Creative People's Centre

Workshops & Seminars for Creative People

Arts Lab offers professional development workshops and seminars to creative people.

All Arts Lab seminars & workshops take place at Kerr St Artspace, Devonport

To find out more about Arts Lab workshops or to register your attendance please contact Lynn Lawton:
lynn.lawton@depotartspace.co.nz
PH:  09 963 2328

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2011 WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS:

Arts Lab New Media and Legal Seminar – 16 November
One day seminar $30
Kerr St Artspace

A practical presentation on new media, print media and a discussion on legal issues for creative workers.

The new media segment is a presentation from media expert Lewis Bostock on how to use social networking sites to expand your potential client base, accompanied by real examples and facts and figures about how the world of media is shifting rapidly. Also how to use social networking sites to promote your work, exhibitions, live performances and films.

David MacLaughlin, a lawyer who specialises in the field of intellectual property advises and fields questions on issues of copyright and privacy.

Federico Monsalve has worked for a national and overseas media company and provides guidelines on how to write media releases likely to be noticed and published.

Arts Lab Creative Practitioners Two Day Workshop – 23 & 24 November
Two day workshop – ($80)
Kerr St Artspace

If you are serious about making a sustainable living in your chosen creative field, this two day intensive, interactive workshop provides you with the tools and skills to realise your vision.  Tools include exercises for setting realistic and achievable goals, identifying constraints to your goal achievements, time management and speaking confidently and articulately about your arts practice.

The workshop includes practitioners who share their experiences and offer solid advice on how to sustain yourself financially whilst maintaining your artistic practice.

Arts Lab Business of Arts Three Day Workshop – 28-30 November
Three day workshop – ($150)
Kerr St Artspace

The Business of Arts workshop is an intensive three day programme where artists learn how to set themselves up as a business. GST, tax, costing & pricing structures, cash books, competition, PAYE, depreciation are all explored in detail.

The programme is facilitated by experienced company director Frances Denz who demonstrates how to manage cash flow, predict income and expenses and looks at maximising earning potential whilst keeping overheads to a minimum.

At the conclusion of this workshop all participants receive a workbook plus Excel spread sheet templates for managing finances.

Arts Lab Job Search and Interview Skills Workshop – 7 December
One day workshop – ($30)
Kerr St Artspace

An indepth workshop on preparing your CV, portfolios and cover letters for maximum effect. Also get insight from the employer’s point of view, how the interview and selection process works with a focus on empowering you and developing your confidence in the job application process.

We look at questions asked in an interview and provide models for reply, how to write cover letters that communicate your suitability for the position, interview preparation, advice on show-reels and portfolios, responding to unsuccessful job applications and more. A valuable workshop to assist you in securing that wanted job.

Arts Lab Workshops & Seminars
The Depot
28 Clarence St
Devonport, AUCKLAND
Ph:  09 9632328