Voluntary Arts England is running two FREE workshops in the Wakefield area on Friday 29th February.
The workshops are primarily aimed at voluntary arts groups (e.g. arts, drama, singing, dance, photography etc) but are relevant to anyone involved in voluntary arts provision (national umbrella bodies, voluntary arts organisations, local authority arts officers, Arts Council staff, policy makers, consultants etc).
The workshops are organised by Voluntary Arts England in conjunction with the ICT Hub and Change Up.
The workshops will take place at St Catherine’s Church, Doncaster Road, Wakefield. WF1 5HL.
Workshop One is 9.30am – 12.30pm and Workshop Two 1.30pm – 4.30pm.
Workshop One – Is your art or craft group missing out?
More and more art and craft groups are using the web and computers to help their group and promote themselves – is your group missing out?
This FREE introductory workshop will guide you through the opportunities available to your group. It will cover simple websites; demonstrate the range of computers/hardware/software available, the costs involved and how you could secure funding, back up/virus protection/firewalls and securing on-going technical support. It will also show you how using IT can help your group with minutes, newsletters, databases and bookkeeping. Everyone will receive a comprehensive pack of handy hints, tips and articles.
Workshop Two – Developing IT within your art and craft group
Free masterclass exploring topics e.g. Web 2.0 and specialist software packages
This FREE master class will guide you through the opportunities available to develop your IT capabilities. It will cover how to develop your website e.g. ticket sales, blogs, uploading photographs, music and videos, pod casting, RSS and web 2.0. There will be demonstrations of different specialist software packages available e.g. Photoshop and composer. The session will also cover free software available, sharing hardware resources within the sector, costings and funding opportunities, and how you can access further help and support. Everyone will receive a comprehensive pack of handy hints, tips and articles on using IT within your group.
The trainers are Colin Harrison – Yorkshire and Humber ICT Champion and Brian Bell ICT Commission Manager for Voluntary Arts England.
To book a space contact Brian Bell at Voluntary Arts England on 0191 230 4464, e-mail brian@vaengland.org.uk , complete the attached form or download a booking form at www.vaengland.org.uk/events
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