Training Archive: October 2006

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Directing - An Exploration of Method
Organiser: Sheffield Independent Film
Date: 01 October
Location: Sheffield
Cost: £75
Email: admin.sif@workstation.org.uk
More info: A highly informative and practical introduction to film production from on e of the region’s best independent producers. Deborah Ballin’s credits include work for the BBC, Carlton Television and the BAFTA nominated short, Knitting a Love Song. This workshop will give great insight into how to make a small budget go a long way.

EUCLID: CultureEuro Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 02 October
Location: Manchester
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email:info@euclid.info
More info: With many new opportunities for cultural co-operation projects and activities in Europe, this is an exciting time for the sector. As the UK's Cultural Contact Point for the EU, we have the very latest news on the new programmes for 2007, so if you are planning a project or collaboration or if you simply want the most up-to-date information, these seminars will be for you.Cultur€uro will highlight not only current and future EU funding opportunities but also ways in which cultural organisations can build partnerships, access other European sources of funding and deal with the challenges of the latest EU rules and regulations. The seminars will encompass:  A brief overview of the EU - knowing how it works can help you know what's in it for you, a summary of EU funding programmes from 2007 including the new trans-national and Structural Funds, and - for the first time - summary information on new rural opportunities arising from the revised CAP regulations; an overview of non-EU opportunities, including European trusts and foundations, as well as bursaries, grants and awards; Key requirements for EU programmes and tips for developing a proposal;  Tips for building partnerships across Europe, including inside advice on where and how to start, and to foster, new relationships

Writing Well on the Web
Organiser: Creative Entrepreneurs Club
Date: 03 October 2006
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £40
Email: cathie@thelighthouse.co.uk
More info: This workshop is for people who want to get a better understanding of concept and text development for web site pages. It will also help you improve your writing skills for the internet.  It will give you an insight into the basics of a successful web site text. You'll learn: how to avoid commonly made mistakes, how to adopt a personal style that works, how to structure longer and difficult texts plus how to decide what goes where, how to make your words stand out.  We also pay attention to the reproduction of text on computer screens and web pages. You'll come away with new ideas and hand outs, including a template for a web page.

EUCLID: Rural Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 04 October
Location: Sheffield
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email: info@euclid.info
More info:  Established in 1957 as one of the original two EU Structural Funds, the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy - its CAP - has always had the potential to support cultural and creative inititaitve in a rural setting. Now, following years of debate amongst the Member States over CAP reform, the CAP is finally changing - and this potential for cultural and creative project, is finally set to become a reality - through the emergence of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - the new EAFRD. This seminar programme examines the workings of the European Rural Development Regulation that is driving these changes - and the proposals for its implementation in England by DEFRA, through the new EU Rural Development Programme for England 2007-2013. As a dynamic and new Programme due to begin in 2007, these seminars aim to provide up-to-the-moment information on the implementation of the new programme, its policy priorities, and its new administrative arrangements - all presented in a way that is designed to enable cultural professionals and arts development staff to identify the priorities for the Fund, and know their local contact points so that they can seek to influence the detail of the programme both whilst it is subject of an England-wide consultation and afterwards, when it is being implemented at regional level.

Planning Your Time And Your Project
Organiser: Cultural Enterprise Office
Date: 05 October
Location: Glasgow
Cost: see website
Email: info@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk
More info: see website

Group Facilitation
Organiser: Belmont Arts Centre
Date: 05 October
Location: Shrewsbury
Cost: £135 - 195
Email: artsplan@artswork.com
More info: A one- day introduction to a creative approach to group facilitation. This course aims to encourage, develop and inspire those with responsibility to lead others through a facilitative process. The course will look at group dynamics, communication issues and different learning styles in order to explore how these might be of impact. We aim to stimulate your imagination and send you home with ideas and examples of how to develop a creative approach to group facilitation.

EUCLID: Workspace Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 06 October
Location: Leeds
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email: info@euclid.info
More info: As the importance of artists and creative business has become recognised as a key drive for economic, social and cultural well-being and growth, so the issue of creating an environment in which artists and creative enterprise can flourish has risen up the policy and strategy agenda in recent years. As a result a number of public and private initiatives have led to different models for workspace development. This seminar - a repeat of that held earlier this year - explores the origins and funding for these workspaces - and examines the details, and the opportunities these offer to the artists and creatives which occupy these developments. So how effective are these developments? Who do they benefit for real? Are they sustainable from the artists’ points of view? How are they financed? And how do they impact on the communities and fit within the public policy priorities where they take place? To explore these issues and others, Euclid will repeat the successful half-day seminars, which are designed to illustrate and highlight the key issues and challenges involved in creating appropriate workspaces for artists and creative individuals

Site Specific Performance: Getting Out There
Organiser: Independent Theatre Council
Date: 06 October
Location: London
Cost: £150
Email: training@itc-arts.org
More info: By the end of the course, participants will be able to explore why site specific performance is relevant to their work. - Know who and how to negotiate with: council, owners of the site, etc. - Understand the particular requirements of working in a non-theatre venue. Including on-site management, technical specifications, providing for performers, funding, marketing, audiences and hidden costs. - Get advice on their specific project.
Target Audience: This one day course is aimed at performers, directors, writers, producers, administrators and anyone who is doing, or wants to do, site specific work.

Directing - An Exploration of Method
Organiser: Sheffield Independent Film
Date: 07 October
Location: Sheffield
Cost: £95
Email: admin.sif@workstation.org.uk
More info: Masters of the single take film, Joe Lawlor and Christine Molloy, desperate optimists will host an explorative workshop taking you to a mystery location and demonstrating how space may be used to enhance performance.

Make It Up
Organiser: Sheffield Independent Film
Date: 08 October
Location: Sheffield
Cost: £35
Email: admin.sif@workstation.org.uk
More info: Special Effects and Make-up artist Dorota Hirst has worked on many films including several Fantasy and Horror offerings. In this practical workshop she will show how to create great make-up effects on a low budget.

EUCLID: Rural Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 09 October
Location: Nottingham
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email: info@euclid.info
More info:  Established in 1957 as one of the original two EU Structural Funds, the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy - its CAP - has always had the potential to support cultural and creative inititaitve in a rural setting. Now, following years of debate amongst the Member States over CAP reform, the CAP is finally changing - and this potential for cultural and creative project, is finally set to become a reality - through the emergence of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - the new EAFRD. This seminar programme examines the workings of the European Rural Development Regulation that is driving these changes - and the proposals for its implementation in England by DEFRA, through the new EU Rural Development Programme for England 2007-2013. As a dynamic and new Programme due to begin in 2007, these seminars aim to provide up-to-the-moment information on the implementation of the new programme, its policy priorities, and its new administrative arrangements - all presented in a way that is designed to enable cultural professionals and arts development staff to identify the priorities for the Fund, and know their local contact points so that they can seek to influence the detail of the programme both whilst it is subject of an England-wide consultation and afterwards, when it is being implemented at regional level.

EUCLID: CultureEuro Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 10 October
Location: Norwich
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email: info@euclid.info
More info: With many new opportunities for cultural co-operation projects and activities in Europe, this is an exciting time for the sector. As the UK's Cultural Contact Point for the EU, we have the very latest news on the new programmes for 2007, so if you are planning a project or collaboration or if you simply want the most up-to-date information, these seminars will be for you.Cultur€uro will highlight not only current and future EU funding opportunities but also ways in which cultural organisations can build partnerships, access other European sources of funding and deal with the challenges of the latest EU rules and regulations.

Professional Practice Stage Two
Organiser: Design Business Association
Date: 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 31 October
Location: Sheffield
Cost: £1650 + vat (whole course)  £250 (half day course)
Email: training@dba.org.uk
More info: Enables middle/senior staff to develop their skills in areas that directly impact their performance and provides vital knowledge needed to work professionally alongside colleagues. Modules include negotiation skills, the marketing of design consultancy and effective project management. Available as a whole course or ten half-day modules.

EUCLID: Rural Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 11 October
Location: Nottingham
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email: info@euclid.info
More info:  Established in 1957 as one of the original two EU Structural Funds, the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy - its CAP - has always had the potential to support cultural and creative inititaitve in a rural setting. Now, following years of debate amongst the Member States over CAP reform, the CAP is finally changing - and this potential for cultural and creative project, is finally set to become a reality - through the emergence of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - the new EAFRD. This seminar programme examines the workings of the European Rural Development Regulation that is driving these changes - and the proposals for its implementation in England by DEFRA, through the new EU Rural Development Programme for England 2007-2013. As a dynamic and new Programme due to begin in 2007, these seminars aim to provide up-to-the-moment information on the implementation of the new programme, its policy priorities, and its new administrative arrangements - all presented in a way that is designed to enable cultural professionals and arts development staff to identify the priorities for the Fund, and know their local contact points so that they can seek to influence the detail of the programme both whilst it is subject of an England-wide consultation and afterwards, when it is being implemented at regional level.

North West Vision Film Focus Day
Organiser: North West Vision
Date: 12 October
Location: Liverpool
Cost: see website
Email: jacquir@northwestvision.co.uk
More info: This October, North West Vision, the Film, TV and Digital Media agency for the Northwest, is organising a conference to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by the region’s feature film producers. Featuring panellists from key areas of the business, the day will explore a range of topics including:

EUCLID: CultureEuro Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 12 October
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email: info@euclid.info
More info: With many new opportunities for cultural co-operation projects and activities in Europe, this is an exciting time for the sector. As the UK's Cultural Contact Point for the EU, we have the very latest news on the new programmes for 2007, so if you are planning a project or collaboration or if you simply want the most up-to-date information, these seminars will be for you.Cultur€uro will highlight not only current and future EU funding opportunities but also ways in which cultural organisations can build partnerships, access other European sources of funding and deal with the challenges of the latest EU rules and regulations. The seminars will encompass a brief overview of the EU - knowing how it works can help you know what's in it for you; a summary of EU funding programmes from 2007 including the new trans-national and Structural Funds, and - for the first time - summary information on new rural opportunities arising from the revised CAP regulations:An overview of non-EU opportunities, including European trusts and foundations, as well as bursaries, grants and awards; Key requirements for EU programmes and tips for developing a proposal; Tips for building partnerships across Europe, including inside advice on where and how to start, and to foster, new relationships

Promoting Your Website on A Shoestring
Organiser: MusicLeader West Midlands
Date: 12 October
Location: Coventry
Cost: £50 (£37.50 concessions)
Email: info@amtcc.org.uk
More info: If you would like to be able to promote or advertise your work or your organisation on the Internet, using inexpensive but effective marketing techniques, this course is a must. The day will cover: techniques for optimising your website for search engines; how to design your website to get your “most desired response”; tried and tested techniques for your website health check; and an introduction to electronic newsletters and email marketing. Throughout the day participants will begin to construct an internet marketing action plan which they can apply within their own organisation.

EUCLID: Rural Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 12 October
Location: Brighton
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email: info@euclid.info
More info:  Established in 1957 as one of the original two EU Structural Funds, the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy - its CAP - has always had the potential to support cultural and creative inititaitve in a rural setting. Now, following years of debate amongst the Member States over CAP reform, the CAP is finally changing - and this potential for cultural and creative project, is finally set to become a reality - through the emergence of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - the new EAFRD. This seminar programme examines the workings of the European Rural Development Regulation that is driving these changes - and the proposals for its implementation in England by DEFRA, through the new EU Rural Development Programme for England 2007-2013. As a dynamic and new Programme due to begin in 2007, these seminars aim to provide up-to-the-moment information on the implementation of the new programme, its policy priorities, and its new administrative arrangements - all presented in a way that is designed to enable cultural professionals and arts development staff to identify the priorities for the Fund, and know their local contact points so that they can seek to influence the detail of the programme both whilst it is subject of an England-wide consultation and afterwards, when it is being implemented at regional level.

Collaboration, Not Competition
Organiser: MakingMusic
Date: 12 October
Location: Wellingborough
Cost: free
Email: micaela@makingmusic.org.uk 
More info: These events happen each quarter for the benefit of people in the arts, and we are extending a special invitation to Making Music members within striking distance. 

EUCLID: Workspace Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 13 October
Location: Birmingham
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email: info@euclid.info
More info: As the importance of artists and creative business has become recognised as a key drive for economic, social and cultural well-being and growth, so the issue of creating an environment in which artists and creative enterprise can flourish has risen up the policy and strategy agenda in recent years. As a result a number of public and private initiatives have led to different models for workspace development. This seminar - a repeat of that held earlier this year - explores the origins and funding for these workspaces - and examines the details, and the opportunities these offer to the artists and creatives which occupy these developments. So how effective are these developments? Who do they benefit for real? Are they sustainable from the artists’ points of view? How are they financed? And how do they impact on the communities and fit within the public policy priorities where they take place? To explore these issues and others, Euclid will repeat the successful half-day seminars, which are designed to illustrate and highlight the key issues and challenges involved in creating appropriate workspaces for artists and creative individuals

EUCLID: Rural Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 13 October
Location: Birmingham
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email: info@euclid.info
More info:  Established in 1957 as one of the original two EU Structural Funds, the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy - its CAP - has always had the potential to support cultural and creative inititaitve in a rural setting. Now, following years of debate amongst the Member States over CAP reform, the CAP is finally changing - and this potential for cultural and creative project, is finally set to become a reality - through the emergence of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - the new EAFRD. This seminar programme examines the workings of the European Rural Development Regulation that is driving these changes - and the proposals for its implementation in England by DEFRA, through the new EU Rural Development Programme for England 2007-2013. As a dynamic and new Programme due to begin in 2007, these seminars aim to provide up-to-the-moment information on the implementation of the new programme, its policy priorities, and its new administrative arrangements - all presented in a way that is designed to enable cultural professionals and arts development staff to identify the priorities for the Fund, and know their local contact points so that they can seek to influence the detail of the programme both whilst it is subject of an England-wide consultation and afterwards, when it is being implemented at regional level. The seminar will cover the following:

Design Does it Training for Public Sector
Organiser: Design Business Assocation
Date: 13, 20, 27 October (also runs in March 2007)
Location: London
Cost: £1400
Email: training@dba.org.uk
More info: Commissioning effective design is complex. The Design Does It training programme is aimed at marketing and communications professionals in the public and will help you commission and manage design projects efficiently and effectively every time – from selecting the right agency and writing a coherent brief, through to getting buy-in on concepts from colleagues and other stake holders at the right time.

Non Sync Sound Recording and Design
Organiser: Sheffield Independent Film
Date: 14 - 15 October
Location: Sheffield
Cost: £130
Email: admin.sif@workstation.org.uk
More info: Bevis Bowden, Cinematographer and Head of Production at Film and Video Umbrella will run a two-day theory and practice-based workshop presenting unique examples of recently produced artist film and exploring what camera and lighting techniques were used to achieve the final results 

Single Camera Directing
Organiser: Screenhouse Productions
Date: 16 October
Location: Leeds
Cost: £99
Email: barbara.govan@screenhouse.co.uk
More info: Aimed at those interested in single camera directing on location.

EUCLID: CultureEuro Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 16 October
Location: Bristol
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email: info@euclid.info
More info: With many new opportunities for cultural co-operation projects and activities in Europe, this is an exciting time for the sector. As the UK's Cultural Contact Point for the EU, we have the very latest news on the new programmes for 2007, so if you are planning a project or collaboration or if you simply want the most up-to-date information, these seminars will be for you.Cultur€uro will highlight not only current and future EU funding opportunities but also ways in which cultural organisations can build partnerships, access other European sources of funding and deal with the challenges of the latest EU rules and regulations. The seminars will encompass A brief overview of the EU - knowing how it works can help you know what's in it for you A summary of EU funding programmes from 2007 including the new trans-national and Structural Funds, and - for the first time - summary information on new rural opportunities arising from the revised CAP regulations: An overview of non-EU opportunities, including European trusts and foundations, as well as bursaries, grants and awards Key requirements for EU programmes and tips for developing a proposal Tips for building partnerships across Europe, including inside advice on where and how to start, and to foster, new relationships

EUCLID: Rural Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 16 October
Location: Manchester
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email: info@euclid.info
More info:  Established in 1957 as one of the original two EU Structural Funds, the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy - its CAP - has always had the potential to support cultural and creative inititaitve in a rural setting. Now, following years of debate amongst the Member States over CAP reform, the CAP is finally changing - and this potential for cultural and creative project, is finally set to become a reality - through the emergence of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - the new EAFRD. This seminar programme examines the workings of the European Rural Development Regulation that is driving these changes - and the proposals for its implementation in England by DEFRA, through the new EU Rural Development Programme for England 2007-2013. As a dynamic and new Programme due to begin in 2007, these seminars aim to provide up-to-the-moment information on the implementation of the new programme, its policy priorities, and its new administrative arrangements - all presented in a way that is designed to enable cultural professionals and arts development staff to identify the priorities for the Fund, and know their local contact points so that they can seek to influence the detail of the programme both whilst it is subject of an England-wide consultation and afterwards, when it is being implemented at regional level.

Supporting Teenagers Through Public Libraries
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 17 October
Location: London
Cost: £170-240
email: training@cilip.org.uk
More info: Teenagers can be awkward customers in many ways for a library service.  However, many library authorities have developed excellent relationships with teenagers and are delivering services to them that are relevant, innovative and highly valued.  This course for public library staff will examine strategies to enhance and strengthen library services to teenagers.

EUCLID: Rural Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 18 October
Location: Newcastle
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email: info@euclid.info
More info:  Established in 1957 as one of the original two EU Structural Funds, the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy - its CAP - has always had the potential to support cultural and creative inititaitve in a rural setting. Now, following years of debate amongst the Member States over CAP reform, the CAP is finally changing - and this potential for cultural and creative project, is finally set to become a reality - through the emergence of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - the new EAFRD. This seminar programme examines the workings of the European Rural Development Regulation that is driving these changes - and the proposals for its implementation in England by DEFRA, through the new EU Rural Development Programme for England 2007-2013. As a dynamic and new Programme due to begin in 2007, these seminars aim to provide up-to-the-moment information on the implementation of the new programme, its policy priorities, and its new administrative arrangements - all presented in a way that is designed to enable cultural professionals and arts development staff to identify the priorities for the Fund, and know their local contact points so that they can seek to influence the detail of the programme both whilst it is subject of an England-wide consultation and afterwards, when it is being implemented at regional level.

Creative Business Training: Market Research, Competition and Business Planning
Organiser: Cumbria Institute of the Arts
Date: 18 October 2006
Location: Cumbria
Cost: free
Email: peter.murray@cumbria.ac.uk
More info: Creative people with a business idea are invited to attend Cumbria Institute of the Arts Brampton Road campys for 8 weekly evening seminars from 6-9pm.  Participants who complete the course will gain a unique insight into the development of an effective business plan which will enable them to set up their own creative business and make their dreams a reality.

Employing Deaf and Disabled People
Organiser: SHAPE - Disabled and Deaf People and the Arts
Date: 18 October 2006
Location: London
Cost: £120 + VAT
Email: openthedoor@shapearts.org.uk
More info: Suitable for delegates with management responsibility, or repsonsibility for human resources in a paid or unpaid capacity e.g trustee

Bronze/Silver Arts Awards Adviser Training
Organiser: CapeUK
Date: 19 October
Location: Sheffield
Cost: £100
Email: http://www.artsaward.org.uk/contact/
More info: The Arts Award is an accredited programme which recognises young people's development as young artists and young arts leaders.  It works for young people of all interests and activities. 

Bronze/Silver Arts Awards Adviser Training
Organiser: CapeUK
Date: 19 October
Location: Sheffield
Cost: £100
Email: http://www.artsaward.org.uk/contact/
More info: The Arts Award is an accredited programme which recognises young people's development as young artists and young arts leaders.  It works for young people of all interests and activities. 

Marketing Skills
Organiser: Interchange Training
Date: 20 October 2006
Location: London
Cost: see http://interchange.org.uk/training/fees/index.html
Email: training@interchange.org.uk
More info: Managing and/or supervising staff can be demanding and rewarding. This workshop covers the primary responsibilities of achieving the task and developing and supporting individuals. You will be able to develop your ability and confidence to: conduct fair and motivating staff appraisals; delegate effectively; provide on-going support and coaching to staff; challenge under-performance and difficult staff situations; motivate staff and build and maintain high performing teams.

EUCLID: Rural Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 20 October
Location: Exeter
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email: info@euclid.info
More info:  Established in 1957 as one of the original two EU Structural Funds, the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy - its CAP - has always had the potential to support cultural and creative inititaitve in a rural setting. Now, following years of debate amongst the Member States over CAP reform, the CAP is finally changing - and this potential for cultural and creative project, is finally set to become a reality - through the emergence of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - the new EAFRD. This seminar programme examines the workings of the European Rural Development Regulation that is driving these changes - and the proposals for its implementation in England by DEFRA, through the new EU Rural Development Programme for England 2007-2013. As a dynamic and new Programme due to begin in 2007, these seminars aim to provide up-to-the-moment information on the implementation of the new programme, its policy priorities, and its new administrative arrangements - all presented in a way that is designed to enable cultural professionals and arts development staff to identify the priorities for the Fund, and know their local contact points so that they can seek to influence the detail of the programme both whilst it is subject of an England-wide consultation and afterwards, when it is being implemented at regional level.

One Day ScriptWriting Workshop
Organiser: Straight Curve
Date: 21October
Location: London
Cost: £130
Email: info@straightcurve.co.uk
More info: To become a scriptwriter you need to learn the fundamental principles of scriptwriting. This workshop offers you all you need to know about the basics of scriptwriting from starting with your idea to finished script

Non Sync Sound Recording and Design
Organiser: Sheffield Independent Film
Date: 21 - 22 October
Location: Sheffield
Cost: £130
Email: admin.sif@workstation.org.uk
More info: Sound Artist and Designer, Ron Wright will run a two day workshop introducing artists and filmmakers to theories and practice surrounding non-sync sound design. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own soundscapes using surround sound technology and discuss potential ways of exhibiting and developing their work

How to Make Compelling Copy
Organiser: University of the Arts
Date: 23 October
Location: London
Cost: £175
Contact email/website: shortcourse@csm.arts.ac.uk
More info: Copywriting can play a vital part in promoting a business, product or cause. Some people have a particular flair for words, but anyone can learn the fundamental techniques that professional writers use to persuade their audience. On this one-day course, you’ll find out how to create more effective copy for brochures, websites, direct mail and a range of other media. Your tutor will show you how to identify the key proposition, structure your copy coherently and generate the headlines and plays on words that can give your writing a real lift. Please bring examples of your own work for constructive feedback.

EUCLID: Education and Training for the Cultural Sector: What Does Europe Have to Offer?
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 23 October
Location: Liverpool
Cost: £141
Email: info@euclid.info
More info: Education, training and lifelong learning are key priorities for the European Union, especially in the light of the goal of the Lisbon Agenda “to create the most competitive knowledge based economy in the world by 2010”.  New programmes begin in 2007 which will offer opportunities for support for projects and collaborations across Europe - and in the meantime, the Bologna Process continues its progress towards a new Higher Education Framework for Europe.

But what does all of this mean for the cultural sector?   

This conference will address these issues and questions.  The programme will include:

• Updates on the new EU funding programmes for education (with presentations from both the UK agencies responsible for these programmes), and on the Bologna Process
• Experts from Europe and the UK presenting and discussing a range of innovative projects and approaches to education and training across Europe
• The UK launch of “Another Brick in the Wall”, a new publication analysing cultural management education in Europe
• An opportunity to join the debate about the relevance of education and training provision to the needs of employers
• A chance to network with European and UK colleagues

Making Applications and Proposals
Organiser: Cultural Enterprise Office
Date: 26 October
Location: Glasgow
Cost: see website
email: info@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk
More info: see website

Making Book Jackets Work
Organiser: Scottish Publishers Association
Date: 27 October
Location: see website
Cost: £95
Email: enquiries@scottishbooks.org
More info: Never judge a book by its cover? Have you ever considered what the jacket says about the book? If a book cover has just 5 seconds to capture the reader’s attention and imagination, how can you ensure that your book is always the one that is chosen? In such competitive markets, book jackets are becoming increasingly important in securing sales. This seminar will examine what makes a good jacket and what makes a good jacket commercially successful. The seminar will also examine how book buyers use jackets in their buying decisions. Speakers will include a designer and a leading bookseller. This course will give you valuable insight into creating the most effective jackets. Discussion and exercises will include: • Jacket function • Commercial design • What makes a good jacket? • Influencing the trade buyer and consumer • Briefing the designer • Thinking about your market

Planning Your Time And Your Project
Organiser: Cultural Enterprise Office
Date: 27 October
Location: Edinburgh
Cost: see website
Email: info@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk
More info: see website

Going beyond Google
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 30 October
Location: London
Cost: £190 - 260
email: training@cilip.org.uk
More info: Whilst Google is an excellent search engine, it cannot include the whole set of Internet information resources in its cache  Material from the "invisible web" can be very useful for library and information professionals and this workshop will highlight alternative search engines and resources that offer different functionality appropriate for specific types of information requirement. 

EUCLID: CultureEuro Seminar
Organiser: EUCLID
Date: 30 October
Location: Sheffield
Cost: £94 (inc VAT)
Email: info@euclid.info
More info: With many new opportunities for cultural co-operation projects and activities in Europe, this is an exciting time for the sector. As the UK's Cultural Contact Point for the EU, we have the very latest news on the new programmes for 2007, so if you are planning a project or collaboration or if you simply want the most up-to-date information, these seminars will be for you.Cultur€uro will highlight not only current and future EU funding opportunities but also ways in which cultural organisations can build partnerships, access other European sources of funding and deal with the challenges of the latest EU rules and regulations. The seminars will encompass: A brief overview of the EU - knowing how it works can help you know what's in it for you A summary of EU funding programmes from 2007 including the new trans-national and Structural Funds, and - for the first time - summary information on new rural opportunities arising from the revised CAP regulations: An overview of non-EU opportunities, including European trusts and foundations, as well as bursaries, grants and awards Key requirements for EU programmes and tips for developing a proposal Tips for building partnerships across Europe, including inside advice on where and how to start, and to foster, new relationships

Introduction to Sponsorship
Organiser: AandB South East
Date: 30 October
Location: Kent Music SChol
Cost: £60 + VAT
Email: helen.gunton@AandB.org.uk
More info: Arts & Business South East runs Introduction to Sponsorship nine times across the South East every year. The day is aimed at those with no sponsorship experience as well as those who wish to refresh themselves of the fundamental principles and practice of this important part of the arts funding mix.

Projects: From  Ideas to Reality
Organiser: Cultural Enterprise Office
Date: 31 October
Location: Edinburgh
Cost: £25
email: caitlin.armstrong@scottishbookstrust.com
More info: Scottish writers are being offered more and more opportunities to create and deliver longer-term projects and residencies. To help with this process, words@work is joining forces with the Cultural Enterprise Office to introduce writers to the skills and pitfalls of project work. This useful one-day course is aimed at writers at all stages in their careers with little or no experience of organising projects. Course content will include: Form filling, basic fundraising, working with others, tips on multi-tasking and time management as well as project promotion

Customer Care
Organiser: SHAPE - Disabled and Deaf People and the Arts
Date: 31 October 2006
Location: London
Cost: £120 + VAT per booking
Email: openthedoor@shapearts.org.uk
More info: Particular target groups: Receptionists, ushers and catering staff in the arts, cultural and leisure industries.

Planning and Designing Effective e-Learning Programmes
Organiser: CILIP
Date: 31 October
Location: London
Cost: £180-250
email: training@cilip.org.uk
More info: SIf you are considering e-learning as part of your user education or staff development strategy, this workshop will provide a pragmatic guide to e-learning in library and information services.  

Bronze/Silver Arts Awards Adviser Training
Organiser: CapeUK
Date: 31 October
Location: Bradford
Cost: £100
Email: http://www.artsaward.org.uk/contact/
More info: The Arts Award is an accredited programme which recognises young people's development as young artists and young arts leaders.  It works for young people of all interests and activities. 

Acting Masterclass for Deaf/BSL Users
Organiser: EQUATA
Date: 31 October
Location: Exeter
Cost: £180-250
email: training@cilip.org.uk
More info: This workshop will be British Sign Language Led and is aimed at Deaf participants and BSL users. The workshop will focus on: Facial Expressions, Body Language, Improvisation, Theatre Games.  The Masterclass is free. If you are interested in coming along or would like any more information please get in touch with Equata on 01392 219440 or email info@equata.co.uk.