Teaching Creative Workshops In Person and Online - Patricia van den Akker

Discover the ultimate guide to designing and delivering impactful creative workshops with "Teaching Creative Workshops In Person and Online" by Patricia van den Akker.

Whether you're a seasoned educator, an experienced maker looking to share your skills, or just starting your journey in teaching, this book is your essential companion. Patricia van den Akker, Director of The Design Trust, brings her extensive expertise to provide a comprehensive roadmap for crafting engaging and successful workshops – both in physical spaces and the digital realm.

Inside, you'll find:

• Practical, step-by-step guidance: From initial concept and curriculum development to marketing, pricing, and managing the logistics of your workshop, Patricia covers every detail.
• Strategies for both in-person and online delivery: Learn how to adapt your content and teaching style for different environments, leveraging the unique advantages of each.
• Insights into creating a truly engaging learning experience: Discover techniques for fostering creativity, building community, and ensuring your participants leave inspired and empowered.
• Actionable tips and real-world examples: Benefit from Patricia's wealth of experience, including common pitfalls to avoid and best practices for success.
• Focus on the business of teaching: Understand how to position your workshops effectively, attract your ideal audience, and build a sustainable creative enterprise.

"Teaching Creative Workshops In Person and Online" is more than just a how-to guide; it's a strategic resource for anyone passionate about sharing their creative knowledge. Empower yourself to design, promote, and deliver workshops that not only teach skills but also spark joy, foster connection, and build a thriving creative community.

Table of Contents

PART 1
Chapter 1: Why teach?
Chapter 2: What to teach
Chapter 3: Who do you want to teach?
Chapter 4: How to teach?
Chapter 5: Where to teach – in-person, online, or both
Chapter 6: Managing yourself and your students

PART 2
Chapter 7: Costing, pricing and getting paid
Chapter 8: Marketing
Chapter 9: Launching, onboarding and evaluation

PART 3
Going beyond training – what's next for you?

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