Mentoring for artists, makers & creative businesses
Do you want to run a thriving and fulfilling creative business? Mentoring is an opportunity to have focused, personalised advice and support so you can grow your creative business with confidence and pride.
I can help you at your stage of your creative business, whether you are just starting out or are more experienced but want to pivot, refine or expand your art practice / business. With over twenty-five years’ experience of running a creative business to draw upon, I will help you find solutions to overwhelming business problems.
You may want to work on one area of your business for growth, or you may need ongoing support to develop your self-awareness and creative style. I will offer you practical advice, valuable resources, support and accountability so that you can take the steps you need to achieve your short and long-term goals.
Mentoring can take place on zoom or at my home studio in Lulworth Cove village, Dorset. Together we will develop your business so it feels authentic, is rewarding, and works in balance with all aspects of your life.
Business areas I can help you with:
Personal / business development & studio practice
- Identify your core values which are your compass, directing you to your authentic business.
- Defining your personal creative style / USP
- Structuring your time
- Managing your energy
- Organising your space
Sales / income streams
- Running creative workshops / lessons
- Selling at craft fairs / markets / exhibitions
- Taking part in open studios
- Selling through shops and galleries
Marketing/ PR
- Website structure, content, keywords etc
- Social media, inc Instagram reels
- Phone photography / video
- Email marketing
How your mentoring works:
Mentoring can take place on zoom or at my home studio in Lulworth Cove village, Dorset.
- One hour session with 1 month email support, plus pre session exercises and post session notes - £80.
- Four one-hour sessions (over 1 year) with email support, plus pre session exercises and post session notes £280
Before your session I will email questions and exercises, and you can identify key areas of your business where you need support. After the session you will receive notes and your action plan, and I will be available for advice (by email) for a month after your session.
Creative business skills & experience:
- I’ve been a self-employed glass artist for 25 years
- I’ve taught glass and run workshops for 20 years
- I gained a BA Hons 1st Class degree in Glass from Edinburgh College of Art.
- I’ve worked with business mentors and life coaches myself and know how powerful the work can be. It gives clarity of thought, leading to focused action for positive change in one’s creative practice, business and life.
- I embrace self-awareness and growth in both my business and personal life. I love learning and have an open, curios outlook on life. I’ve been on many business courses, creative retreats, read lots of inspiring books and listened to hours of podcasts, giving me many relevant resources, contacts, tips and tools that I can share with you.
Life lessons and spirtual tools
- I’ve had many life experiences that help me empathise with some of the life issues you may also be facing whilst running your business. I’m a divorced mother of 3 teenagers and the sole earner for the household. I have worked hard to build my successful creative business and have fulfilled a life goal of owning my home studio just minute’s walk from the sea.
- I am driven, resilient and organised.
- I love working with spiritual tools, which we can weave into our work together where relevant if you wish. I enjoy meditation, journaling, manifesting, positive affirmations, gratitude, moon cycles, yoga, reiki, and sound healing.
