Unlocking Creative Potential: The Business of Creativity Workshops

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Business of Creativity Workshops, a comprehensive program designed to equip emerging creatives with the essential skills to build sustainable businesses. Powered by Yoco, V&A Waterfront Artist Alliance and Craft, we offer a unique opportunity for creatives to transform their passion into a thriving career.

Practical Approach, Real Results

Our full-day workshops are tailored to provide a hands-on, practical approach to building your creative life and business. With only 30 slots available per workshop, participants will receive personalized attention and guidance from industry experts.

Register Now:

• Johannesburg - 24 August 2024: [sold out]

• Durban - 21 September 2024: https://lu.ma/y4973hls

• Cape Town [To be Announced]

• Pretoria

What to Expect:

• Interactive sessions on business planning, financial management, marketing, and more

• Practical exercises to apply learnings to your creative business

• Networking opportunities with fellow creatives and industry experts

• A supportive community to help you grow and succeed

"At Yoco, we believe in supporting creativity as it transforms into entrepreneurship. We're excited to partner with Creative Nestlings to empower South Africa's emerging creatives with the financial ecosystem they need to turn their passions into thriving businesses. By bridging the gap between creativity and commerce, we can unlock the full potential of Africa's innovative minds." - Mmaphuthi Morule, Head of Brand Marketing at Yoco

Secure Your Spot:

Don't miss this opportunity to take your creative business to the next level. Sign up now and join our community of innovative thinkers and makers.

"We are excited to collaborate with Creative Nestlings and Yoco on these workshops, to align on the importance of creating platforms and spaces where young creative can gain business skills and network to grow their spaces, is something we are fully supporting and committed too.” - Tinyiko Mageza​​​​ Executive Manager: Marketing, V&A Waterfront.

Limited Spots Available: Only 30 slots available per workshop. Register now to secure your place.

"We are joining the programme to collaborate with the creative industry incumbents and be part of a community of incredible creators. Our main aim is to provide tools that improve financial credibility and foster financial inclusion for creatives and gig-workers through the workshop." - Palesa Moloi, Venture Architect at Craft, NEXT176

Contact Us:

For more information and to register, email hello@creativenestlings.com or call +27780209936

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We look forward to empowering your creative journey!

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​Creative Nestlings:

​A non-profit organization & creative network dedicated to nurturing and cultivating creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among young African creatives. Our vision is to create an ecosystem where young African creatives can thrive, succeed, and contribute to the growth and transformation of the creative and cultural industries across the continent. http://creativenestlings.com/

Yoco:

Yoco is an African technology company. As a market-leading payments platform, we help thousands of businesses get paid, run and grow. We believe that by opening up more possibilities for entrepreneurs to be successful, we can help create more jobs, and enable people to thrive.

Our platform offers in-person and remote payments, point-of-sale, stock and staff management, and access to cash advances. Yoco was recently honoured as one of the Top 3 Inspirational Youth-Founded Companies by the Brand Africa Award and has been consecutively listed among CNBC's top 250 innovative fintech companies worldwide. Yoco also ranks 18th in Africa and 5th in South Africa in the Financial Times Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies Report and has been named one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators 2021. Find out more about Yoco here

https://www.yoco.com/

​V&A Waterfront Artist Alliance

The V&A Waterfront Artist Alliance platform was conceptualized on the belief that creatives who LIVE their ART deserve to BE HEARD. The platform consists of the Incubaion program, Conversations On Creativity network events, workshops and soon-to-launch virtual gallery. This immersive incubation programme offers community, practical experience, knowledge, and skills development. Unleash your creativity, seize the opportunity to nurture your artistic talents, and join our creative neighborhood community.

https://www.waterfront.co.za/artist-alliance-live-art-be-heard/