This class will be taking place on Zoom and a selection of materials will be provided by post in advance as outlined below.*

A rare opportunity to make quick, close-up studies of this shy and much-loved creature. Durer, Rembrandt, Hoffman, Da Vinci – throughout history, artists have been drawn to capturing the unique texture, movement and personality of small mammals.

Students will be shown a range of images and suggested approaches for drawing this subject, as well as a short talk from local hedgehog expert, Yvonne Cox on the life and times of this now rare animal.

Suitable for those who have some previous drawing experience, as this is not a ‘how to draw’ class – rather an exciting opportunity to draw an unusual and at times unpredictable subject matter!

*(If class is booked after 28/06/22 we may not be able to provide all materials in time for the class. Also if you live outside of the UK we unfortunately cannot post materials to you, so when booking please use this code to receive 10% off. NOPOSTAGE2022)

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Note: if you’re unable to attend the event on the date/time specified, please register anyway as a recording of the session will be sent around afterwards.

Gearing up ready for our 3rd episode of Below the Fold, we’ll be talking with Noisy Little Monkey’s Jon Payne about all things Search Engine Optimisation.

SEO is one of business’ most intricate art forms; ever-moving and devilishly tricky to get right. Jon has years worth of experience growing businesses through SEO and he’ll be divulging some of the industry’s best kept secrets whilst in our Q&A hot seat.

Below the Fold:
Below the Fold is a Q&A event series from Bristol-based digital design and development agency, Unfold. Hosted by Unfold’s founder, Harry Cobbold, these events aim to educate and inform entrepreneurs and ambitious business people.

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Are you involved in your company’s employee wellbeing scheme or keen to support employees’ mental and physical health?

If the answer is yes, please join us on March 17th for our engaging mini-event, in partnership with A Little Mindfulness. Starting at 3.30pm, our two presentations cover ‘How to Create a Healthy Workplace’ and ‘An Introduction to Mindfulness at Work and its Benefits’.

Both presentations deliver tangible recommendations and practical suggestions to implement in your business, and we also cover creating effective wellbeing schemes on a budget.

 

Calling all tech entrepreneurs! Book to attend SETsquared Bristol’s open event to find out how their incubation programme can help grow your business.

The session includes a talk and Q&A with SETsquared Bristol Director Marty Reid, Entrepreneur in Residence, Anna-Lisa Wesley, and SETsquared alumni member, Helen Lloyd, Founder of Dext Precision with Xavier.

Tech founders or aspiring tech entrepreneurs of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend.

SETsquared Bristol grows global technology businesses from Bristol. All UK tech entrepreneurs can benefit from their high-quality, bespoke business support, whether you are from the private sector or a university spin-out.

Over the past couple of years, we at IPSE have missed meeting members face-to face, and now (COVID-19 restrictions permitting) we want to get back out there!

With the support of members, we will be hosting a series of local meet-ups, so that local self-employed people can connect and learn from one another. The local meet-ups will allow you to expand your network and strengthen business opportunities, and we hope will boost your sense of wellbeing by sharing experiences with others.

On Wednesday 30th March, IPSE will be in Bristol and invites both members and non-members to join us for an evening of talks and networking.  The evening will be an informal gathering with discussions led by IPSE’s Director of Policy Andy Chamberlain.

Andy will talk about the changing world of work, the challenges it poses to policy makers and the potential long term impacts of Covid-19. We’ll also welcome Faye Dicker from Freelance Mum who will share her business success story, about how she pivoted during Covid-19 and the impact it had on her community. This will be followed by drinks and your chance to create new connections and find out what local self-employed people are up to with their businesses.

The meet-up will take place on Wednesday 30th March at 18.00 – 20.00 at The Hole in the Wall.  We have an area reserved and you are welcome to stay longer if you like. Some refreshments will be provided alongside a cash bar.

Since July 2019 I have been organising a monthly Meetup for BD people in Bristol… it’s a great mix of in-house BD people, business owners responsible for BD, independent consultants, and suppliers of BD related services.

It all started as a solution to the problem of BD being quite a lonely profession, but has become a great resource for learning and collaborating too.

The format is a ’round table’ type discussion, where everyone can contribute, with a maximum number of 15 people attending any given event.

The subject matter is always BD related, and based on the format there is no ‘selling’ or ‘presenting’, just honest discussion and debate and sharing of knowledge.

The events are held online at 9am on the second Wednesday of the month (follow the Eventbrite link below to see more dates).

The Easy Peelers are a new Bath-based indie band that make bittersweet jangly pop that throws sun-drenched guitars, pithy real world lyrics and anthemic choruses in the juicer.

Peach Pits meets The Smiths as this five piece bring nothing but energy and summer vibes as you dance the night away with an easy smile.

With £4 tickets on the door, it’s an event you don’t want to miss! Should be a great night.

With trends and legislation pointing to less data for marketers and more control for users, you need a game plan to ensure you can still capture valuable audience insights responsibly.

But don’t expect snoozeworthy talks and jargon! Between our platform partners at Microsoft and industry clever clogs, you’ll have all the inspiration and tools you need to invigorate your digital marketing in the face of shifting rules.

Ideal for Marketing Managers, Marketing Directors, Digital Marketing Managers, Heads of Digital, etc.
Register your free place and look forward to a morning of coffee, catchups and cracking insights.

With trends and legislation pointing to less data for marketers and more control for users, you need a game plan to ensure you can still capture valuable audience insights responsibly.

But don’t expect snoozeworthy talks and jargon! Between our platform partners at Microsoft and industry clever clogs, you’ll have all the inspiration and tools you need to invigorate your digital marketing in the face of shifting rules.

Ideal for Marketing Managers, Marketing Directors, Digital Marketing Managers, Heads of Digital, etc.

Register your free place and look forward to a morning of coffee, catchups and cracking insights.

Join a fantastic evening of art and entertainment and help raising money for Bristol Mind and other Rotary Charities.

Come join Bristol Breakfast Rotary Club as we present this fantastic evening of art and entertainment whilst raising money for Bristol Mind and other Rotary Charities.

On Thursday, March 10th from 7pm-9pm at the Galleries Shopping Centre, BS1 3XD, Broadmead Bristol, we welcome 4 painters to paint live over two 30 minute rounds. Artists can use any medium they like and paint on any canvas they like.

Confirmed artists are:

Bristol legends Andrew Burns Colwill (https://www.andisart.com/)

BBC Wildlife Art Of the Year winner Hazel Mountford (https://www.hazelmountford.com/)

Holly Mingo (https://www.hmingoart.com – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollymingoart/)

Mark Slowey (https://artofslowey.co.uk/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofslowey/

Martin D’Arcy (https://martin-darcy-murals-and-fine-art.ueniweb.com/) – Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/martin.darcy/)

Works created live will be available via silent auction as will a selection of other works from painting artists. A guest performer will welcome the audience into the space with music and song and a performance artist will offer a halftime show as a break between the two thirty minute rounds.

Each ticket comes with 2 complimentary drinks (drinks will not be available for purchase on the night).