Free & Low-Cost · Ages 17–55

Workshops & Sessions

Hands-on media workshops in London and online — open to all aged 17–55. No experience needed, just curiosity.

Why Join Us

Workshops That Build Real Skills

Our workshops are practical, energetic, and led by experienced media professionals. You'll leave with new skills, new connections, and — most importantly — work you're proud of.

Small group sizes
Online & in-person
Industry professionals
Regular schedule
YACT CIC workshop session
Upcoming Sessions

Workshop Schedule

In-Person 10 spots left

Introduction to Filmmaking

A hands-on taster session covering camera basics, composition, and how to shoot your first short scene. No experience needed.

Saturday, 10 May 2025
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Filmmaking Beginners Camera
In-Person 8 spots left

Start Your Podcast: Concept to Recording

Learn how to develop a podcast concept, plan your episodes, and record your first session in our studio.

Saturday, 17 May 2025
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Podcasting Studio Beginners
Online 20 spots left

Digital Journalism: Writing for the Web

An online workshop covering the basics of digital journalism — how to find stories, write for online audiences, and publish responsibly.

Wednesday, 21 May 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Journalism Online Writing
In-Person 50 spots left

YACT Open Day

Come and see our studio, meet the team, try out our equipment, and find out about all our programmes. Open to all ages.

Saturday, 7 June 2025
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Open Day All Welcome Free
In-Person 12 spots left

Social Media Content Creation

Learn how to create compelling content for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube — from planning and filming to editing on your phone.

Saturday, 14 June 2025
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Digital Skills Social Media Content
In-Person 10 spots left

Short Film Workshop: Story & Script

Develop a short film idea from scratch — learn story structure, character development, and how to write a simple script.

Saturday, 21 June 2025
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Filmmaking Scriptwriting Story
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Our workshops are open to people aged 17–55 living in or around London. Some workshops may be open to a wider age range — check individual session details.

Most of our workshops are completely free, made possible through grants and donations. Some specialist sessions may have a small contribution requested. No one will be turned away due to cost — please contact us if this is a concern.

No experience is needed for most of our workshops. We welcome complete beginners and experienced creators alike. Each session description will indicate the level.

Once you register, you'll receive a confirmation email with a link to join the session via Zoom or Google Meet. All you need is a device with internet access.

Absolutely — we encourage it! Please ensure your friend also registers so we can manage group sizes.

For in-person sessions, we provide all equipment. For online sessions, you'll just need a device with a camera and microphone. We'll let you know in advance if anything specific is required.

Can't find a session that works for you?

Get in touch and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

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