New courses in 2025

Written By Lynn Mccadden

WYCreate has brought together some of the best industry experts in the country to help freelancers and microbusinesses to grow and thrive, by providing tailored creative industries skills development and business support. To date, 90 West Yorkshire-based creative freelancers and microbusinesses have received training in subjects ranging from branding and marketing, to financial management for freelancers, to AI for creative businesses. In 2025, partners including Bradford Producing Hub, Creative Wakefield, Everybody Arts and Quiplash will be rolling out new training in sustainable creative practice, exploring how to deliver creative health projects, diversity, building creative networks, immersive tech and access to funding.

  • Music Innovators workshops in Halifax, Huddersfield and Wakefield

  • A full-day workshop for creatives looking to develop immersive tech content and applications, delivered by the Academy of Live Technology in Production Park, Wakefield

  • New courses offering training in Opportunities in Creative Health, Innovation and sustainable use of materials and Sustainable business practices delivered by Everybody Arts in Halifax

  • Sustainable Creativity: Integrating Green Practices into Your Work

  • Two half-day workshops addressing major principles around Disability and accessibility, working with Disabled and LGBTQ+ artists and audiences

  • Business skills and leadership training tailored specifically for professionals in the creative sectors

  • Building skills in managing and building creative networks

  • Personalised coaching, training and access to funding for artists and cultural organisations

  • Business planning and access to funding for creatives

  • Digital empowerment: Building Skills in Data Collection, Audience Development, Programme Planning, and Evaluation

 

All training is FREE for artists, freelancers and microbusinesses (0-9 employees) based in West Yorkshire. Eligible artists and freelancers can benefit from financial support toward costs of travel and attendance.

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