Open Creative Courses and Workshops
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Creative Business Workshop
Elevate your creative business with this comprehensive workshop tailored for artists. Learn to harmonize your artistic identity with strategic business planning. Master customer insights, competitive analysis, and sustainable success, all while building a business that supports—not stifles—your art. Enjoy year-long guidance to keep your goals on track.
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Creative Growth Workshop
Unlock your creative potential with six transformative lessons designed for artists and creators. Define your artistic purpose, set achievable 12-month goals, and craft a personalized roadmap to nurture your creative growth—all while staying true to your unique vision.
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Identity and Branding for Artists
Struggling to communicate a brand that resonates with fans and customers? This course helps you create a powerful, cohesive brand identity that elevates your art’s impact and recognition, ensuring your creative voice stands out in a crowded market.
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A Product Approach for Artists
Turn your art into a market-ready product with confidence. This course equips you with the mindset and strategies to position your creations for success, helping you stand out and sell effectively.
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Being Kind to Yourself and Your Art
Break free from self-doubt and embrace compassion for your art and yourself. This course teaches you to silence your inner critic, nurture positivity, and develop a self-dialogue that inspires and uplifts your creative journey.
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Creative Growth Framework
Uncover the five transformative stages of artistic growth in this illuminating course. Learn to nurture your creativity, sustain your passion, and flourish as an artist with actionable insights and timeless guidance.
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Staying True to Yourself and Your Art
Stay authentically you in a world of pressures and trends. This empowering course guides artists to express their true selves confidently and create meaningful, uncompromised work that resonates deeply.
We Believe:
Every artist has the potential to earn a living from their art.
The identity of the artist and their creations form the foundation of a thriving creative business.
In honoring the unique creative process of each artist.
In a non-judgmental approach that embraces all types, styles, and perspectives of art.
Artists deserve a safe, supportive space to grow and flourish creatively.
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FAQs
What specific outcomes can I expect from the Creative Growth Workshop?
You can expect to develop a deeper connection with your artistic identity, history, and future direction. The Creative Growth Workshop is designed to help artists cultivate a more focused approach to their art and attain the right mental and emotional perspective for creative growth.
How much time will I need to dedicate each week?
All our courses are on-demand, so the time commitment is flexible and up to you. However, we recommend dedicating at least one hour per week once you start a course.
Are your courses suitable for beginners or only for experienced artists?
Our courses cater to artists of all experience levels. Beginners will build a strong foundation for their art, identity, and creative business, while experienced artists will discover techniques for refining, expanding, and transforming their practice.
What kind of support will I receive during the 12-month commitment?
We offer two 12-month partnerships:
Creative Business Partnership
You will receive all workshop lessons live in a small group setting, allowing for real-time questions and interactive learning that isn’t possible with on-demand courses. After the workshop, you will have ongoing support for the remainder of the 12-month period to implement the business plan you created. This includes monthly check-ins and workshops to help you maintain creative balance while managing the business side of your art.
Creative Growth Partnership
This partnership also provides all workshop lessons live in a small group format. After completing the workshop, you'll receive continued support throughout the 12 months to live out the creative growth plan you developed. Monthly check-ins and workshops are provided to support your growth journey.
How personalized is the feedback and support?
In both the Creative Business Partnership and Creative Growth Partnership, all feedback and coaching are personalized to align with your unique goals and growth trajectory over the next 12 months.
Can I complete the course at my own pace?
Yes, all courses and workshops are on-demand, allowing you to work at your own pace.
What if I’m not sure about my creative identity yet?
Then you're in the perfect place! Our identity courses are designed to help artists discover and live their creative identity authentically. At Open Creative, your unique creative voice will emerge and flourish.
Are there any prerequisites or prior skills required?
We have some basic criteria for participating in Open Creative Courses:
You identify as an artist.
You use some method of creativity to create something you call art.
Suppose you’re a beginner without a solid artistic identity or method. In that case, we encourage you to join us and receive the support you need to develop your creative identity and find support while you build your creative methods.
Your art or method of creativity doesn’t have to be ‘traditional art’ for Open Creative to support you. For example, if your art is landscaping, and you consider your methods or processes of landscaping to be creative, then you are an artist with a creative method for your art. You are more than welcome here.
What resources or materials will be provided?
Some courses include materials to support your learning, while others intentionally do not, encouraging you to create your own. We aim to help you develop your unique path to creative growth.
Can I interact with other participants during the course?
Absolutely! You’ll have opportunities to connect with both current and former students.
Are there opportunities for one-on-one coaching?
Yes, one-on-one coaching is available. If you're interested, please reach out to Nathan in the Open Creative Community.