The ‘Creativity Thirst’ programme is organised by the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) and aims to help individuals considering self employment or hoping to earn extra income from the creative industries to develop the necessary skills.

Participants will also receive guidance from a mentor who will prompt and guide them through this experience and all within a creative learning environment. This project has been developed by the WEA in response to specific needs identified in the Creative Industries and follows on from the highly successful pilot scheme which took place last year.

Anyone with a level 2 qualification or above in their skill area is eligible to apply.  A wide range of skills are eligible, including music, film, photography, textiles, craft, digital imaging and gaming.

Programmes will run in:
The Strule Arts Centre, Omagh

• Irresistible Business Level 2: 6.45 - 9.45pm, from Tues 14 Sept  for 13 weeks
• Professional Practice in The Creative Industries Level 1: 10am-5pm, Sat 9 October, 6 & 20 Nov 2010, 10.00am-5.00pm.

The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Armagh

• Irresistible Business Level 2: 6.45 - 9.45pm, from Thurs 23 Sept for 13 weeks.
• Professional Practice in The Creative Industries Level 1: 10am-5pm, Sat 9 October, 6 & 20 November 2010

The University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus

• Irresistible Business Level 2: 6.45 - 9.45pm from Tues 21 Sept for 13 weeks
• Professional Practice in The Creative Industries Level 1: 10am-5pm, Sat 16 Oct & 13 Nov

All sessions have been scheduled outside office hours to allow maximum accessibility. Additional taster sessions will also take place in each location in the autumn.  

This project is offered FREE to the learner and begins this month. Content is accredited by CCEA and the Open College Network Northern Ireland.

Further information or to apply email Carole Kane or call (028) 9032 9718.