Getting Started in Producing with Steph Connell

Starting an artistic project can feel overwhelming. Often at this point, you’re flying solo with lots of big, beautiful ideas — but sitting down and actually starting (or even knowing where to start) can feel impossible. That’s where a producer can help.

Getting Started is an introductory workshop for emerging producers and self-producing artists who are right at the beginnings of an idea. Across the day, we’ll break down the fundamentals of producing and help distill your next big thing into simple, achievable steps to get you on the road to making it happen.

What We’ll Cover

• What a producer actually does
• How to talk about your project
• Figuring out what you need (money, people, time)
• Project timelines and planning
• Building a basic budget

The day will also include space for group discussion and peer exchange — a chance to meet others at a similar stage, share ideas and build connections across the sector.

Who it’s for

This workshop is designed for:

• Artists self-producing their own work
• Emerging producers looking to build experience
• Anyone early in their producing journey or moving into producing from another discipline

The session focuses on small-scale, studio-based work and is best suited to those at the early stages of developing a project.

Participants should come with an idea they can use as a case study throughout the day — this could be something you’re already working on or just a new concept you’d like to explore.

Key Dates

Applications close on Sunday 16 November (11pm) Applicants will hear back by Friday 28 November

How to take part

Spaces are limited to 12 participants.

To apply, please fill out this short form so we can get a sense of your experience and what you’d like to gain from the day.