SLAP Workshops

SLAP Workshops

We love to share our knowledge with other creatives in the industry. We lead creative workshops and sessions for both arts organisations and independent artists

Current Workshops

Below you can find examples of workshops that we are currently offering. We are also open to creating bespoke workshops that give insights into our process and share the skills we have acquired throughout our careers.

  • A workshop for creatives who want to build a wider online audience for their work.

    This practical workshop will equip you with the tools to start making engaging social media content to promote your work across multiple channels.

    Workshop covers:

    • Discovering your unique 'niche' to stand out online.

    • How to find an online audience for your work

    • How to make shortform video content

    • Creating a social media strategy that is fun and not hard work!

  • A workshop for creatives who want to learn the fundamentals of audio editing, whether for podcasts, music, soundscapes, field recordings or sound effects.

    In this practical workshop, you will learn how to leverage free open-source software to create professional sounding audio content, demystifying technical audio and breaking down jargon. Perfect for everyone from beginners to more advanced users.

    Workshop covers:

    • EQ and noise removal for cleaner sounding audio

    • Setting levels and compression for perfect volumes

    • Cutting and moving audio to improve flow and structure

    • Stereo field and audio effects for creative production

    • Hardware considerations to get the sound right at source

  • A workshop for creatives who want to find opportunities and learn how to make their applications stand out

    Discover where to find creative opportunities, find out what makes a successful artist statement and learn how to make sure your applications have the best chance of success.

    This workshop will share how to find the best creative opportunities for your work as well as tips on how to make your applications stand out.

    Workshop covers:

    • The best places to look for opportunities

    • How to decide if the opportunity is for you

    • How to write a successful artist bio

    • How to make the application process easier

    • Getting your work supported

  • A workshop for performance makers who want to design their own QLAB showfiles for more seamless integration into a wide variety of venues.

    In this practical workshop you will learn everything you need to take control of the audio-visual requirements for your performance. All applicable to both the free and paid versions of QLAB, and suitable for everyone from beginners to more advanced users.

    Workshop covers:

    • Audio fades, looping and FX

    • Video and image playback

    • Opacity, warping and projection mapping

    • Timing and automation in cues

    • OSC commands for lighting desks and networked hardware

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