Brand X is proud to present our Artist-2-Artist professional development program on-demand. Sessions are presented by industry professionals who share their skills, knowledge and techniques so freelance artists can up-skill and grow their own professional practice. Access to recordings are given for an extended period of time so you can re-watch and take notes. ARTIST PASS holders receive free access to all Artist-2-Artist live and on-demand sessions (use your unique code at checkout). Individuals can get an Artist Pass for $20/year. Non-Artist Pass holders can purchase tickets separately for $30 per session.
Everything has moved online. Work is most likely demanding high quality on-screen performances in meetings, presentations, artist talks, training sessions and anything else we can come up with. Express yourself with intelligence, grace and wit when that little light goes on. No sinking into the camera's black hole! In a gentle and fun session. Tickets available for on-demand: $5 Read more
MakeUp Artist and Performer Natalia Ladyko will take you through the basics of makeup for stage and screen and down the rabbit hole into special FX sharing her favourite tips, tricks, tools and products along the way. She knows what works and what is practical when you’re doing it yourself. Tickets available for on-demand: $5 Read more
A beginners introduction to technological tools that could transport your practice into the unknown future. The potential of 360 video, 360 photos and Virtual Reality will be explored and shared by artist Elias Nohra. He’ll look through the steps to prototype and demo what it is, how to shoot it and how to distribute/share/view it. Tickets available for on-demand: $5 Read more
This video will help you explore the creative possibilities of digital textile design techniques, tools, and processes, from the design brief through to the completed collection, and will introduce you to the basics of colour, drawing, composition and repeats. Tickets available for on-demand: $5 Read more
In this A2A Training session Anton will share how yoga can be used as a tool within your creative practice to allow you to experience a focused concentration, soften the mind and let potential creativity grow. Anton's guided hatha yoga classes are designed to calm the mind and ignite creativity through the flow of breath and movement. Tickets available for on-demand: $5 Read more
Bart Groen will introduce pathways to self-train in basic SketchUp and run through more specific ways in which artists and designers can use the software in developing and planning their site-specific work. This session is designed for artists and designers who is looking to gain an insight into what the software can do for your practice. Tickets available for on-demand: $5 Read more
Come and join physical theatre troupe Frumpus for a delicious comedy casserole of hearty ideas creation and practical concept theory in a fun and inclusive artist-to-artist training session. Part workshop, part performance, part conversation, this one-off course offers a full run-down of the Frumpus process detailing how to create expansive, provocative, and joyously daggy new work. Tickets available for on-demand: $5 Read more
Paul McDonald will share his experience in managing a diverse practice while keeping creativity at the centre of his efforts. He will show you techniques and methods he uses to effectively manage projects, deadlines, and work-flow to overcome creative blocks and generate new ideas into meaningful projects and bodies of work. Tickets available for on-demand: $5 Read more
Participants will be introduced to skills, techniques and tools required to create a one-piece latex flexible mould with a one-piece plaster mother mould. These skills will set you up to start your own mould-making project often needed in sculpture, props, puppetry or prosthetics for the creation of multiples or to translate your form into another material. Tickets available for on-demand: $5 Read more
Interested in experimenting with walls and large scale murals? Want to diversify your painting practice? Want to get into murals but not sure how to secure a gig? Let experienced mural artist Sophi Odling guide you through her whole process from being approached by a client to the final installation of the piece. Tickets available for on-demand: $5 Read more
This two-part series aims to explore the process of music composition for the stage by understanding the language and psychology of sound and music. Nate Edmondson will demonstrate how a Composer approaches their work, and the timelines involved in producing an original score. Tickets available for on-demand: $5 Read more
Sydney's finest queer performer, composer and clarinettist, Solomon Frank graces City of Sydney Creative Studios with a fascinating performance as part of Brand X Experimental Artist residency program in 2022. Read more