An advanced masterclass series for experienced facilitators
The craft
of
facilitation
A four-part live masterclass series exploring how experienced facilitators read the room, embrace uncertainty and create learning experiences that genuinely stay with people.
4 live masterclasses
Not recorded
Limited cohort
No slides
Limited to 30 participants to allow real interaction.
4 live online
masterclasses
Tuesdays 9:30-11:00am (UK)
Dates
12 May • 19 May •
2 June • 9 June
Live sessions
Small-group, interactive,
not recorded
20+
years experience
70+
organisations worked with
2,000+
workshops delivered
Why this series
Most workshops are too controlled
Many facilitators are taught to rely on slides, tightly scripted agendas and tightly managed learning experiences.
But real groups rarely behave according to the plan. People bring different perspectives, energy shifts during the session and the most valuable learning often emerges from unexpected moments.
The craft of facilitation lies in working with the room rather than trying to control it. This masterclass series explores how experienced facilitators do exactly that.
How the sessions are facilitated
No slides. No scripts. Just facilitation.
These sessions are facilitated in the same way I work with clients - without slides.
Instead of presenting content, we will explore ideas through conversation, reflection and live facilitation.
You won't just hear about facilitation techniques. You'll experience them.
The four masterclasses
Explore one session, or experience the full arc
12 May 2026
Embracing the Chaos
How experienced facilitators work with unpredictability instead of trying to control it.
Reading the energy in the room
Letting go of rigid agendas
Thinking on your feet when things don’t go to plan
19 May 2026
Building Community and Safety
How to create an environment where people feel able to speak, challenge ideas and learn from each other.
Psychological safety in groups
Encouraging quieter voices
Managing dominant contributions
2 June 2026
Making Learning Stick
Why many workshops are forgotten within days - and what great facilitators do differently.
Designing learning that people remember
Questions that unlock deeper thinking
Helping participants translate insight into action
9 June 2026
Advanced Online Facilitation
What changes when the room becomes a screen.
Creating presence in virtual rooms
Sustaining attention and energy online
Techniques that work without slides
Recommended
Join the full cohort
£400
incl. VAT
All 4 live masterclasses
Better value than booking several separately
A more connected learning journey
Shared cohort experience across the series
Flexible option
Book individual sessions
£125
incl. VAT per session
One live masterclass
Good for a focused deep dive
Choose the topic most relevant to you
Post-session handout included
Learning happens between sessions
Designed to carry into your real work
Between each masterclass, you'll be invited to experiment with a small facilitation challenge in your own workshops.
These practical experiments give you the opportunity to test ideas in real situations and reflect on what happens.
Participants will also be invited to join a private cohort space to continue the conversation between sessions.
About the facilitator
Jonathan Day
Jonathan Day is the founder of Up Skill 4 Life and an experienced L&OD consultant.
Over the past 20 years he has worked with more than 70 organisations and delivered over 2,000 workshops both in person and online.
He never uses slides. Instead, sessions are built around conversation, reflection and working with the energy of the room.
This series brings together two decades of facilitation practice across sectors, online and in person.
Practical details
What you need to know
Dates
12 May, 19 May, 2 June and 9 June 2026
Time
9:30am-11:00am (UK)
Format
Four live online masterclasses, 90 minutes each
Participants
Limited to 30 people to ensure interaction
Full cohort
£400 for the full cohort
Individual sessions
£125 per masterclass
Questions
A few common questions
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No — these are live sessions and will not be recorded.
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A short post-session handout to capture key insights and ideas.
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You’ll still receive the handout, but the live session itself won’t be available afterwards.
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Experienced facilitators who want to deepen their practice.
Explore the craft of facilitation
Join a cohort of facilitators for four interactive masterclasses
Explore how to work with the room rather than against it.