The Format

Each Bubble consists of five individuals from different creative disciplines.
The Bubble consists of three, one-hour sessions spread over three consecutive weeks. We meet on the same day and time each week.

Sessions are held online using Google Meet and diarised at either 6.00pm or 7.00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We’ve learnt that these times are popular so it doesn’t interrupt the working day, it also provides some flexibility for those with families.

Each session is facilitated to maintain timekeeping, conversation flow and ensure everyone gets to contribute. Sometimes we may use Mural, an online whiteboard to capture our thoughts. This provides a good starting point for topics of discussion but you can bring a question you may want answers to. Meet your facilitators.

Entry Criteria

Any creative living or working in the Kirklees district.

• You might run or own a creative agency

• You might work in a creative agency

• You might be a freelancer wearing many ‘hats’

• You might be a sole trader

• You might be a creative consultant

• You might be a student studying at University

• You might be employed by a large organisation

• You might work for a third-sector organisation

• You might be thinking about starting a creative business

• You might not know who or what you are!

Whatever your situation, you will have something to share that adds value.

Creative Disciplines Covered

Basically, anyone who earns a living (or would like to earn a living) through creative practice. This includes the creative arts (inc performing arts), design and illustration (all disciplines), fashion and textiles, film and animation, copywriters, photographers, digital, music (all disciplines), and architecture. There are many more…

Cost

Participation in the Bubbles is currently free for creative businesses within Kirklees, it just needs your time and commitment. They are funded by our partner organisations. However, our hope is for the Creative Bubbles to become self-funding in due course.

Rules

The Bubbles provide a support forum for open, honest dialogue for people to share views, thoughts, and feelings about running a creative business in Kirklees. Sessions are built on mutual respect and trust.

The Bubbles are not a platform for the hard sell, take that offline and please respect fellow participants’ privacy.

Values and Principles

• Be ready to share

• Be Honest

• Be Empathic

• Be Supportive

• Be Collaborative

• Let others speak and raise your hand before talking