HOW MUCH? is an interactive workshop experience designed to equip artists with knowledge, tools and confidence around negotiating fees.

Led by circus director Debby Maziarz and performance maker Kate Sulan, this workshop invites artists into a playful, hands-on exploration of financial empowerment. Through improvisation, role play, games and storytelling, participants encounter real-world scenarios – negotiating fees, saying no and articulating value.

HOW MUCH? offers a generous space to interrogate limiting beliefs, rehearse new behaviours and experiment with language, agency and choice

Who It’s For?

Perfect for artists and creatives across any artform, genre or career stage who encounter the question ‘How Much’ for their time, services or products.

What to expect:

Interactivity (by invitation)
Peer learning
This is not financial advice
We will not tell you what to charge
Light lunch

You will leave with:

A simple formula for working out a base cost
A list of questions to ask before providing a quote
Approaches for figuring out a pricing system
A template for developing a personalised value statement
Language and phrases for navigating requests for discounts or unpaid work
Case studies from artists who are experienced at negotiation
Money principles that align with your practice
Less fear and more curiosity when someone asks, "How much?”

Travel

The Hurstbridge Hub is easily accessible within a 5-minute flat walking distance from the Hurstbridge Train Station.

Car Parking also available on-site and within the walking distance.

Please note that due to the capped numbers of this event, a $10 refundable holding fee is required at the time of booking. The holding fee will be processed for refunded within 2 working days of the event, subject to your attendance. Any cancellations must be notified within 72 hours of the event ie by Wednesday 21 October 2026. Cancellations within 72 hours or No Shows will forfeit the $10 holding fee.

Contact the host of Creative Industries - HOW MUCH?