Teaching Creative Workshops in Person and Online

The ultimate handbook for artists and makers to learn how to deliver outstanding in person and online workshops.

Packed full of advice, inspiration and practical information, this book goes into all aspects of creating quality workshops, from curating a program and identifying your target students, to finding the best platform - be it in person or online. Additionally, you'll learn how to teach your creative skills all whilst juggling the practicalities of pricing and marketing. As well as checklists, examples and action points there are case studies, photos and Q&As with a wide variety of artists who successfully teach a variety of subjects such as printmaking, embroidery, ceramics, jewellery-making and hand-weaving.

Award-winning creative business adviser, trainer and coach, Patricia van den Akker, teaches you how to become a better and more confident teacher and how to promote and launch your workshops to turn them into a profitable venture, whether delivering them to amateur adults, peers, or specialist groups.

Author: Patricia Van Den Akker
Publisher: Herbert Press
Published: 04/29/2025
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.60h x 7.50w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781789941784
ISBN10: 1789941784
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Study & Teaching
- Art | Business Aspects
- Crafts & Hobbies | General

About the Author
Patricia van den Akker is the director of The Design Trust, an online business school for creatives, and has been a creative business adviser, trainer and coach for over 25 years. She was elected Number One Business Adviser for Branding & Design by Enterprise Nation in 2018, and Number One Business Adviser in Sales in 2019. Patricia teaches at institutions such as the Royal College of Art, and has worked with creative organisations including Etsy, Folksy and Top Drawer.