Hip Hop Collective talk about how they started and what they do now.

The aim of the Hip Hop Collective is to establish and maintain high quality training and performance opportunities for young people and to encourage the creative development of Hip Hop through education programmes, performances and training initiatives across the UK.

This online taster gives you some idea of what to expect. Look out for them when they tour the UK again.

Masterclass in comic illustration

The comic book industry has a reputation for being extremely difficult to get into. StripSearch was a fantastic competition for would-be comic illustrators with the prize being work on 2000 AD as well as the chance to have your work reviewed and mentored by John McCrea (Spiderman, Wolverine, The Simpsons etc) and other professional illustrators.

This online taster shows you the highlights of John McCrea's reviews of the winning entries and gives you some idea of what you have to do to get into comic illustration.

Making a living in the creative industries.

Jake Grimley is Managing Director of Made Media Ltd, a successful digital media agency.

In this on-line masterclass, Jake talks about the important elements in being a financial success in your chosen career as well as a creative success.

Boozy schmoozy talk about networking in the creative industry.

Boozy schmooze is a very very informal collection of creative people in Birmingham. If you are doing anything creative from jewellery to computer games design, then come along to one of their meetings to meet like-minded people.

In the meantime, have a look at what they have to say about networking.

CreateWaves is an entire online course in creativity.

Unleash your creativity by taking this online course in creavitity.

Learn how you can develop a network of contacts and practical know-how about the commercial arts world.

Give your knowledge of the industry and its techniques and technology greater range and depth.

Discover your creative assets and those of partners, companies and project teams, and translate these assets into business and employment opportunities.

You can begin the process of transforming your dream into a reality by visiting this site.

The games industry

The games industry is one of the UK's largest creative industries and there are many opportunities in different roles on all kinds of games for the PC, console and mobile. Have a look at this taster. It will tell you about the industry, the different jobs, what you need to do them and what courses are available in the North West via MTNW.

Textile art

Are you interested in textile art? Do you dream of developing your creative side and making beautiful things? Then this is the site for you. It’s informative, practical and packed with tips and advice.

Here you’ll get the opportunity to find out about workshops and classes to make your dreams a reality. You can shop around for the specific classes that appeal to you, and admire what others have done. Browse, appreciate, engage and enjoy the variety of techniques on offer.

Studio skills

This taster provides you with information and practice on DJ, vocal and mixing skills as well as discussing what is involved.