Small Fry's Building Blocks of Freelance Illustration | Online Talk
Are you struggling to make the jump into freelance illustration? Maybe you’re wanting a bit more support on how to present your portfolio, attract the attention of clients or diversify your income? Small Fry’s got you covered!
Maisy and Sarah will be sharing everything you need to consider when starting out - from their own personal experiences and learning curves.
What’s included in this talk:
The do’s and dont’s of setting up a website and presenting your portfolio
Diversifying your income, time management and part-time jobs and how to juggle these things whilst maintaining your mental wellbeing
E-commerce, wholesale and navigating setting up a shop
How important is having a ‘style’ and our thoughts on finding a ‘style’
Lots of useful information we wished we knew when starting out, including tax returns, social media scheduling, newsletters and how to contact clients
Resources and tips for publishing, editorial and e-commerce, including our favourite platforms and apps
Essential business skills
and more!
Feedback:
"This was a really comprehensive workshop with lots of great tips on every aspect of being a freelance illustrator. Sarah and Maisy were both lovely and talked about their own journeys with great honesty and generosity. I left with lots of great resources and the motivation to take the next steps in my freelancing career. I would highly recommend this workshop, whether you are at the start of your illustration journey or already have some experience but are feeling stuck and need some guidance!" - Céline Moya (@celinemdraws)
“Eighteen pages of notes! Thanks for being so thorough! It was a great talk!”
“This workshop answered all the mysteries about how to get started as a freelance illustrator. Like, what do illustrators do all day? (a lot of admin and reaching out to potential clients, with some drawing on the side ;))”
Format of the session:
This session will run on 30th April 2025 and is £60.
It will be divided into two sessions, 10:30 - 12 pm followed by a lunch break, then will continue 1:30 pm - 3pm.
PLEASE NOTE: Zoom details will be sent out the morning of the event. With this purchase you will receive access to the recording of the talk for 1 month after the live event.
Maisy and Sarah have put this masterclass together knowing the struggles of starting out as freelance illustrators, it can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. The masterclass has been put together considering the current creative landscape, each contributing as freelancers actively working in the industry and sharing up-to-date insights from different areas within illustration and managing a creative business.
Add On: Written Portfolio Review | £45
If you’re in need of a little more support and personalised advice, submit your website or portfolio for a written portfolio review. Limited spots available!
Once purchased, please email your website link or portfolio to hello@smallfrycollective.com
Email three of your main concerns you’d like to address surrounding your portfolio or website (please do this part after you’ve watched the talk as it may help spark inspiration for your questions).
Alongside advice and feedback, you’ll receive 3 action points to implement going forward, alongside references and links to explore.
Expect to receive feedback within 2 weeks after the live event.
Are you struggling to make the jump into freelance illustration? Maybe you’re wanting a bit more support on how to present your portfolio, attract the attention of clients or diversify your income? Small Fry’s got you covered!
Maisy and Sarah will be sharing everything you need to consider when starting out - from their own personal experiences and learning curves.
What’s included in this talk:
The do’s and dont’s of setting up a website and presenting your portfolio
Diversifying your income, time management and part-time jobs and how to juggle these things whilst maintaining your mental wellbeing
E-commerce, wholesale and navigating setting up a shop
How important is having a ‘style’ and our thoughts on finding a ‘style’
Lots of useful information we wished we knew when starting out, including tax returns, social media scheduling, newsletters and how to contact clients
Resources and tips for publishing, editorial and e-commerce, including our favourite platforms and apps
Essential business skills
and more!
Feedback:
"This was a really comprehensive workshop with lots of great tips on every aspect of being a freelance illustrator. Sarah and Maisy were both lovely and talked about their own journeys with great honesty and generosity. I left with lots of great resources and the motivation to take the next steps in my freelancing career. I would highly recommend this workshop, whether you are at the start of your illustration journey or already have some experience but are feeling stuck and need some guidance!" - Céline Moya (@celinemdraws)
“Eighteen pages of notes! Thanks for being so thorough! It was a great talk!”
“This workshop answered all the mysteries about how to get started as a freelance illustrator. Like, what do illustrators do all day? (a lot of admin and reaching out to potential clients, with some drawing on the side ;))”
Format of the session:
This session will run on 30th April 2025 and is £60.
It will be divided into two sessions, 10:30 - 12 pm followed by a lunch break, then will continue 1:30 pm - 3pm.
PLEASE NOTE: Zoom details will be sent out the morning of the event. With this purchase you will receive access to the recording of the talk for 1 month after the live event.
Maisy and Sarah have put this masterclass together knowing the struggles of starting out as freelance illustrators, it can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. The masterclass has been put together considering the current creative landscape, each contributing as freelancers actively working in the industry and sharing up-to-date insights from different areas within illustration and managing a creative business.
Add On: Written Portfolio Review | £45
If you’re in need of a little more support and personalised advice, submit your website or portfolio for a written portfolio review. Limited spots available!
Once purchased, please email your website link or portfolio to hello@smallfrycollective.com
Email three of your main concerns you’d like to address surrounding your portfolio or website (please do this part after you’ve watched the talk as it may help spark inspiration for your questions).
Alongside advice and feedback, you’ll receive 3 action points to implement going forward, alongside references and links to explore.
Expect to receive feedback within 2 weeks after the live event.
Are you struggling to make the jump into freelance illustration? Maybe you’re wanting a bit more support on how to present your portfolio, attract the attention of clients or diversify your income? Small Fry’s got you covered!
Maisy and Sarah will be sharing everything you need to consider when starting out - from their own personal experiences and learning curves.
What’s included in this talk:
The do’s and dont’s of setting up a website and presenting your portfolio
Diversifying your income, time management and part-time jobs and how to juggle these things whilst maintaining your mental wellbeing
E-commerce, wholesale and navigating setting up a shop
How important is having a ‘style’ and our thoughts on finding a ‘style’
Lots of useful information we wished we knew when starting out, including tax returns, social media scheduling, newsletters and how to contact clients
Resources and tips for publishing, editorial and e-commerce, including our favourite platforms and apps
Essential business skills
and more!
Feedback:
"This was a really comprehensive workshop with lots of great tips on every aspect of being a freelance illustrator. Sarah and Maisy were both lovely and talked about their own journeys with great honesty and generosity. I left with lots of great resources and the motivation to take the next steps in my freelancing career. I would highly recommend this workshop, whether you are at the start of your illustration journey or already have some experience but are feeling stuck and need some guidance!" - Céline Moya (@celinemdraws)
“Eighteen pages of notes! Thanks for being so thorough! It was a great talk!”
“This workshop answered all the mysteries about how to get started as a freelance illustrator. Like, what do illustrators do all day? (a lot of admin and reaching out to potential clients, with some drawing on the side ;))”
Format of the session:
This session will run on 30th April 2025 and is £60.
It will be divided into two sessions, 10:30 - 12 pm followed by a lunch break, then will continue 1:30 pm - 3pm.
PLEASE NOTE: Zoom details will be sent out the morning of the event. With this purchase you will receive access to the recording of the talk for 1 month after the live event.
Maisy and Sarah have put this masterclass together knowing the struggles of starting out as freelance illustrators, it can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. The masterclass has been put together considering the current creative landscape, each contributing as freelancers actively working in the industry and sharing up-to-date insights from different areas within illustration and managing a creative business.
Add On: Written Portfolio Review | £45
If you’re in need of a little more support and personalised advice, submit your website or portfolio for a written portfolio review. Limited spots available!
Once purchased, please email your website link or portfolio to hello@smallfrycollective.com
Email three of your main concerns you’d like to address surrounding your portfolio or website (please do this part after you’ve watched the talk as it may help spark inspiration for your questions).
Alongside advice and feedback, you’ll receive 3 action points to implement going forward, alongside references and links to explore.
Expect to receive feedback within 2 weeks after the live event.