AI workshops
AI workshops that turn “I don’t really get it” into “I use this every day”
Hands-on AI workshops for small teams who feel a step behind.
Taught by someone who runs her own business on AI every day.
Group workshops, on Zoom or in person across Shropshire and Herefordshire.
Contact me todayWho this is for
Feeling a step behind with AI?
Most people I meet are less worried about AI itself than about looking foolish in front of colleagues, or paying for a tool nobody ends up using. So it gets tried once and then left alone.
If that sounds like your team, these workshops are built for you. Nobody needs any prior knowledge, and everyone sees results in the room.
This is for you if:
- Your team knows AI matters but nobody’s quite sure where to start
- You’ve dabbled with ChatGPT or Claude and got generic, underwhelming answers
- You want a method your people will still be using next week
These workshops suit you if you’ve heard a lot about AI and feel you should be using it but haven’t started, or if you already use AI and want to get better at it. They aren’t the right fit if you want a technical, engineering-focused session.
Why learn with me
Why learn about AI with me?
Talking to AI is a communication skill. It is much closer to briefing a sharp new colleague than to writing code, and most training misses that.
I’ve spent over 20 years in marketing and the last 8 building websites and doing SEO for small businesses. I have 48 five-star Google reviews and have helped more than 250 UK businesses. For years my job has been explaining complicated online systems to people who felt out of their depth, until it clicked.
I now run Wildcurrant on AI every day, from client onboarding and documents to the back-office work that used to eat my time. I started with ChatGPT and moved to Claude by choice, because I needed it to earn its place in a working business. What I teach is what I use to run Wildcurrant.
By the end of the session, your team will be able to do it themselves.
The two options
What your team will learn
Every workshop is built around the RISEN™ framework, a simple, repeatable way to brief AI so it gives you professional results. Your team builds real prompts and watches the output improve, then leaves with a method they can use the same afternoon.
Both options are 50 to 70% hands-on, because AI is a skill you learn by doing.
AI foundations (1 hour)
From £200
Group bookings only.
£50 per attendee per hour, with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 in a group.
Reduced rates for charities and non-profits.
A good place to start when time is tight and you want your team using AI well by the end of one session.
In one hour, your team will:
- Learn how to think about AI as a smart assistant, and get past the hype
- Master the RISEN™ framework: Role, Instruction, Steps, End goal, Narrowing
- Build prompts live in the progressive blog-writing exercise, watching the output go from generic to good
- Leave with a method they can use straight away, plus RISEN™ reference cards and prompt templates
What they’ll be saying afterwards: “AI is going to be useful in my job, and now I know how to use it.”
Recommended
AI mastery and tool selection (1.5 hours)
From £300
Group bookings only.
£50 per attendee per hour, with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 in a group
Reduced rates for charities and non-profits.
Everything in the foundations workshop, plus the two things that stop AI going wrong: knowing its limits, and knowing which tool to reach for.
As well as the full RISEN™ framework, your team will:
- Spot where AI goes wrong, such as made-up facts and generic output, and learn how to work around it
- Work in pairs to identify risky or unwise uses before they cause a problem
- Compare different AI tools hands-on and learn which one suits which job
- Take home the tool comparison guide and limitations checklist on top of the standard materials
What they’ll be saying afterwards: “I know how to brief AI and where it trips up, and I know which tool to use for which job.”
Why I recommend this one: the foundations hour gets people started, and the extra half hour helps them avoid the mistakes that put people off. Teams that do both are much more likely to keep using AI.
At a glance
The two options at a glance
Foundations (1 hour)
Mastery and tool selection (1.5 hours)
RISEN™ framework
Yes, full hands-on
Yes, full hands-on
Live prompt-building exercise
Yes
Yes
Working with AI’s limitations
No
Yes
Choosing the right tool for the job
No
Yes
Materials
Reference cards, prompt templates
The above, plus tool comparison guide and limitations checklist
Best for
A quick, confident start
Teams who want to use AI well and safely
From
£200
£300
Delivery and pricing
How the workshops are delivered
- Group bookings, sized to your team
- On Zoom, or in person across Shropshire and Herefordshire
- Small-group, round-table style works best, so people can work together
- 50 to 70% hands-on throughout, and everyone leaves having built something
Pricing
Workshops are priced per attendee.
- Group bookings only
- £50 per attendee per hour, with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 in a group
- Reduced rates for charities and non-profits
If you’d prefer one-to-one help, book a Power Hour at £197. The page is written with SEO in mind, but a Power Hour can cover any topic I can help with.
What people say about learning with me
These are clients describing what it’s like to learn from me, whether the subject was websites, SEO or marketing.
“She was so friendly and made me feel at ease instantly. The way the course was explained made everything so clear.”
Jeannette Pollard
“I’d really recommend Wildcurrant to anyone who’s feeling a bit out of their depth.”
Emma Horton
“I am no longer frightened or overwhelmed and have learnt so much. The clear explanations are wonderful. Nothing seems too much trouble.”
Joanna Wallis
“Hugely knowledgeable, always approachable and helpful, sharing her vast knowledge broken down into a format that was easy to understand.”
Sophie, The Hat Club
“Highly professional and experienced, but also genuinely kind and honest. Expert advice from someone who truly cares.”
Hana Maatugh
Start with the prompts
Not ready to book a workshop? Try the prompts first.
Fill-in-the-blank prompts for everyday small business jobs such as emails, replies to reviews and social posts. The free version of any AI tool is all you need.
Steal the 10 prompts my clients use every week
A few short emails with prompt tips follow. Unsubscribe in one click whenever you like.
Questions
Quick FAQ
Do you run these for individuals?
The workshops are group sessions. If it’s just you, a one-to-one Power Hour at £197 is the better fit.
In person or online?
Both. In person or Zoom across Shropshire and Herefordshire, or on Zoom anywhere in the UK, with the exercises adapted to work well on screen.
What does everyone take away?
RISEN™ reference cards and prompt templates as standard, plus the tool comparison guide and limitations checklist on the 1.5-hour workshop.
How big can the group be?
Between 4 and 8 people works best. If your numbers are different, email me and we’ll work out the best format.
Do we need paid AI accounts?
No, free accounts are all the workshop needs.
How far in advance should we book?
Six weeks’ notice is ideal. If you need something sooner, email me at melissa@wildcurrant.co.uk to check for a free slot.
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Ready to book a workshop for your team?
Tell me roughly how many people are coming and which option you’re leaning towards, and we’ll take it from there.
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