Could technology help elevate my creative practice? [Part 1]

Hosted by Creative Edinburgh, Creative Circles runs every month.

This event is a free, casual monthly meetup for creative freelancers who want to learn, grow, and connect. Each month explores a different topic designed to support and develop creative practice, led by an invited speaker. There’s time to take a break from work, share ideas and experiences, and wrap up by networking with other creatives and meet new collaborators in the city.

Techscaler proudly sponsors Creative Circles.

Creative Circles is a free event which is open to anyone to attend.

February's Conversation - Could technology help elevate my creative practice? [Part 1]

Are you a storyteller, artist, designer, performer or creative practitioner who has wondered how technology could support, or even transform your creative practice? Join us for the first part of a two-part series exploring how creatives can build simple, achievable digital offerings to support and elevate their work.

This session will get you thinking about how digital tools and technology can turbocharge your current practice, freeing up more time for the creative work that matters most to you. We’ll address common fears around technology and explore how tech could take things a step further, opening up possibilities for creating your own digital or tech-based product. And the best part? No technical experience required!

The session will include group discussions and guided individual activities, so come ready to take part, share ideas, and get hands-on.

This session leads directly into Part 2: A 'vibe coding' workshop, where you’ll develop one of your ideas into a practical, early-stage digital concept!

Open to all creatives, at any stage of their practice.

About our Speaker

Claire Wheelan, Techscaler

Claire is a dedicated startup educator and community builder who has spent over seven years at CodeBase. Claire’s role focuses on the development and delivery of educational content to support founders in growing and scaling their ventures. Her expertise is built on a foundation of small business marketing—where she often operated as a one-person team—and experience in the creative industries working across live music venues and Edinburgh Fringe Festival productions.

A passionate advocate for diversity in technology, Claire is deeply committed to creating pathways for underrepresented groups to enter the sector. She actively serves on the board of Prewired, a coding club for under-19s, and runs Digital Skills 4 Girls in Edinburgh. Her work is defined by a focus on social impact and a community-first approach to ecosystem growth.

How are we making sure this event is accessible?

If you have any access requirements, please let us know during registration or contact us directly, and we will do our very best to help. Unfortunately, there won't be a BSL interpreter present at the event.

What is Techscaler?
Techscaler is a Scottish Government-funded programme, delivered by CodeBase, and offers tailored support for everyone in Scotland who wants to build a startup, whether they are considering a career in startups or are developing, building and scaling an idea.
We offer Community and Member access to world-class education, a peer-led online and offline community, and flexible workspaces.

Techscaler membership is for any prospective or current startup founder, startup employees, or more broadly, anyone who is involved in the Scottish tech ecosystem. Membership offers tailored support depending on your goals. When someone applies to become a Techscaler member, our team can direct applicants to the most suitable Techscaler support.

To find out more, see here: https://www.techscaler.co.uk/education/techscaler-discovery

Code of Conduct

Creative Edinburgh is committed to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone. Across all our activities and channels we ask participants to respect the Code of Conduct.

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About Creative Edinburgh

Creative Edinburgh is a registered Scottish Charity (SC052838) committed to helping creatives thrive. Through events, career support and advocacy, we bring together and help grow the city’s creative community, providing a space for creation, collaboration and connection at every stage of your career. Creative Edinburgh is supported by Creative Scotland as a recipient of Multi-Year Funding (MYF).

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