Create with Canva (Live Demo)

Canva, known as the “design tool for non-designers,” has become the go-to platform for anyone looking to create visual content without complex and costly design software. This interactive workshop will guide you through the tools and functions needed to create both digital marketing content and designs for print. In this live demo session, you'll learn from a marketing expert and self-proclaimed Canva enthusiast. No prior design experience is required.

Abby Abrames - Social Media Advisor

Abby is friendly, approachable and hands on, having spent more than two decades working across advertising and marketing—on both traditional and digital platforms. Abby is the owner of Valley Marketing, a Sheffield based marketing consultancy dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes grow. Work ranges from shaping long term strategy to running day to day social media campaigns—whatever’s required to get results.

ERF - Creating local brands

Steelworks Studios

Steelworks Studios is a creative hub for musicians and creatives alike. They offer a professional recording studio environment with experienced songwriters, producers and studio engineers.

Spring Tank Studios

Spring Tank Studios is a versatile music studio designed to feel warm and welcoming to all musicians. Their mission is to create a communal atmosphere often found in coffee shops and event spaces, with a strong focus on supporting music creation and practice.

ERF - Street Scene

Street-scene improvements have proven to be immensely popular as part of ERF delivery. These enhancements range from practical additions like bins, benches, and planters to transformative elements such as parklets, shopfront upgrades, and even a green living wall - all funded through ERF support.

The 7 Steps to Marketing Success - Creating a Strong Brand that Appeals to your Target Audience

Struggling to define your target market? Understanding your brand values, mission, and identity is essential. Learn how to pinpoint your audience by asking the right questions and discover why appealing to everyone is never the goal. Join our free branding workshop to build a brand that truly resonates with your ideal customers.

Work begins on new street art project set to create Sheffield’s biggest mural

Measuring 483.69 square metres in total, the artwork will be painted across 6 facades of the brown-brick NCP building on Wellington Street, paying homage to the natural topography which has defined Sheffield since the 12th century, as a city built on hills and rivers.

How Sheffield Inspires was created

The people, agencies, creatives, and the process involved to create Inspires for the city.

Summer Holiday Culture Highlights

If you're in need of ideas to keep the kids entertained, Our Favourite Places have pulled together their cultural holiday highlights for a creative summer in Sheffield.