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,<a href="https://printsandplants.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Prints &amp; Plants</a>, 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:
<ul><li>You know you need to be sharing your artwork, but feel overwhelmed by Instagram</li>
<li>You are lost when it comes to the words “algorithm” and “engagement”</li>
<li>You’re a total beginner to Instagram and have no idea where to start</li>
<li>You’re a seasoned pro on Instagram, but need some fresh ideas for your content</li>
<li>You want to build a loyal, engaged audience for your creative work</li>
<li>You are ready to sell your art on Instagram!</li>
<li>You’ve become disenchanted with Instagram and need a fresh perspective of the platform</li>
</ul>In This Class, You'll Learn How to:
<ul><li>Use Instagram as an effective marketing tool for your creative business</li>
<li>Use Instagram as a powerful tool to build an authentic, long-lasting community who fully supports you and your creative work</li>
<li>The ins and outs of Instagram. From Images, to Stories, to Reels, to Lives - we’re covering all of it</li>
<li>Create a post schedule that is totally manageable for you and your creative rhythm</li>
<li>Create compelling and engaging content on your Instagram page</li>
<li>Engage your audience consistently and authentically</li>
</ul>You'll Walk Away From This Class With:
<ul><li>Tangible tools that you can implement right away to share your art on Instagram</li>
<li>The ability to form real connections through Instagram around your creative work</li>
<li>New ideas of what to share on your Instagram page</li>
<li>A schedule for when you’ll post and what you’ll post for the next month on Instagram</li>
<li>A fresh perspective of Instagram that feels easier, more fun, and authentic</li>
</ul>What You Need:
<ul><li>A pen or pencil</li>
<li>Blank sheets of paper for notes and ideas</li>
<li>A phone with the Instagram app</li>
<li>The Instagram Content Calendar PDF linked in the Projects &amp; Resources section</li>
<li>A creative vision and a readiness to share your art!</li>
</ul>Free Download: 
Ready to dive deeper? Download your free guide, <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f91dc032d04ad5e8585978e" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">What to Post: 30 Instagram Prompts for Creatives right here.</a>
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 <a href="http://www.instagram.com/prints_and_plants" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">@prints_and_plants</a> 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:
<a href="https://business.instagram.com/getting-started" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://business.instagram.com/getting-started</a>
2. Dive into the “How to Brand Your Creative Business” Prints &amp; Plants Blog Post I mention in the course:
<a href="https://printsandplants.com/2020/09/13/how-to-brand-your-creative-business/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://printsandplants.com/2020/09/13/how-to-brand-your-creative-business/</a>
3. Join the Prints &amp; Plants Table for weekly creative inspiration, tips, and special promotions:
<a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f133b40dd1a8a0026472574" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Join the Table</a>
4. Learn more about Marketing on Skillshare:
<a href="https://www.skillshare.com/browse/marketing?via=header" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.skillshare.com/browse/marketing?via=header</a>

Welcome!

Share Your Class Project

Gather Your Materials

Shift Your Perspective

Create a Business Account

Post to Your Grid

Create Compelling Imagery

Create Your Captions

Pick Your Hashtags

Share to Stories

Post to Highlights

Share on IGTV

Create a Reel

Go Live!

Build Your Bio

Create a Posting Schedule

Plan Your Posts

Market a Big Launch

Build Community

Set Boundaries

Move Off of the Platform

Thank You & Next Steps

Instagram Content Calendar_Prints & Plants.pdf

Instagram Class Resources Document_Prints & Plants .pdf

Instagram Content Plan & Sample Post

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