A mentorship with Sally, the Printmaker

Ways I can support your creative journey

Whether you’re just starting out, or trying to grow your creative business, or feeling a little stuck on what comes next, you can book a one-on-one mentorship with me by the hour.

You choose how often we catch up and how much time you need. Whether it be one hour, a regular monthly session, or something in between. There’s no big commitment or set program. We simply work on what you need help with.

If you’re in Adelaide, we can meet in my hills studio. If you’re further afield, we’ll catch up via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

Ask me anything. Pick my brain. Learn from my mistakes (there have been plenty!). After more than 30 years working across design, printmaking, marketing and running creative workshops, I’ve learnt a few things, let’s say the hard way, and I’m very happy to save you a tonne of trouble.

Just starting out?

Setting up your studio without spending a fortune
Choosing the right tools and equipment
Understanding printmaking processes and where to start
How to carve and create with confidence
Developing your skills so your work looks polished and professional
Finding your own style and creative voice
Creating work and presenting work that people actually want to buy

Build a creative income

Building a recognisable creative brand
Turning your creative practice into a sustainable business
Editions, presentation and getting your work ready for sale
Preparing your portfolio and presenting your work professionally
Pricing your artwork
How to approach and sell your work to galleries

Ready to be seen?

Marketing your creative business
Building your brand online
Social media insights and strategy
What to post, when to post and why
Creating content without feeling like social media has become your full-time job
Building a website strategy without going broke

What you will learn

Helping you in your studio

Taking your work further

Building your own brand voice online

Ready to take the next step in your practice?

$150.00 AUD

one time

Bring your questions, ideas or challenges. We’ll work through these together.
Get practical, personalised guidance tailored to where you are right now.
Leave with clarity, confidence and a plan for where to take your creative practice next.
One-on-one, personalised support. Focused on what you need right now.

Working with Sally gave me the clarity and confidence I had been missing. I came to her with lots of ideas, questions and absolutely no idea where to start, and she helped me sort through the noise and work out what was actually important.What I loved most was that Sally didn’t tell me what I should be doing; she listened, shared her experience and helped me find a direction that felt right for me. Her advice was practical, honest and incredibly generous.I walked away with a clearer vision for my work, a better understanding of how to move forward and, most importantly, the confidence to actually do it. Sally has a wonderful way of making you feel like you can figure things out even when you’re convinced you can’t!

— Kelly

Curriculum

FAQ

What I bring to the table

Sally Caston

I am a very passionate and enthusiastic tutor specialising in printmaking, illustration and design. My special power has always been the ability to use my easy-going personality to translate a sometimes difficult process. From clarity comes understanding, and understanding leads to knowledge. Knowledge leads to success!

Whilst my teaching is informal but instructional, my aim is to bring out everyone’s creativity in an encouraging and friendly atmosphere. Having studied design and illustration at art college, I have worked for many years as a graphic artist. I now divide my time between teaching and pursuing my own work, with involvement in exhibitions, studio trails and private commissions.