Learn about new Common Craft videos, useful resources, and the skill of explanation from Lee LeFever, author of The Art of Explanation.
Welcome to the Common Craft newsletter, a free resource for educators, communicators, and explainers. Subscribe or read past issues. Explainer Video WorkshopDo you have a policy, product, or service you need to explain? It's easier than you think, and you already have the tools to do it: Powerpoint or Keynote. I'm hosting a new workshop starting April 17th. We'll meet on Wednesday afternoons (Pacific time). I will be your guide through every step of creating an animated video that clearly explains your idea. This workshop, our third, has a limit of five participants so I can be a personal resource for you. The workshop includes:
I am happy to respond to emails if you have questions or need direction between sessions. "The Explainer Video Workshop was truly a game-changer for me."
Amber Smart, Winter 2024
The Details
"Lee provided personalized feedback and kept sessions fun and very interactive. I highly recommend this workshop!”
Luisa Molina, Fall 2023
The Schedule:The Explainer Video Spring Workshop will be in April and May 2024:
Can't make a session? All sessions are recorded.
"The workshop puts you on the spot to deliver your explanation. I found that it's the practical aspect of actually doing it that matters. The workshop was excellent!"
Clyde Johnson, Fall 2023
Watch a Brief VideoIf you have questions, reply to this email or contact me directly at lee@commoncraft.com. |
A free newsletter for communicators, educators, and explainers
Learn about new Common Craft videos, useful resources, and the skill of explanation from Lee LeFever, author of The Art of Explanation.
Welcome to the Common Craft newsletter, a free resource for educators, communicators, and explainers. Subscribe or read past issues. Hello friends, Last week, I shared news of our new free course: Become an Explanation Specialist. Thanks for enrolling! I'd love to know what you think... just hit REPLY. This week, I'm sharing a video of me brainstorming visuals for an upcoming Common Craft video. Brainstorming Video Visuals - Behind the Scenes Video Link to the post The visuals in a Common...
Welcome to the Common Craft newsletter, a free resource for educators, communicators, and explainers. Subscribe or read past issues. Hello friends, The Explainer Academy has been through a makeover and I'm inviting you to check it out. Free Course: Become an Explanation Specialist We've assembled a new free course that contains highlights and resources from our paid courses. It's full of videos and downloadable docs and covers both explanation skills and animated video production. You'll be...
Welcome to the Common Craft newsletter, a free resource for educators, communicators, and explainers. Subscribe or read past issues. Friends, How many times have you seen a new policy at work or a pitch for a new product, and thought: "Why does this feel so complicated?" It happens too often. A well-crafted explanation in the form of a brief video can solve this problem, and it's easier than you think. My Explainer Video Workshop (5 hours of live, online instruction) starts Wednesday, April...