Fortuna Moore of digital marketing company Skyzack leads this session for artists and creatives seeking to understand which is the best platform for them and how to create simple and effective social media campaigns.

Tickets: £15*

Book online here or call 0161 912 5616.

This session will cover:

• understanding the platforms - Instagram / Tiktok / Facebook etc - which is best for artists?

• simple tips on creating content - when to use images, when to use video

• creating a simple campaign - how to generate interest leading to a craft fair / exhibition / performance

• General advice on frequency of posts / types of posts - eg: stories / reels etc

About the Trainer

Fortuna has spent over a decade in digital marketing, helping small and independent businesses and individuals build their online presence.

For the past few years she has also been the social media manager for a leading contemporary craft and art event, which keeps her close to the world of artists and makers and the people who follow them.

• * If booked with our Photography skills workshop, then both sessions are £25 (a £5 discount)

• ** This session includes a lunch break.

Photographer Jason Lock leads this session for 2D & 3D artists, looking at how to create professional level product shots on low or no budget.

Tickets: £15*

Book online here or call 0161 912 5616.

Essential advice for how to make your work look its best.

This is a ‘do it yourself’ guide to photographing your own work, revealing tips and tricks to help you photograph your work to its best advantage – ideal for artists and creatives looking to improve how their work is presented.

About the Trainer

Jason Lock is a hugely experienced photographer and film maker.

Through his production company, he works with a range of clients, including the Science Museum Group, the National Trust and Manchester Art Gallery.

• If booked with our Social Media Skills workshop, then both sessions are £25 (a £5 discount)

For writers working on short film, television and cinema projects, this six part course led by Ric Michael (former Head of Development, Baby Cow TV) looks at how to structure your narrative, develop characters and create pitches.

Tickets: £200

Book online here or call 0161 912 5616

Dates: 05, 12, 19 & 26 October, 02 and 09 November 2026

For writers working on short film, television and cinema projects, this six part course led by Ric Michael (former Head of Development, Baby Cow TV) looks at how to structure your narrative, develop characters and create pitches.

In-depth sessions will cover different aspects of the script development process including:

• Refine your script

• Understand character

• Develop narrative arcs

• Pitching your work

Learn how the TV industry works for scriptwriters.

All participants get free entry to Meet The Producers on 2nd Feb 2027.

About the Trainer

Ric Michael is former Head of Development at Baby Cow Manchester.

He has built a reputation as a professional and inspirational trainer, with an ability to deliver hard skills and personal mentoring.

He launched Manchester Poetry Festival and produced events for Granada TV. Ric was commissioned to make a range of live poetry programmes for BBC3 for multi-­award winning Baby Cow Productions.

Ric became Head of Development for Baby Cow Manchester, which developed “Gavin & Stacey” and established its reputation for bringing through and nurturing creative talent.

The return of Puppet Masters, delivered by CIT and the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive.

Tickets £25 Full Price, £15 Concession, £5 Students/Pupils

Book online here or call 0161 912 5616.

Meet The Puppet Masters is a one-day event featuring a series of masterclass sessions and panel discussions featuring leading animators, creative artists and figures from the film and TV industry.

The event is ideal for animators, filmmakers, artists working with animation and fans of hand-drawn and stop-motion animation.

Speakers’ details will be announced soon.

Calling all budding writers looking to work in TV comedy and drama. CIT offers a unique opportunity to meet commissioners and script producers working in television.

Tickets £20

Book online here or call 0161 912 5616

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet current NW based producers to find out about:

- Commissioning

- What production companies are looking for from writers

- How to approach them and work as a writer in television

The panel will discuss how to get your work to commissioners, current trends within the industry, who to target and how to reach them with your scripts.

The discussion features a question and answer format to ensure that you get the chance to put your queries to the panel.

Speakers’ details will be announced soon.