WORKSHOP: Writing Your Creative Business Plan
Writing Your Creative Business Plan: a step-by-step guided workshop
This is an interactive and insightful workshop designed to demystify business plans and how to apply them to your creative practice.
Limited spots available – register today to secure your place!
At this workshop you will learn:
- The key elements of a business plan and why it’s important for your creative practice;
- How to articulate your vision, core values, marketing and action plan;
- Practical steps to draft your own business plan tailored to your discipline;
- How to apply your business plan to grant writing, gallery outreach, artist bios and more;
- Tips for breaking down the often-confusing language and layout of traditional business plans.
What do I get? All participants of this workshop will receive:
- A draft business plan template completed during the session;
- Expert advice on adapting your plan for different professional uses;
- Resources for further refining your plan after the workshop;
- A friendly and supportive environment to ask questions and share ideas.
Limited spots available – register today to secure your place!
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR
Sara is a creative entrepreneur and co-founder of Among the Trees, a reclaimed timber business in Marrickville that has been operating for over three years. With a background in interior architecture and a passion for sustainable, reclaimed materials, Sara has firsthand experience in building a creative business from the ground up. She recently developed her own business plan to transition into a full-time creative practice focused on ceramics and printmaking.
Drawing from her journey of balancing creativity and business, Sara’s workshop will guide participants through the essentials of writing a business plan tailored to creative practices. With a focus on clarifying vision, values, and practical next steps, the session aims to equip artists and makers with a structured plan to guide their creative practice and communicate their ideas effectively.
Photo by Frans van Heerden
Inner West Creative Network.
Supporting creative practice in the inner west
IWCN is a member-run, not-for-profit arts organisation dedicated to supporting, amplifying, and connecting creatives and artists. By fostering collaboration and championing creative expression, we aim to enrich the unique cultural landscape of the Inner West, ensuring its vibrant arts community continues to thrive.