to finish the scheme and hit the ground running as a fully-fledged software engineer or web developer. You’ll receive world class training and get to work with industry leaders in the field of digital media.
Details here
A BBC Digital Media graduate can expect to experience 4 completely different software engineering or web development roles during their time on the scheme. We aim to prepare all graduates to finish the scheme and hit the ground running as a fully-fledged software engineer or web developer. You’ll receive world class training and get to work with industry leaders in the field of digital media.
Details here
JOB VACANCY Performing Arts Administrator Mar-May 2011
JOB VACANCY Performing Arts Administrator Mar-May 2011
Sustained Theatre East Midlands (STEM), is currently seeking a flexible, dynamic and experienced Administrator to support its East Midlands-based team.
Sustained Theatre is a network of performing arts practitioners from African, Caribbean, Asian and minority ethnic communities taking
forward the recommendations of Baroness Lola Young’s “Whose Theatre..?” report. STEM is voluntary collective, one of eight regional hubs in the network, who support artists by way of linking practitioner to practitioner and/or performing space; providing specific development and performance opportunities and providing a political voice for performing arts practitioners at a regional level.
This post is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a small busy Steering Group, provide administrative support for the running of
STEM’s virtual office; to administer STEM’s activities; to assist with the organisation of meetings and other events, to contribute in general to STEM’s work. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, good ‘all rounder’ with excellent organisation skills, and the ability to use their own initiative. The successful candidate will be the first port of call for STEM and should be keen to take responsibility; be well presented with excellent communication and writing skills and based in the East Midlands region with the facility to work from their own base.
Fee: Based on a fee of up to £600 @£75/day
Please send CV + cover letter to projectsEM@sustainedtheatre.org
Closing date: Friday 4 March 2011
Interviews: Wednesday 9 March 2011
Sustained Theatre East Midlands (STEM), is currently seeking a flexible, dynamic and experienced Administrator to support its East Midlands-based team.
Sustained Theatre is a network of performing arts practitioners from African, Caribbean, Asian and minority ethnic communities taking
forward the recommendations of Baroness Lola Young’s “Whose Theatre..?” report. STEM is voluntary collective, one of eight regional hubs in the network, who support artists by way of linking practitioner to practitioner and/or performing space; providing specific development and performance opportunities and providing a political voice for performing arts practitioners at a regional level.
This post is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a small busy Steering Group, provide administrative support for the running of
STEM’s virtual office; to administer STEM’s activities; to assist with the organisation of meetings and other events, to contribute in general to STEM’s work. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, good ‘all rounder’ with excellent organisation skills, and the ability to use their own initiative. The successful candidate will be the first port of call for STEM and should be keen to take responsibility; be well presented with excellent communication and writing skills and based in the East Midlands region with the facility to work from their own base.
Fee: Based on a fee of up to £600 @£75/day
Please send CV + cover letter to projectsEM@sustainedtheatre.org
Closing date: Friday 4 March 2011
Interviews: Wednesday 9 March 2011
Spoken Word Open Night
"Spread the Word" Flying Donkeys
Wednesday 13th April, "Spread the Word" - a special Spoken Word Open Night at the Voicebox, Forman Street, Derby, DE1 1JQ, 7.30pm.
The floor will be open to anyone who would like to perform a story, poem, piece of prose or music - an eclectic evening of stories in all their forms.
Make yourself known on the night or contact us beforehand. We will run the kitchen with teas / coffees, delicious home made cakes and maybe even some warm mulled wine!
Tel 01332 840007 or email robandsophie@hotmail.com. See www.flyingdonkeys.co.uk
Wednesday 13th April, "Spread the Word" - a special Spoken Word Open Night at the Voicebox, Forman Street, Derby, DE1 1JQ, 7.30pm.
The floor will be open to anyone who would like to perform a story, poem, piece of prose or music - an eclectic evening of stories in all their forms.
Make yourself known on the night or contact us beforehand. We will run the kitchen with teas / coffees, delicious home made cakes and maybe even some warm mulled wine!
Tel 01332 840007 or email robandsophie@hotmail.com. See www.flyingdonkeys.co.uk
Writers Day workshops in Derby
WRITERS DAY 2
Central Library Meeting Room, The Strand, Derby
10:30am-4pm, Saturday 16th April
10:30am-12:00pm, PLOTTING YOUR NOVEL (WORKSHOP), tickets £6
Novels are the most widely-read and popular form of writing, but how do you go about putting one together? This workshop will give you an insight into how to plan a novel, how to ensure the story is exciting for the reader, as well as looking at how to create a publisher's pitch. An ideal workshop for anyone who has always wanted to write a novel, but didn't know where to start!
12:30pm-2pm, PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR WRITERS (TALK), tickets £3
A session covering all the essentials for aspiring authors, such as dealing with publishers and agents, submitting to anthologies and competitions, self-publishing and how to develop as a writer.
2:30pm-4pm, GETTING AN AGENT (WORKSHOP), tickets £6
This online workshop will give you the ideal start in getting a deal with a literary agent, allowing you to create an enquiry letter, a short synopsis for your novel and also research an agent that would suit your work. This workshop is most suitable for people with a novel completed or in progress. Spaces for this workshop are strictly limited, and will be given on a first come first served basis.
Sessions will be run by Alex Davis, who is an experienced events organiser, speaker and teacher. He has worked as Literature Development Officer for Derby, working with a variety of publishers and advising writers on their careers. He also spent two years as an editor for Black Library and Solaris, working on a number of New York Times bestselling titles and being involved in copy-editing, proofreading, novel pitches and synopses and creating book 'blurbs'. He has recently been teaching two creative writing courses at QUAD in Derby, and has delivered a wide range of workshops and talks on publishing and writing.
To book your place, call Alex on 07896 228367 or email alexdavisevents@hotmail.co.uk
Central Library Meeting Room, The Strand, Derby
10:30am-4pm, Saturday 16th April
10:30am-12:00pm, PLOTTING YOUR NOVEL (WORKSHOP), tickets £6
Novels are the most widely-read and popular form of writing, but how do you go about putting one together? This workshop will give you an insight into how to plan a novel, how to ensure the story is exciting for the reader, as well as looking at how to create a publisher's pitch. An ideal workshop for anyone who has always wanted to write a novel, but didn't know where to start!
12:30pm-2pm, PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR WRITERS (TALK), tickets £3
A session covering all the essentials for aspiring authors, such as dealing with publishers and agents, submitting to anthologies and competitions, self-publishing and how to develop as a writer.
2:30pm-4pm, GETTING AN AGENT (WORKSHOP), tickets £6
This online workshop will give you the ideal start in getting a deal with a literary agent, allowing you to create an enquiry letter, a short synopsis for your novel and also research an agent that would suit your work. This workshop is most suitable for people with a novel completed or in progress. Spaces for this workshop are strictly limited, and will be given on a first come first served basis.
Sessions will be run by Alex Davis, who is an experienced events organiser, speaker and teacher. He has worked as Literature Development Officer for Derby, working with a variety of publishers and advising writers on their careers. He also spent two years as an editor for Black Library and Solaris, working on a number of New York Times bestselling titles and being involved in copy-editing, proofreading, novel pitches and synopses and creating book 'blurbs'. He has recently been teaching two creative writing courses at QUAD in Derby, and has delivered a wide range of workshops and talks on publishing and writing.
To book your place, call Alex on 07896 228367 or email alexdavisevents@hotmail.co.uk
Social Media Marketing – free networking event
Social Media Marketing – free networking event
Wednesday, 9th March 2011 from 6 pm to 8 pm @ QUAD
Following on from the success of the networking event held on 26th January I would like to invite you to join us at the next Enterprise Coaching event which will take place on Wednesday 9th March 2011 and will include a Social Media presentation covering topics such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
The event is open to existing and new Enterprise Coaching clients and promises to be a successful evening.
The evening will begin with drinks and a light buffet from 6 pm followed by a short presentation on the basics in Social Media marketing and the opportunity for you to network with other delegates and the Enterprise Coaching team.
We are expecting a high demand for this networking event and spaces are limited and must be pre-booked. For more information or to book your place today please call 0800 093 9954 or email ec@dncc.co.uk
Wednesday, 9th March 2011 from 6 pm to 8 pm @ QUAD
Following on from the success of the networking event held on 26th January I would like to invite you to join us at the next Enterprise Coaching event which will take place on Wednesday 9th March 2011 and will include a Social Media presentation covering topics such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
The event is open to existing and new Enterprise Coaching clients and promises to be a successful evening.
The evening will begin with drinks and a light buffet from 6 pm followed by a short presentation on the basics in Social Media marketing and the opportunity for you to network with other delegates and the Enterprise Coaching team.
We are expecting a high demand for this networking event and spaces are limited and must be pre-booked. For more information or to book your place today please call 0800 093 9954 or email ec@dncc.co.uk
FREE Creative Industries event in Derby
'How not to hate all your clients' a presentation by David James Ross
"Making Derby Work" are hosting a creative industries event on 10th March from 5.30pm - 7.00pm at Friar Gate Studios in Derby. The event will feature a presentation from David James Ross entitled "How not to hate all your clients" followed by an opportunity for creative businesses to discuss what support they feel they need in Derby. There will also be an opportunity for businesses to network after the event.
The event is free to attend but places are limited.
To reserve a place at the event please contact Rajinder Adams by email - Rajinder.adams@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk or by telephone on 01332 714749.
David James Ross is a trainer and consultant who works with creative, graduate
"Making Derby Work" are hosting a creative industries event on 10th March from 5.30pm - 7.00pm at Friar Gate Studios in Derby. The event will feature a presentation from David James Ross entitled "How not to hate all your clients" followed by an opportunity for creative businesses to discuss what support they feel they need in Derby. There will also be an opportunity for businesses to network after the event.
The event is free to attend but places are limited.
To reserve a place at the event please contact Rajinder Adams by email - Rajinder.adams@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk or by telephone on 01332 714749.
David James Ross is a trainer and consultant who works with creative, graduate
Fantastic fashion related grad vacancies etc.
Looking for a job in fashion? Grad vacancies, plus internships, placements and much more, regional to international.
Check out the news section of the Trend Boutique.
Check out the news section of the Trend Boutique.
Discounts available for FORMAT11 Events for Derby based creatives
Discounts available for FORMAT11 Events for Derby based creatives
Up to £50 discount off workshops / courses and events for Derby based photographers / businesses.
Are you Eligible?
Are you a Derby City based Photographer / Creative Business/Freelancer? (You need to be registered as self employed or as a business) Do you have a Derby City based registered business address? (Please check with box office that your postcode area is eligible)
Would you like to save up to £50 off the cost of one of the following events?
(See format website for more details on content / times / venues etc).
Up to £50 discount off workshops / courses and events for Derby based photographers / businesses.
Are you Eligible?
Are you a Derby City based Photographer / Creative Business/Freelancer? (You need to be registered as self employed or as a business) Do you have a Derby City based registered business address? (Please check with box office that your postcode area is eligible)
Would you like to save up to £50 off the cost of one of the following events?
(See format website for more details on content / times / venues etc).
Be part of a business game and try and win a £500 cash prize
TAKE PART IN FLUX 2011
What are you doing on 11-12th April 2011? Want to boost your employability skills and potentially win £500 cash? Join our team and represent the University of Derby at FLUX 2011.
What is FLUX? In a nutshell, teams of six spend 36 hours solving real business problems with help from experts from some of the UK’s most dynamic companies, in an Apprentice meets Dragon’s Den-style competition. FLUX is open to all who would like to challenge themselves and boost their employability skills. More than 60% of the 30,000 students who have taken part over the last 4 years were from non-business related subjects.
What do you win? The title of FLUX National Champions 2011 and £500 cash each. Plus you boost your employability skills, meet top-class recruiters, enhance your CV, improve interview skills, meet new people and have a great time!
Where and when? FLUX 2011 takes place on 11-12th April 2011 in the historic city of Bristol.
If you are interested in taking part and you would like to register for our information event which will be held on Thursday 3rd March 12-1pm, room to be confirmed, you can also contact the University of Derby Career Development Centre at: careers@derby.ac.uk
What are you doing on 11-12th April 2011? Want to boost your employability skills and potentially win £500 cash? Join our team and represent the University of Derby at FLUX 2011.
What is FLUX? In a nutshell, teams of six spend 36 hours solving real business problems with help from experts from some of the UK’s most dynamic companies, in an Apprentice meets Dragon’s Den-style competition. FLUX is open to all who would like to challenge themselves and boost their employability skills. More than 60% of the 30,000 students who have taken part over the last 4 years were from non-business related subjects.
What do you win? The title of FLUX National Champions 2011 and £500 cash each. Plus you boost your employability skills, meet top-class recruiters, enhance your CV, improve interview skills, meet new people and have a great time!
Where and when? FLUX 2011 takes place on 11-12th April 2011 in the historic city of Bristol.
If you are interested in taking part and you would like to register for our information event which will be held on Thursday 3rd March 12-1pm, room to be confirmed, you can also contact the University of Derby Career Development Centre at: careers@derby.ac.uk
Show your work at a FORMAT event
Show your work at a FORMAT event: Foto8 and Blurb book Slideslam
Foto8 and Blurb Books present a special Format Festival Carousel evening, inviting photographers, designers, filmmakers and media producers to produce unique short pieces of visual narrative to show to an audience on Saturday the 12th March, this evening is presented by Harry Hardie from Foto8.
12 March: 6:30pm – 9:00pm, in QUAD
For more information and to sign up to show your work please email Harry at carousel@foto8.com
Take part or just come to see some new work and socialise it should be an entertaining evening!
FREE but tickets must be booked in advance,
Book tickets here http://bit.ly/fhJg0m or call QUAD on 01332 290606 (Refreshments included)
Foto8 and Blurb Books present a special Format Festival Carousel evening, inviting photographers, designers, filmmakers and media producers to produce unique short pieces of visual narrative to show to an audience on Saturday the 12th March, this evening is presented by Harry Hardie from Foto8.
12 March: 6:30pm – 9:00pm, in QUAD
For more information and to sign up to show your work please email Harry at carousel@foto8.com
Take part or just come to see some new work and socialise it should be an entertaining evening!
FREE but tickets must be booked in advance,
Book tickets here http://bit.ly/fhJg0m or call QUAD on 01332 290606 (Refreshments included)
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