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Groundwerk 3.1: Self-Employment for Creatives

Sat 26 May 2:30-4pm // Free And Open To All

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In this free artists’ workshop led by Shakyra Campbell, learn how to set up as a Freelancer and successfully complete a tax return as a self-employed artist or creative. Gain an understanding of what you need for your tax return and how to navigate HMRC. There will also be an opportunity for discussion on how to identify a good contract and what your rights are as a Freelancer working for an organisation.

Turf’s Groundwerk programme is a monthly series of free practical workshops for artists and creatives wishing to gain the skills to support their practice.

This workshop is free to attend and open to all but booking is recommended, as spaces are limited.

 

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When booking you can now add a donation to Turf to support our programme if you wish. We’re a registered charity (#1160527) and have supported the work of over 350 artists since 2013, whilst also running MOSS (a collective of local artists living with learning disabilities), a support & residency programme for Croydon School of Art students, free family workshops, a youth programme, projects with local Croydon schools & more. We value any and all support; your support in simply attending our exhibitions & events is just as valued if you’re not able to donate.

 

// ABOUT SHAKYRA CAMPBELL

Shakyra Campbell is a HR Manager for a multi-disciplinary property consultancy firm based in London. Shakyra has almost 3 years experience working in HR where she has worked for an asset and wealth management firm and a private equity and venture capital association. She previously worked as a Freelancer whilst practicing as an artist in China, London and USA. In 2012 she was the recipient of the prestigious Red Mansion Art Prize. Completing, a residency in China, where her work was later exhibited at Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design in London. She holds a BFA in Fine Art from the Ruskin School of Art, University of Oxford where she was the recipient of the Peel Award and is a College Scholar.

Her previous work can be seen at http://redmansion.co.uk/pdf/The_Red_Mansion_11_KU.pdf

KEY ACCESS INFO​

  • To help us support you best, please let us know if you have any access needs when booking.
  • For access info about getting to Turf and the Turf space, click here.
  • Our unit in the Whitgift Centre is 4 minutes walk (0.2 miles) from Wellesley Road Tram stop via the underpass, and 7 minutes walk (0.3 miles) from West Croydon Station and 8 minutes walk (0.4 miles) from East Croydon station.

 

WORKSHOP CODE:

Turf aims to be a space where all are welcomed & respected. We ask all attendees to align with this spirit when booking and support us in creating a welcoming & collaborative atmosphere together. We ask that everyone is;

  • Kind and respectful in our language and behaviour towards others. Turf is a space which is anti racism, sexism, homophobia and ableism.
  • Considerate of others’ time; allowing others room to speak & engage.
  • Respectful of the space itself as belonging to many people, treating the space & objects with care.
  • Attend wherever possible: In 2023, around 30% of people booking free tickets didn’t turn up! Our free tickets are limited and in high demand. Every person who doesn’t turn up means someone else can’t attend, so please let us know if you can’t make it to free up a space. If you don’t attend twice or more without letting us know, you may be restricted from booking again.

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