Manchester, UK
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AI SOCIAL CLUB: Creative AI for Beginners

Hosted by Future Artists

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What to look forward to

A hands-on workshop will explore how generative AI can support content creation across the creative industries. Attendees will get practical experience with emerging AI tools and workflows.

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Inside the event

***AI SOCIAL CLUB: Creative AI for Beginners***

**Join the network - [https://linktr.ee/AISocialClub**](https://linktr.ee/AISocialClub)

**Location - [https://www.seesawspace.com/**](https://www.seesawspace.com/)

AI Social Club is a growing community of artists, technologists and researchers exploring the **creative and cultural impact of artificial intelligence.**

What began as informal gatherings has now grown into a network of **talks, workshops and events bringing together creative practitioners, researchers and industry leaders.**

Because talking about the future is interesting.

**But making things is where it gets real.**

To keep the workshop **practical and interactive, places are limited to 25**** ****participants**.

This allows time for exercises, discussion and support during the day.

Once the workshop is full, **no additional tickets will be released.**

About AI Social Club

This is a **hands-on workshop, so participants should bring a laptop** to take part in the exercises.

The session is led by Stephanie Ronan-Chlond (AI Film-maker + Researcher) - https://theaifilmmaker.com/

Stephanie is a documentary-trained filmmaker using AI tools to tell emotionally grounded, visually innovative stories. After 15 years producing for top UK broadcasters, She now help brands, creatives and producers unlock the storytelling potential of AI.

After booking, all participants will receive a short email with details of the **apps and platforms used during the workshop**, along with instructions on how to set up accounts in advance so you are ready to participate on the day.

If you don’t have access to a laptop, **a small number will be available for shared group work during the workshop.**

Limited Places

This session is designed as a **beginner-friendly introduction**.

If you are already building advanced AI pipelines or working professionally with machine learning systems, the content may be too introductory.

This workshop is designed for

  • Artists and creative practitioners curious about AI
  • Filmmakers and video creators
  • Designers and visual artists
  • Musicians and sound creators
  • Producers and creative entrepreneurs
  • Students exploring new creative tools

No technical background is required.

By the end of the workshop you will leave with

  • A clear understanding of **how generative AI tools work**
  • Practical experience using **AI for text, images, video and audio**
  • A set of **creative workflows you can begin using immediately**
  • Knowledge of the **key tools currently used by creative AI practitioners**
  • Insight into the **future direction of creative AI technologies**
  • Connections to the **AI Social Club creative community**

Most importantly, you’ll leave with **confidence experimenting with AI as part of your creative process.**

Across the workshop we will explore

  • **Understanding Generative AI**

What these tools are, how they work and why they are transforming creative industries.

  • **ChatGPT and Large Language Models**

Using AI for writing, research, ideation and creative development.

  • **Image Generation Tools**

How generative image models work and how to create stronger visual results.

  • **Comparing Major Image Platforms**

Exploring tools such as Midjourney, ChatGPT image tools and Nano Banana.

  • **Video Generation**

An introduction to emerging AI video tools and how creators are experimenting with them.

  • **Audio and Music Creation**

Exploring generative sound and music tools with a live demonstration.

  • **Creative Workflows with AI**

Using AI as a collaborator for concept development and problem-solving.

  • **The Global Creative AI Community**

Where artists, filmmakers and creators are sharing AI work around the world.

  • **Future Creative Workflows**

AI agents, automation and the evolution of creative production.

  • **Ethics and Responsibility**

Bias, transparency, trust and responsible use of creative AI tools.

Throughout the day participants will take part in **hands-on exercises and discussion**, allowing them to experiment with tools and explore how they might support their own creative work.

What You’ll Leave With

**AI Social Club: Creative AI for Beginners is a full-day, hands-on workshop** designed to move beyond theory and into practical creative workflows.

If the symposium explored the **ideas, debates and big questions around AI, this workshop focuses on the tools, techniques and creative processes** artists and creators can start using today.

Through demonstrations, guided exercises and discussion, participants will explore how generative AI is beginning to reshape **writing, design, filmmaking, music and creative development.**

You don’t need to be technical.

This is not a lecture.

It’s a **working session for creators - any questions - please e-mail producer markashmorefrsa@gmail.com**

People on the program

  • Stephanie Ronan-Chlond (AI Film-maker + Researcher)

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Last checked: Nov 4, 2026. Confirm current availability before making plans.

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