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Coming Soon... PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP with Anna Edell Part 1 - Online Retail for Artists. 6 - 8 PM, Tuesday August 20th SOVA Classroom (upstairs) This class will break down the anatomy of a website, how to approach building your store, and the basics of shipping, taxes and analytics. It will also compare the most popular e-commerce platforms available and how to choose the one that will work best for you. Participants will be asked to create an online store before the next workshop. Part 2 - Marketing and Branding for Artists. 6 - 9 PM, Tuesday August 27th SOVA Classroom (upstairs) Using your newly created online store as an example, this class will go deeper into branding and marketing considerations including how to develop a visual identity, effective product photography and copywriting, and how to generate more sales through your site. Anna Edell is a freelance Creative Director from Toronto specializing in branding, web design and graphic design. She previously spent five years as the Creative Director & Marketing Co-ordinator for Canadian skincare brand Province Apothecary, where she was an integral part of the growth of the company from cult-favourite to internationally recognized brand. Visit www.annaedell.com to learn more. Dawson’s mini department store T-shirts,Gifts Specialty Souvenirs Ladies’, Mens’, and children’s clothing 2 nd and Queen