What is THE Professional practice toolkit. ?

THE toolkit is the work behind the work.

The Toolkit is a dedicated space for the often unseen but essential labour that sustains a creative life — planning, documenting, marketing, applying, emailing, budgeting, and organising.

As an artist, it can be hard to find your way through the tangle, especially when you're working solo. That's why I created The Toolkit - a place for grounded, practical support for artists who are looking to build a sustainable and fulfilling practice.

Here, I offer two ways to support your practice - 1:1 mentoring for tailored, strategic guidance, and 4 week group workshops that build skills, structure, and momentum alongside peers.

Whether you're laying strong foundations or developing ambitious projects, The Toolkit offers practical tools and honest support to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

WHAT I OFFER

1:1 Artist Mentoring

PERSONAL Creative Strategy & Career Support

A one-hour personalised mentoring session for artists and creatives at any stage of their practice.

You'll send materials in advance and I’ll review it carefully before we meet. During the session, we’ll focus on where you are now and where you’d like to go, with clear, actionable advice to help you move forward.

Why “The toolkit”?

Because being an artist is real work.
And while the art gets the spotlight, the systems underneath it need just as much attention.
The Toolkit is about building those systems in a way that’s aligned, sustainable, and effective — without compromising your creativity.

What others are saying?

““I have been receiving emails and comments from artists who may have done individual workshops on funding and project management previously but feel that following an entire process with Kari has been most useful when piecing all the information together.”
Mayo Arts Office - CPD Programmer

“In the initial weekend of the Scaling Up programme I had the opportunity to really spend time reviewing and workshopping with the other attendees what I wanted to apply for. In that time I was able to take on the "big project" in my head that was scaring me and allowed me to break it into smaller pieces so I could get my head around it. This is the project I have now fully committed to and fleshed out and whatever funding streams I am successful with I have now formed a network and team that are excited by this developed idea which has already lead to positive outcomes"
Tom - Artist

“Funding applications are frustrating, in part because they seem to require so much certainty in advance. I was looking for a boost in conceiving of bolder project ideas and help/inspiration in applying for funding. Over the weeks, I have redirected my energy to a project that has been on the back burner for 15+ years and I have emerged from these sessions feeling energised about going for it--thanks for all your efforts, expertise and enthusiasm!”
Fiona - Writer & Musician

“I feel more confident just speaking about my ideas now and it really helped having such a supportive group and great leader. I really enjoyed hearing about what others were doing which I also found inspiring. The course helped me to focus my ideas and I hope to use the template again and again.”
Anon - Musician & music Therapist

“Yes. I feel I now have the building blocks and scaffolding to think/act more productively.Keep it all bite sized and build from there. You gave great organisational tips, which make the mountain of a project seem so less daunting, messy and impossible.”
Christine - Artist