8 October at 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tipp are currently seeking to increase their pool of freelance artist-facilitators in Blackpool and are committed to the idea that the participatory arts have the power to transform people’s lives for the better. Find out more how you could be part of this programme of delivery…
20 March 2027 at 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
A one-day skills-sharing opportunity led by you with peers who work in a similar field or with materials that are alike.
The session will be available to 6 collaborators and you will be expected to prepare a practical 45-minute activity for peers to take part in as well as actively participate in 5 other activities throughout the day.
Each session will be available to 6 collaborators and you will be expected to prepare a practical 45-minute activity for peers to take part in as well as actively participate in 5 other activities throughout the day.
DAYS WILL RUN:
Payment for participating in this activity is £300 per participant. Lunch is provided. You will be expected to submit your activity in advance and to write a short evaluation paragraph afterwards.
27 February 2027 at 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
A one-day skills-sharing opportunity led by you with peers who work in a similar field or with materials that are alike.
The session will be available to 6 collaborators and you will be expected to prepare a practical 45-minute activity for peers to take part in as well as actively participate in 5 other activities throughout the day.
Each session will be available to 6 collaborators and you will be expected to prepare a practical 45-minute activity for peers to take part in as well as actively participate in 5 other activities throughout the day.
DAYS WILL RUN:
Payment for participating in this activity is £300 per participant. Lunch is provided. You will be expected to submit your activity in advance and to write a short evaluation paragraph afterwards.
11 February 2027 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Being brilliant at what you do and being able to talk about it are two very different things. In this interactive workshop we’ll explore how to communicate your creative practice with confidence, develop a tone of voice that feels authentic, and leave with practical ideas you can put into action straight away.
Sarah Clarke-Lees is a creative director, mentor and founder of North of Standard, helping businesses and creative freelancers build stronger brands, create meaningful content and communicate with confidence.
With over 25 years of experience across the creative industries, Sarah has worked across education, training and creative consultancy, supporting everyone from independent creatives to established businesses. Her workshops combine practical strategies with real-world experience, giving people the confidence and tools to grow their creative practice.
Payment for attendance as a participant at these sessions is £75.00 on submission of invoice after the event. It is aimed that some aspects of these sessions will be available online after the event for a wider group of participants to engage with on a self-directed pathway.
21 January 2027 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drawing on his experience as an artist, creative director and cultural producer, developing work across theatre, live events, cultural organisations and commercial projects, Mykey J Young leads this lively, practical workshop on cracking the creative brief.
Using real industry examples and tried-and-tested techniques, aspiring creatives will learn how to uncover what clients really want, sharpen their ideas and begin pitching with confidence.
Payment for attendance as a participant at these sessions is £75.00 on submission of invoice after the event. It is aimed that some aspects of these sessions will be available online after the event for a wider group of participants to engage with on a self-directed pathway.
14 January 2027 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am
What makes theatre truly resonate with young audiences? Join Zoe Pickering, Co-Creative Director at Manchester’s Z-arts, to explore the art of creating high-quality, engaging work for children and families.
As the UK’s only arts centre dedicated to best practice in theatre for children and their families, Z-arts is at the forefront of creating transformative, joyful experiences. In this session, Zoe will share her expertise on the essential ingredients of great children’s theatre, and explore how to craft engaging, accessible, and impactful work for the next generation.
5 December at 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
A one-day skills-sharing opportunity led by you with peers who work in a similar field or with materials that are alike.
The session will be available to 6 collaborators and you will be expected to prepare a practical 45-minute activity for peers to take part in as well as actively participate in 5 other activities throughout the day.
Each session will be available to 6 collaborators and you will be expected to prepare a practical 45-minute activity for peers to take part in as well as actively participate in 5 other activities throughout the day.
DAYS WILL RUN:
Payment for participating in this activity is £300 per participant. Lunch is provided. You will be expected to submit your activity in advance and to write a short evaluation paragraph afterwards.
10 December at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A hands-on session for artists, makers, and creative practitioners to develop their workshop delivery skills, exploring how to plan and run workshops with greater confidence.
You’ll learn some of the core principles of good facilitation, how to systematically design a session, reading and managing group energy, asking better questions, handling silence and dominant voices, and the art of safe spaces where learning and creativity can happen.
Expect practical tools, real facilitation practice, peer feedback, and not just theory. Leaving with a workshop plan you feel ready to run.
Payment for attendance as a participant at these sessions is £75.00 on submission of invoice after the event. It is aimed that some aspects of these sessions will be available online after the event for a wider group of participants to engage with on a self-directed pathway.
3 December at 10:00 am – 11:00 am
This 1-hour online session will introduce you to the world of training and career development opportunities available through Erasmus+. Including where to search, how and why to apply, the funding process, and briefly introduce the other possibilities for learning and development internationally.
26 November at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Frustrated with application forms? Overwhelmed by Excel?
This session will give you an overview of how to develop and manage a budget that realistically outlines your commitments and helps to keep your creative project on track.
We’ll explore the basics of budgeting and learn top tips for financial confidence.
Payment for attendance as a participant at these sessions is £75.00 on submission of invoice after the event. It is aimed that some aspects of these sessions will be available online after the event for a wider group of participants to engage with on a self-directed pathway.
