Hands-On Learning for Ambitious Minds
Hands-On Learning for Ambitious Minds
Hands-On Learning for Ambitious Minds
Hands-On Learning for Ambitious Minds
Join our interactive workshops and events designed to spark creativity, build skills, and connect you with like-minded professionals — helping you turn ideas into action and growth.
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Startups launched and growing within our community
Startups launched and growing within our community
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Hours or workshops hosted
Hours or workshops hosted
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Attendees inspired
Attendees inspired
“Attending the creative workshop at Generator was an incredible experience! I left feeling motivated, connected, and ready to put new ideas into action.”
50+ Members attended.
Event Highlights
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A Dive into our
Past Workshops
All of our events are free to attend and are designed to support and empower business owners. We are funded by the Local Growth and Place Flexible Grants who are a UK government initiative introduced in 2025 as a successor to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Getting Started with CANVA
Generator, St Peters Square
Getting Started with Canva, one of our most popular workshops, is an interactive session where attendees are guided through the graphic design software, learning to develop their brand and create engaging content for their small business.
Getting Started with CANVA
Generator, St Peters Square
Getting Started with Canva, one of our most popular workshops, is an interactive session where attendees are guided through the graphic design software, learning to develop their brand and create engaging content for their small business.
Getting Started with CANVA
Generator, St Peters Square
Getting Started with Canva, one of our most popular workshops, is an interactive session where attendees are guided through the graphic design software, learning to develop their brand and create engaging content for their small business.
Getting Started with CANVA
Generator, St Peters Square
Getting Started with Canva, one of our most popular workshops, is an interactive session where attendees are guided through the graphic design software, learning to develop their brand and create engaging content for their small business.
Networking Evenings
Generator, Royal Mills
Held monthly, our Networking Evening is an opportunity for fellow entrepreneurs, freelancers and small business start-ups to connect in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Attendees are encourage to participate in an icebreaker activity designed to prompt engaging conversations around the room over light refreshments.
Networking Evenings
Generator, Royal Mills
Held monthly, our Networking Evening is an opportunity for fellow entrepreneurs, freelancers and small business start-ups to connect in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Attendees are encourage to participate in an icebreaker activity designed to prompt engaging conversations around the room over light refreshments.
Networking Evenings
Generator, Royal Mills
Held monthly, our Networking Evening is an opportunity for fellow entrepreneurs, freelancers and small business start-ups to connect in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Attendees are encourage to participate in an icebreaker activity designed to prompt engaging conversations around the room over light refreshments.
Networking Evenings
Generator, Royal Mills
Held monthly, our Networking Evening is an opportunity for fellow entrepreneurs, freelancers and small business start-ups to connect in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Attendees are encourage to participate in an icebreaker activity designed to prompt engaging conversations around the room over light refreshments.
Podcasting with the RØDE Caster Pro II: Hands On Training for Beginners
Generator, Royal Mills
Led by an audio engineer, Podcasting with the RODE Caster Pro II is an opportunity for those looking to start a podcast to gain hands on experience using the Rode Caster equipment. The session is a guided walk though operating the equipment and an overview of the different options available for audio capture, beyond the demonstrated setup.
Podcasting with the RØDE Caster Pro II: Hands On Training for Beginners
Generator, Royal Mills
Led by an audio engineer, Podcasting with the RODE Caster Pro II is an opportunity for those looking to start a podcast to gain hands on experience using the Rode Caster equipment. The session is a guided walk though operating the equipment and an overview of the different options available for audio capture, beyond the demonstrated setup.
Podcasting with the RØDE Caster Pro II: Hands On Training for Beginners
Generator, Royal Mills
Led by an audio engineer, Podcasting with the RODE Caster Pro II is an opportunity for those looking to start a podcast to gain hands on experience using the Rode Caster equipment. The session is a guided walk though operating the equipment and an overview of the different options available for audio capture, beyond the demonstrated setup.
Podcasting with the RØDE Caster Pro II: Hands On Training for Beginners
Generator, Royal Mills
Led by an audio engineer, Podcasting with the RODE Caster Pro II is an opportunity for those looking to start a podcast to gain hands on experience using the Rode Caster equipment. The session is a guided walk though operating the equipment and an overview of the different options available for audio capture, beyond the demonstrated setup.
Chat GPT as your Business Assistant
Generator, St. Peter’s Square
With mixed views and opinions on the impact of AI on intellectual property, this session provided a positive outlook, exploring how Chat GPT can be used advantageously within a business. Attendees were guided through the creation of personal assistants, tailored to the unique requirements of their business.
Chat GPT as your Business Assistant
Generator, St. Peter’s Square
With mixed views and opinions on the impact of AI on intellectual property, this session provided a positive outlook, exploring how Chat GPT can be used advantageously within a business. Attendees were guided through the creation of personal assistants, tailored to the unique requirements of their business.
Chat GPT as your Business Assistant
Generator, St. Peter’s Square
With mixed views and opinions on the impact of AI on intellectual property, this session provided a positive outlook, exploring how Chat GPT can be used advantageously within a business. Attendees were guided through the creation of personal assistants, tailored to the unique requirements of their business.
Chat GPT as your Business Assistant
Generator, St. Peter’s Square
With mixed views and opinions on the impact of AI on intellectual property, this session provided a positive outlook, exploring how Chat GPT can be used advantageously within a business. Attendees were guided through the creation of personal assistants, tailored to the unique requirements of their business.
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What Our Members Say
Olushola Oshineye
It was an excellent session and opened my eyes to the wealth of information available to business owners. I hadn’t realised we could do so much more. The resources available at Manchester Libraries are incredibly beneficial. I’ve learned a lot today and am excited to share my knowledge with my community. This information has significantly boosted my confidence, it was truly an impact. Thank You!
Ryan Morris
The tailored 121 sessions with Generator’s Enterprise Officers have directly informed key decisions, including strategy development and recruitment planning. These sessions provided actionable insights and expert guidance, helping to shape our early growth trajectory with clarity and confidence
Irfan Naseem
The 121 session I attended was an eye-opening experience. It introduced me to valuable resources and databases, such as Mintel and data reports as well as the Patlib clinic library service, which has been in business for over 20 years, I have learned numerous new thingsa withing the span of just four weeks, thanks to the wealth of knowledge and resources available at your workspace
Olushola Oshineye
It was an excellent session and opened my eyes to the wealth of information available to business owners. I hadn’t realised we could do so much more. The resources available at Manchester Libraries are incredibly beneficial. I’ve learned a lot today and am excited to share my knowledge with my community. This information has significantly boosted my confidence, it was truly an impact. Thank You!
Ryan Morris
The tailored 121 sessions with Generator’s Enterprise Officers have directly informed key decisions, including strategy development and recruitment planning. These sessions provided actionable insights and expert guidance, helping to shape our early growth trajectory with clarity and confidence
Irfan Naseem
The 121 session I attended was an eye-opening experience. It introduced me to valuable resources and databases, such as Mintel and data reports as well as the Patlib clinic library service, which has been in business for over 20 years, I have learned numerous new thingsa withing the span of just four weeks, thanks to the wealth of knowledge and resources available at your workspace
Olushola Oshineye
It was an excellent session and opened my eyes to the wealth of information available to business owners. I hadn’t realised we could do so much more. The resources available at Manchester Libraries are incredibly beneficial. I’ve learned a lot today and am excited to share my knowledge with my community. This information has significantly boosted my confidence, it was truly an impact. Thank You!
Ryan Morris
The tailored 121 sessions with Generator’s Enterprise Officers have directly informed key decisions, including strategy development and recruitment planning. These sessions provided actionable insights and expert guidance, helping to shape our early growth trajectory with clarity and confidence
Irfan Naseem
The 121 session I attended was an eye-opening experience. It introduced me to valuable resources and databases, such as Mintel and data reports as well as the Patlib clinic library service, which has been in business for over 20 years, I have learned numerous new thingsa withing the span of just four weeks, thanks to the wealth of knowledge and resources available at your workspace
Olushola Oshineye
It was an excellent session and opened my eyes to the wealth of information available to business owners. I hadn’t realised we could do so much more. The resources available at Manchester Libraries are incredibly beneficial. I’ve learned a lot today and am excited to share my knowledge with my community. This information has significantly boosted my confidence, it was truly an impact. Thank You!
Ryan Morris
The tailored 121 sessions with Generator’s Enterprise Officers have directly informed key decisions, including strategy development and recruitment planning. These sessions provided actionable insights and expert guidance, helping to shape our early growth trajectory with clarity and confidence
Irfan Naseem
The 121 session I attended was an eye-opening experience. It introduced me to valuable resources and databases, such as Mintel and data reports as well as the Patlib clinic library service, which has been in business for over 20 years, I have learned numerous new thingsa withing the span of just four weeks, thanks to the wealth of knowledge and resources available at your workspace
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