About this event Would you like to take your artwork seriously? Set goals and look at ways of improving what you do? Make plans, discuss project ideas. Direct your own learning. Become more professional so you can make money from your art. Jain McKay has been a full time artist for 30 years, has sold work around the world. Exhibited in London, Birmingham, Bath, Walsall, Wolverhampton and more. Google Jain McKay http://prettypinkpumpkin.blogspot.com Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/market/jain_mckay Pinterest https://www.pinterest.co.uk/jainmckay/boards/ FaceBook - @woodrawschool Twitter - @JainMcKay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worcesterdrawingschool Refund Policy Contact the organiser to request a refund.
Learn how to life draw from photos in 2 hours. Life drawing is the best way to learn how to draw.
About this event This class is going to look at portrait painting using photographs to explore how to achieve volume, we are currently working in Grisaille (many greys) and will go on to look at glazing and flesh tones in the upcoming months. This class has no model and intends to give some experience before moving on to the model. Please bring a canvas or board. It is also good to have your own paint brushes if possible. Some boards and canvas's are available to purchase if you are unable to get one in advance The works has boards, brushes and canvas for a few pounds. See previous classes @ FaceBook - @woodrawschool Twitter - @JainMcKay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worcesterdrawingschool Refund Policy Contact the organiser to request a refund.
About this event Life drawing is drawing from a nude live model, it is one of the most difficult subjects in art which is why it was used to learn how to draw in art schools for centuries. If you would like to master life drawing but don't know where to start this class can be very helpful in gaining an understanding of the basics. Covering all aspects of life drawing, measuring, light, tone, pencil control and more. Become proficient in all aspects of life drawing before you move on to a live model. Find us on FaceBook - @woodrawschool Twitter - @JainMcKay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worcesterdrawingschool No refunds unless class is canceled but you may use your credit on a different class subject to availability. Refund Policy No Refunds
Business Networking 1 Day Training in St Andrews
Business Networking 1 Day Training in Northampton
Business Networking 1 Day Training in Middlesbrough
Business Networking 1 Day Training in St Asaph
About this event If you want to get creative this is the session for you, enjoy yourself playing with materials and exploring ideas with no pressure and pleasant company. Begin your artistic journey by starting a skketch book and doing a little sketch every day. About this event Sketchbook club is an opportunity to share your sketches with others, get inspiration , try new materials, socialise with like minded people and begin a creative journey. Bring a sketchbook of any size. Materials provided. Each class will have a drawing exercise to start you off. See previous classes @ FaceBook - @woodrawschool Twitter - @JainMcKay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worcesterdrawingschool Refund Policy Contact the organiser to request a refund.
Overview Networking has become a crucial factor in the modern workplace. It is the most effective method of developing your business or career and is a key component of your personal brand. This one day course will teach you how to be able to build strong business relationships, develop a level of personal credibility and increase your network of contacts in order to enhance your visibility and create opportunities for yourself and your organisation. Description This training course will help your participants build a professional reputation and develop a network of connections through the two key methods available to them; face-to-face and online. Attendees will discover how to effectively combine these two approaches and create a strategy for networking success that will generate their own community and actively grow their personal network. This will result in an improved performance in their approach to networking and consequently provide opportunities and prospects that will increase their business success. The training provides them with the tools and techniques to both plan a successful, strategic approach to networking and develop their personal communication skills, which will ensure they build effective business relationships. Topics covered: Why Network? – Establishing the importance of networking with some shocking statistics and an activity that defines the importance of networking to the individual. This is followed by some insight into the key aims of a networking strategy, what puts people off, as well as some personal revelations about networking. Increase Your Business Presence – Looking at the components of a strong business presence, including; credibility, personal brand, visibility and social capital. Developing a Networkers Attitude – An exercise that clarifies the perfect attitudes and behaviours of great networkers and comparing the participants against this. Thus identifying areas for development. Face to Face Networking – An overview and insight into the main types of face to face networking opportunities available with the benefits and pitfalls of each. Online Networking – An overview of the different social media and online networking tools and how to get the best out of them. Includes; LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and online forums. Communication Skills for Networking Success – Ensuring a good first impression, creating an opening sound bite and writing an online profile that promotes and engages. Developing a Conversation – Building on the opening sound bite and developing a conversation through good questioning techniques and following a selection of key networking rules. Including an activity to test and practice the skills. Working a Room – A fun activity that embeds and develops learning while encouraging practice and communication. This activity covers 10 of the main skills required to work a room. Breaking into a Group – Identifying body language to spot when a group or pair is open to new people entering the conversation or would rather not encourage participation. Knowing how to break into a group, what to say and how to remain professional. Exiting a Conversation – Developing some techniques to extricate oneself from a conversation without causing embarrassment or rudeness. The Follow-Up – Using a structure to identify the most important contacts created and establishing when and how to follow up with each group. Includes example follow-up email and a chance to develop their own. Creating a Network Plan – Participants are provided with a networking action plan to review and complete. This sets them on the journey of developing their networking skills and ensures they have a strategy and goals to target. Who should attend Anyone who is looking to improve their networking performance, or the networking performance of a management or sales team. Requirements for Attendees No pre-requisites required.