After university the path isn’t clear to me. In my life I’ve had a pattern where I live somewhere for a while and then move on when I feel like somewhere else is calling me. I have a few loose ideas as to what I might do which I will expand on in this page.
I am a barber by trade, so I can always fall back on that if I need to find work. My mum has just moved to Taunton in Somerset, I might go and stay with her for a few months. Whilst there I would like to set up a small Etsy business to sell handmade drawings, paintings and prints, but also set up some passive income streams such as print on demand services like Fine Art America. You upload your art work and people can buy it printed on many surfaces. I have set up an account but its still in the early stages at the moment, I might never make any money but thought it was cool. Here is a link to my shop https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/emily-wootton . Also I would like to set up some affiliate marketing to earn me money passively. I have been doing some research into an Amazon service called Amazon ADP (Amazon Direct Publishing) and you upload books you have made, and they advertise, print, pack and post the product to the customer for you. I have started to use an AI generator to create short children’s stories and the illustrations to match. I will start to load these books into Amazon ADP soon. I will also make these books into eBooks so I can sell more.
If I decide to enter into anymore education, I will be applying to Brighton, as I would like to complete everything in one place for convenience but otherwise thought that i was going to love living in Brighton, but I’ve found its too much of a city vibe for me, i much prefer a quiter town, being surrounded by nature and green. I have also been thinking about moving down to Cornwall. I used to go on holiday to Cornwall when i was a child and always loved the calm feeling i got there. I feel being close to the sea and in the countryside will create a relaxed working environment for me to make art. In Cornwall there is a printing community. I found Porthmeor Print Workshop, which is located above a gallery in St Ives. It is an open-access, non-profit printmaking studio. (www.porthmeor-print-workshop.co.uk/). Also Cornwall is cheaper than Brighton/Worthing and where I’m from in Surrey. I would love to live on my own and not have anyone controlling my life, I want to be fully independent in order to find my higher spiritual self and create artwork that reflects that. I feel like my whole life, someone else has had the final say on what I do or I can’t do something because I have a partner. Now I need freedom.
If my ideas don’t work out for me, then I have also researched other jobs and options I could apply for. I have copied over some job adverts and additional education, so I can document what options are out there. Also an up-to-date CV. See below:
CV:
Adobe Illustrator Online Courses
Main website: https://www.skillshare.com/en/browse/adobe-illustrator
Anne Bracker Beginner’s Guide to Adobe Illustrator
In this concise and comprehensive introduction, Anne walks you through everything you need to know in order to get started with Adobe Illustrator. You’ll learn how to customize your workspace and speed up your workflow with keyboard shortcuts, then you’ll dive straight into the three core elements of Illustrator: shapes, paths and type. By the end of the class, you’ll have the essential tools and techniques needed to create any type of graphic. Key skills include:
- Building objects with simple shapes
- Applying colors and creating swatches
- Drawing curves with the Pen Tool
- Making designs with custom type
Whether you’re opening up Illustrator for the first time or need a refresher on the basics, this class is for you. By the end, you’ll know how to navigate the platform and take advantage of its powerful features so you can start your own projects.
https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/Learn-Adobe-Illustrator-Fundamentals-for-Beginners/808971532
Graphic Design Masterclass: Learn GREAT Design
Graphic Design Master Class – Learn GREAT Design
Do you want to learn all the skills and techniques you need to create incredible designs?
Do you want to know all there is to know about Design Theory?
Do you want to know the process of creating logos and branding packages?
Are you intimidated by learning photoshop, illustrator or InDesign and want to learn through practical real world projects?
Than This class will be for you! Perfect for beginners to Graphic Design.
We will extensively review Typography, color theory, layout and composition, how to use photos in design, photo manipulations and editing and magazine layout design, branding and logo design just to name a few.
We also learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop, illustrator and InDesign and do projects with real world applications. Every designer needs to know and master these programs and this course makes sure you know the essential tools to power through amazing projects.
In Adobe Photoshop, we will review photo editing and manipulation techniques like how to cut objects out, duotones, changing color on objects, the liquify tool and we will create a compelling YouTube thumbnail with our newly learned photoshop skills as well as an entire book cover design project.
In Adobe Illustrator, we will master the pen tool by hand tracing simple and complex shapes. We will explore the power of the shape builder tool and In the end of this section, we will design a complete logo design. There is an entirely new introduction and tools section that has been added where we work through a 7 page vector tracing worksheet and in the end create a complex vector illustration using our newly learned illustrator vector tools. Lastly, we will put together an event flyer to practice our layout skills, and even work through the branding process and create a logo, business card and letterhead for a business.
We will will create a magazine layout in InDesign and learn the master pages tool to drastically speed up your design workflow when working with multiple paged layouts.
We will talk about branding basics, what makes a good logo? How do you extend your logo or brand to other marketing materials?
I designed this extensive course to be gentle enough for new comers to design but detailed enough for everyone to get a TON out of this course.
Do you want to find out what design niche you should concentrate on? This is an exploratory mini-class added to the Graphic Design Masterclass course on Udemy (Section 15) that helps you find your next focus and explore many wonderful options for budding and established designers.
We are going to review some main core design categories and talk about what types of projects you will do and also what you will need to learn to leap into those design niches.
There are always more niches to discover but we will focus on the following in this mini-class:
Logo Design
Print & Editorial Design
Pattern Design and Illustration
Package Design
Branding Design
UX/UI Design
Social Media/Digital Graphic Designer
By the end of this class you will have a solid grasp of what each design niche entails. You will have confidence in choosing your top three focal niches to kickstart or enhance your design offerings and know what to learn next.
https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/Graphic-Design-Masterclass-Learn-GREAT-Design/971251681
Further Education and Training PGCE
Location Brighton: Falmer
Full-time 1 year
Intro
Our Further Education and Teaching PGCE provides a formal teaching qualification for those wishing to work in the further education sector. The sector offers diverse teaching environments and a wide range of subject specialisms.
As well as gaining a PGCE, there is an opportunity to apply for Qualified Teaching and Learning Skill status (QTLS) once you have successfully completed the course and are in full-time employment.
Our Further Education and Training PGCE graduates trainees benefit from excellent employment rates and most gain their first teaching post soon after they qualify.
At Brighton you’ll train to teach with an Ofsted ‘outstanding’ provider and be educated by an expert team who have their own successful experience as further education practitioners.
You’ll gain practical experience in one or more settings for most of the year, where you will teach for around six hours a week. We’ll make sure you are fully prepared and supported to make the most of your time on placement.
At university you’ll have access to over 30,000 specialist resources including books, DVDs, games and an online catalogue in our curriculum centre.
The programme is delivered both part-time and full-time through a partnership stretching across East Sussex, West Sussex and Surrey – further details can be found in the course content section.
Brighton is one of the UKs largest teacher training universities and has been educating teachers and leaders for over 100 years.
Bursaries for courses starting in 2023 have not yet been announced by the DfE. Bursaries for 2022 entry were up to £26,000.
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/further-education-and-training-pgce.aspx
We had Julie Howard from the PGCE course at Brighton come and talk to us about the course. Here are the things she told us:
“Why would you want to do this course?
Love the subject, want to share my passion, want to work with young people, want to influence the future generation, i love seeing the lightbulb moment.
Art and Design teachers can:
Develop skills, develop new and creative, help pupils think creatively, make lessons unforgettable.
As a teacher:
Continue to create my own work, unique subject to teach, teachers learn from students, collaborative work through ideas.
What we are looking for:
Capacity, commitment and resilience. Genuine enthusiasm. Understand education. Interest in working with young people. Fundamental Maths and English.
Routes to qualified teacher:
PGCE, school direct tuition, apprenticeship, school direct salaried.
Email: J.Howard2@brighton.ac.uk
Fine Art MA
Location Brighton: City campus
Full-time 1 year
Part-time 2 years
Intro
Our Fine Art MA is for disciplined artists who want to grow their ideas and practice – you will challenge yourself creatively by critically examining your work, your artistic identity, and your motivations and ambitions.
You will engage wholly with what it means to practise as an artist today, with a tailored programme of study and regular personal tutorials. As part of a community of artists on the course you will participate in weekly lectures, seminars and crits, benefitting from working alongside your peers.
The course is taught by a team of experienced artists and curators, with guest lectures, workshops and professional practice seminars aimed to broaden your understanding of contemporary art in context.
As a full-time student you will work in dedicated studios at Dorset Place in central Brighton, and there is an on-site Fine Art MA gallery space where you can exhibit work to the public.
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/fine-art-ma.aspx
We had Amy Cunningham come to talk to us about the MA course, here is what she told us:
What the course offers:
Wide range of art practices. Tutorials, exhibitions, group work-in-progress and critique, lectures and seminars, themed workshops and study visits. Painting, photos, sound works, widens, prints, drawing, sculpture, installation, performance.
Course structure:
1 year full time, 2 years part time. Research journal and a 5000 word essay (worth 20 credits). £7,866 (2023) September to September.
Regular opportunities to exhibit work or be a resident artist at your own project space. End of year gallery exhibition. Peer feedback and group critiques.
Email: A.Cunningham@brighton.ac.uk
RU RESIDENCY
Residency Unlimited fosters customized residencies for artists and curators working across disciplines and at various stages in their careers.
Residents receive critical production and administrative assistance with substantial emphasis placed on building professional networks. This networking aspect is further supported through the multifaceted partnering strategies that RU has put into place.
Click here to learn more about the RU Residency, and here for the RU Brochure 2021
How to become a Freelance Artist:
General Job Sites for Freelancers
Upwork
Upwork primarily caters to those looking for high-quality freelance gigs in industries such as marketing, consulting, and web development. The platform uses a high-profile vetting process before creatives can start bidding on projects. It also tracks invoices, billable hours, and client communication.
Freelancer
One of the largest online marketplaces for freelancers, the aptly named Freelancer allows freelance artists to search and apply for both local and remote jobs in several fields, including design, content writing, and social media marketing. Like Upwork, the platform keeps track of your invoices, working hours, communication, and payment.
Fiverr
Fiverr is great for artists just getting started in the freelancing world. The site skews toward those in the creative/design space and has a reputation for offering low-cost gigs that can help beginners build up their portfolios. Fiverr also lets freelancers put together their own packages and offer custom services to clients.
Guru
Guru targets more seasoned professionals rather than entry-level freelancers, making it ideal for those with some freelancing experience under their belt. The platform caters to independent contractors in creative areas such as design, sales and marketing, programming, writing, and translation. Similar to Upwork, Guru users can bid on projects.
LinkedIn ProFinder
Launched by LinkedIn in 2015, LinkedIn ProFinder connects freelancers with quality leads and opportunities. The platform works well for freelancers with expertise in areas like editing, graphic design, marketing, and photography; however, you must go through an approval process to be eligible for gigs. Once approved, independent contractors will receive alerts regarding potential clients and projects.
Working Not Working
The mission of Working Not Working (WNW) is to connect talented creatives with innovative companies such as Apple, Google, Airbnb, Facebook, and Nike. WNW has built a reputation for offering both high-quality gigs and freelance-friendly features. Instead of you having to seek out potential companies, the company will come to you if it thinks you’re a good fit.
SimplyHired
Popular job search website SimplyHired is great for both experienced and burgeoning freelancers. With this site, you can browse freelance jobs in your area, narrowing your searches using filters such as distance and date posted. You can also use the salary tool to get a rough sense of how much artists make in your area.
Industry-Specific Job Sites for Freelancers
Freelance Writing Gigs
Geared toward freelance writers, Freelance Writing Jobs curates the best freelance writing gigs on the web. The site’s moderators update posts daily, sifting through hundreds of opportunities to find high-quality listings. Unlike other platforms, you don’t need to bid on jobs and must apply directly through the original job posting.
Designhill
Designhill is built for freelance designers and lets companies either create project contests or search for designers’ services through the platform’s database. One bonus is that creatives can design, print, and sell shirts through a personal store.
Behance
Managed by Adobe, Behance supplies creative inspiration while showcasing premier artistic work in areas like illustration, animation, and web design. The platform acts as both a portfolio site and a social media network, allowing like-minded individuals to connect, collaborate, and find quality leads.
99designs
99designs is another design-focused website that connects freelancers with both domestic and international businesses. The platform supports independent designers by helping them find job opportunities and encouraging them to collaborate with other artists through online communities.
Studio spaces to rent:
No current art studios available but good to keep an eye on. Some info about the studios instead:
Founded in 2011, Rodhus studios provide workspace for creatives. It houses over 30 makers,designers and artists here at the Brighton site. They range from photographers, through to woodworkers, doll makers, screen printers, musicians, fashion and product designers a hackspace and more besides.
Previously the Hollingdean Road site was the home of Horsell Electrics an established, family run lighting company. In 2010 Horsell Electrics was sold to the Drallim Group and the lighting business moved to Shoreham, leaving a big empty factory to fill.
An industrial building on this scale is rare in a city like Brighton. While not entirely suited to modern ‘lean’ manufacturing techniques, the factory is however an ideal space for smaller organisations to work and share thoughts and ideas.
The aim has always been to preserve the factory as a vibrant work hub where people physically make and do things.
The city of Brighton has a burgeoning creative sector with many home based start ups. Brighton has over 4000 people working in the creative industries., Rodhus offers the opportunity for these people to take the next step.
In essence, Rodhus is a community of creative businesses under one roof, a collaboration that allows for cheaper overheads with the added benefit of interdisciplinary influence and support.
Rodhus
16-30 Hollingdean Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 4AA
Tel: 07843 330232
Email: info@rodhus.co.uk
Instagram: @rodhuscreativestudios
RED HERRING STUDIOS
A co-operative of artists and makers · Brighton & Hove, UK · Established 1985
We provide affordable studio spaces and a community of shared interests, enabling a variety of artists and craftspeople to produce, exhibit and promote their work. Red Herring is managed, maintained and funded by its studio members.
Our studios are located in Wellington House, Portslade, which offers good access, solid concrete floor, a range of large and small spaces, off-street parking, single and three-phase power, kitchen and broadband.
We aim to keep a balance and variety of art and craft practices within the studio membership.
Spaces
We offer various sizes of space, for various rents. You are welcome to pop round and have a look at what’s available.
Basic provision of electricity, water and wireless internet is included (electricity for heating and kiln firing additional). The majority of spaces are suitable for both painters and sculptors/makers.
If you are interested in looking around the studios, please email info@redherringstudios.org
Membership application
Applicants are selected by the existing membership on submission of an application form, CV and images of work. We have a small waiting list. You can download an application form here:
• Application form (PDF) – requires Adobe Reader
• Application form (Word)
Please post your application form with accompanying photos and CV to:
Application – Membership Team
Red Herring Studios
Unit 5-6 Wellington House
Camden Street
Portslade
East Sussex
BN41 1DU
Please do not email application forms as we need forms and images in physical format.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange to see the studios, please email info@redherringstudios.org
Creative Artworker & Printing– job post
Job details
£22,000 – £25,000 a year
Qualifications
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Signage: 1 year (Preferred)
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Adobe Illustrator: 2 years (Preferred)
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Stationery Printing & Finishing: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits
Full Job Description
We’re a Sign, Graphic and Stationery Print company based in Winchester and are currently seeking an artworker for our very busy studio and print department. The studio handles design, artwork and pre-press for all signage and digital printing presses using Adobe Creative Suite but mostly Adobe illustrator software. A good working knowledge of Illustrator is a must and working on Apple Macs is a bonus as we are a Mac based office. This role also requires some knowledge of printing and produciton of stationery products such as business cards and flyers etc.
Flexibility within the team carrying out the varied day’s tasks :
- Artwork, design and making files print ready
- setting/amending artwork for client’s approval
- Liaising with clients for artwork approvals via email
- Sitting with clients or phoning to discuss design briefs etc
- Liaising with production department on sign and graphic orders
- Preparing quotes for stationery enquiries
- Printing and finishing of our stationery orders using a range of machines
- packing and shipping stationery orders
All of these and others to be carried out with accuracy, attention to detail and in accordance with production timelines and delivery deadlines.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the print and signage industry and be proficient in Adobe Illustrator (Tests may be conducted to evaluate proficiency)
CV’s by email only please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- Signage: 1 year (preferred)
- Adobe Illustrator: 2 years (preferred)
- Stationery Printing & Finishing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Artists and Art Historians Wanted– job post
Job details
£14 an hour
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Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Benefits
Full Job Description
Artists, Art Graduates/ Art Historians wanted
for art articles writing.
If you are passionate about art and can write in an enthusiatic and creative way about
different art pieces and want to make some extra money, don’t hesitate to contact us!
The articles should be roughly 1 page long, consisting of your own thoughts and words. Any copy/paste attempts will be shortly identified, so you really need to be original in your writing style.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance, Temporary contract
Contract length: 2 months
Part-time hours: 5 per week
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Bachelor’s (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Artisan Printer– job post
Job details
We are looking to expand our printing department. Based at our studio in Hampshire, UK, the successful candidate will be responsible for printing, packing and shipping our translucent, satin and standard foiled cards to customers around the world. A history in a workshop environment is preferable, and the ability to maintain focus under pressure is critical.
Skill set required
- An eye for fine detail
- An interest in typography and vintage printing techniques
- Experience with Mac OS X
- Mechanically minded
Art Technician
The Regis School, Bognor Regis
Technician in Art & Photography
Art Technician
Garth Hill College is seeking to appoint a reliable, efficient and enthusiastic person to the position of Art Technician, with the flexibility to support other practical subjects when required in the school of Human and Creative Studies.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Art Department. Responsibilities will include liaising with teachers and other support staff to co-ordinate and provide resources, assist in practical aspects of the curriculum, and ensure timetabled deadlines are met.
Garth Hill is a friendly and supportive school with a strong team ethos, excellent facilities and an exceptional professional development programme with great opportunities for further career development.
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Strong staff well-being culture and programme of events
• OFSTED ‘good’ (May 2019)
• Free use of on-site gym with rowing machines, cross-trainer, spin bikes and free weights.
• As a Bracknell Forest Local Authority school, staff also take advantage of Bracknell Forest employee benefits Staff benefits | Bracknell Forest Council (bracknell-forest.gov.uk).
• A comprehensive induction programme for new staff Garth Hill College is a happy and vibrant place of learning. We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally. Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding children.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a full disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Should you have any queries please contact Ms S Barnes at the College on s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com or 01344 421122. Only applications submitted on the official application form will be accepted.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 12H00 ON 4 JANUARY 2023
Equal Opportunities Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest – https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/ Equal Opportunities – We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration. Disability – We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. Pre–employment medical check – As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.
References – On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview. Employment – Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.
Art Technician Employer Garth Hill College Salary £11.32-£11.73 per hour £7,847 – £8,127 incl. London Weighting Location: Garth Hill College, Bull Lane, Bracknell Contract Permanent Working Pattern Part Time Hours 16 hours per week. 43.8 weeks (Term Time Only). DBS Check Enhanced Closing Date 04/01/2023 at 12:00 Reference Sec/22/222452