Description
🎙️Podcasting Skills
Starts 11th November | Tuesdays 3–5 PM
Join our 4-week Podcasting Workshop to learn everything you need to create, produce, and share your own podcast.
Each session runs for 2 hours, covering all the essential elements of podcasting, including planning content, recording, editing, publishing, and promoting your podcast. The sessions are practical, hands-on, and designed to boost confidence and creativity.
📍 When & Where
🗓 Starts: Tuesday 11th November 2025 and runs for 4 weekly sessions (Nov 11th, 18th, 25th, and Dec 2nd)
🕓 Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm (weekly for 4 weeks)
💷 Cost: £5 per session
📍 Location: Sew Mindful Crafts CIC, 5 York Buildings, Edlington Lane, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1BU
Please note: You need to make a booking for each individual date you wish to attend. You do not need to book all sessions to access these classes.
🎧 What You’ll Learn
Session 1 Objective: Define your podcast’s purpose, audience, and format.
Topics Covered:
What is a podcast? Types and formats
Identifying your niche and target audience
Choosing a podcast name and theme
Planning episode structure and length
Creating a content calendar
Activities:
Brainstorm podcast ideas
Draft your show’s concept and elevator pitch
Outline your first 3 episodes
Session 2: Recording & Equipment
Objective: Learn how to record high-quality audio and set up your gear.
Topics Covered:
Essential gear: microphones, headphones, interfaces
Recording software (Audacity, GarageBand, Riverside, etc.)
Recording techniques and environment setup
Solo vs co-hosted vs interview formats
Remote recording tips
Activities:
Practice mic technique and voice delivery
Record a short intro or trailer
Review and critique sample recordings
Session 3: Editing & Production
Objective: Edit your podcast for clarity, flow, and polish.
Topics Covered:
Editing basics: cutting, fading, leveling
Adding music, intros, outros, and transitions
Noise reduction and audio cleanup
Exporting and file formats
Copyright and royalty-free music sources
Activities:
Edit your trailer or intro
Add music and effects
Peer review and feedback
Session 4: Publishing & Promotion
Objective: Launch your podcast and build an audience.
Topics Covered:
Hosting platforms (Buzz sprout, Anchor, Pod bean, etc.)
Submitting to directories (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google)
Writing show notes and episode descriptions
Promotion strategies: social media, collaborations, SEO
Monetization basics
Activities:
Set up a podcast hosting account
Create cover art and show description
Publish your first episode or trailer
💬 Why Join Us?
Build practical podcasting skills from start to finish
Boost creativity, confidence, and digital skills
Work at your own pace with guidance from experienced tutors
Meet others with similar interests in a relaxed, supportive environment
♿ Accessibility & Support
Fully wheelchair-accessible venue
Free on-site parking
Air-conditioned building
Friendly, inclusive atmosphere with support for neurodiverse participants
- Free Tea and Coffees, and use of our kitchen facilities
