In this class, I'll teach you how to use Instagram to share your art, grow your creative business, and build a lasting community who fully supports you and your work.
I am an Illustrator who has spent the past 3 years using Instagram to build my creative business, Prints & Plants, as well as the past 2 years creating the Instagram content for a local food company. Now, I’m excited to share all that I’ve learned with you in this class.
I have poured every bit of knowledge that I’ve gathered first-hand about Instagram into this class so that you can share your art with ease while building a community who shows up for you and your creative business.
This class is for you if:
- You know you need to be sharing your artwork, but feel overwhelmed by Instagram
- You are lost when it comes to the words “algorithm” and “engagement”
- You’re a total beginner to Instagram and have no idea where to start
- You’re a seasoned pro on Instagram, but need some fresh ideas for your content
- You want to build a loyal, engaged audience for your creative work
- You are ready to sell your art on Instagram!
- You’ve become disenchanted with Instagram and need a fresh perspective of the platform
In This Class, You'll Learn How to:
- Use Instagram as an effective marketing tool for your creative business
- Use Instagram as a powerful tool to build an authentic, long-lasting community who fully supports you and your creative work
- The ins and outs of Instagram. From Images, to Stories, to Reels, to Lives - we’re covering all of it
- Create a post schedule that is totally manageable for you and your creative rhythm
- Create compelling and engaging content on your Instagram page
- Engage your audience consistently and authentically
You'll Walk Away From This Class With:
- Tangible tools that you can implement right away to share your art on Instagram
- The ability to form real connections through Instagram around your creative work
- New ideas of what to share on your Instagram page
- A schedule for when you’ll post and what you’ll post for the next month on Instagram
- A fresh perspective of Instagram that feels easier, more fun, and authentic
What You Need:
- A pen or pencil
- Blank sheets of paper for notes and ideas
- A phone with the Instagram app
- The Instagram Content Calendar PDF linked in the Projects & Resources section
- A creative vision and a readiness to share your art!
Free Download:
Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guide, What to Post: 30 Instagram Prompts for Creatives right here.
Get Social!
Share your journey! Snap a photo as you work your way through this class, and post it to Instagram. Be sure to include #instagramwithliz and tag @prints_and_plants so I can cheer you on and share your awesome work to my page!
Further Resources
1. A Step by Step guide to set up your Business Account on Instagram:
https://business.instagram.com/getting-started
2. Dive into the “How to Brand Your Creative Business” Prints & Plants Blog Post I mention in the course:
https://printsandplants.com/2020/09/13/how-to-brand-your-creative-business/
3. Join the Prints & Plants Table for weekly creative inspiration, tips, and special promotions:
Join the Table
4. Learn more about Marketing on Skillshare:
https://www.skillshare.com/browse/marketing?via=header
