20. Transforming My Art Business: from Solo Classes to creating Online Courses

Hi my creatives, Welcome to my first Solo Podcast!Transforming My Art Business: from Solo Classes to creating Online Courses and a creative community.I made a list of all my favourite tools, tech, software and art materials that I use to create my courses - download it for FREE here:

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Chapters: Introduction:I'm Irene, an art teacher, community host, and illustrator for green organisations. I also paint large canvases. Follow me for art content and insights into the behind-the-scenes of my art business. In the last 1.5 years, I transformed my approach. The most significant change was transitioning from individual art classes to hosting an online community and membership.Embarking on Change: A year ago, my schedule buzzed with Zoom classes—drawing, charcoal, colour pencils. But then, I slammed the brakes, opting for a seismic shift to an online community and membership model, sprinkled with occasional courses. I explain why I decided to create online art courses and how I went about it.Decision to Transform: It wasn't just a decision; it was a transformation. Let's delve into the hurdles faced, the impact on my business, and the golden nuggets of wisdom unearthed along the way.Scaling the Heights: Why do I create online courses? Scaling up was the game plan. Enter online courses—a gateway to creating high-value content and reaching a broader audience.Courses Unveiled: From the inaugural landscape painting course to experimenting with limited color palettes, what I learned form creating my online art courses.Community Metamorphosis: Zooming into the community—free to paid, static to dynamic. Monthly live sessions, vibrant interactions, and a space for artistic souls to unite.Marketing Maze: Marketing a community differs from advertising individual classes. A learning curve? Definitely. A challenge worth conquering? Absolutely.Balancing Act:Navigating the solo entrepreneurial seas brings its own waves. Juggling community management, questions, and staying proactive—it's a balancing act.Work-Life Harmony: The transformation brought more than just business changes. Work hours reduced, personal painting time expanded. The art of finding balance.Joyful Exploration: Online courses became my playground. Crafting courses aligned with my passions, embracing the freedom to explore, and enjoying the ever-evolving artistic journey.★ ♥︎ ✸ ♥︎ FREEBEES:✸FREE Illustrated print at home bookmark: http://mail.makingsandmusings.com/bookmark✸FREE Watercolour cloud painting course: https://app.mailerlite.com/sites/preview/5678131ART CLASSES AND TUTORIALS ON YOUTUBE:🎨Painting the cliffs of dover/ normandy in watercolour: https://youtu.be/Q7eOBQlpwA8🎨 Painting a nighttime landscape in gouache: https://youtu.be/XCuQWGWTpiQ🎨Painting a mountain landscape in watercolours: https://youtu.be/p7I4nUZdKPYFind more creative tips, art classes, my original paintings and prints for sale here:🎨My website: www.makingsandmusings.com🎨My favorite art materials: www.makingsandmusings.com/FAQ🎨My Shop: www.makingsandmusings.com/shop🎨My art prints at INPRNT: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/makingsandmusings/creative community: www.makingsandmusings.com/community🎨Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/r/profile/Irene-Ruby/841652892?gr_tch_ref=on&gr_trp=onYou can find me here on social media: Instagram 💕@makingsandmusingsFacebook 💕@makingsandmusingsShop 💕 https://www.makingsandmusings.com/shop​Blog: https://www.makingsandmusings.com/blogPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/makingsandmusings


In the Makings and Musings Podcast I talk about all things creative! I talk about my own journey as an artist and course creator and I interview other creatives to learn about their creative businesses! If you want to start painting and drawing, Have a look at my collection of painting and drawing courses or consider joining my online creative community:https://www.makingsandmusings.com/You can try one of my classes for free here: http://events.makingsandmusings.com/free-classYou can also connect with me on social media:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/makingsandmusings/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingsandmusingsThank you for listening, Irene

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In this podcast we will hear from creatives and creators. They will share tips on finding your creative flow, on art materials, What their creative journey has been and They share insights in how they run their businesses in a world where sustainability is a must! The latests episodes of the podcast are audio visual and You are invited to paint or draw with us! If you do we would love to see your work! If you tag me @makingsandmusings and my guest in your posts we can see and share it on our socials.