Experience Opportunity

Creative Freelancing

Working as a freelancer in the arts but worried about dealing with finances?  Or are you thinking about becoming a freelancer and don’t know where to start? Then sign up now!

Held every Wednesday evening for 6 weeks, you’ll get the chance to learn all about:

  • Week 1: Business/legal structure, insurance, managing your finances and creative IP 
  • Week 2: Branding, pricing and what type of freelance business model is best for you?  
  • Week 3: How to finance your business, how to create budgets and bid for work 
  • Week 4: Marketing, social media and sales  
  • Week 5: Building business networks and how to pitch 
  • Week 6: Pitching and action plans

Key information:

  • Who? Delivered by University of South Wales’ Startup Stiwdio
  • When? Every Wednesday, 6-8.30pm from 13 January to 17 February
  • Where? Wales Millennium Centre (except for the final session on 17 February, which will be held at Startup Stiwdio)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Deadine: Monday 23 November 2026, 10am

For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!

Requirements

This opportunity is open to young people aged 18-30.

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