Learning news production through practice
We built Tirulves in 2016 because we wanted a better way to teach news skills. Real work, not theory.
How we started
Odesa gave us room to experiment. We launched with small workshops for people who wanted practical skills—how to structure a story, record interviews without awkward pauses, edit footage that doesn't put viewers to sleep.
No big promises. Just clear steps and feedback that helps you improve. That's still what we do now, except online and with more structure.
What makes our workshops different
Concrete assignments
You'll pitch story ideas, conduct interviews, edit segments. Each workshop includes tasks that mirror actual newsroom work.
Iterative feedback
Submit your work, get notes, revise. You learn more from fixing mistakes than from getting everything right the first time.
Tools you'll actually use
We focus on software and workflows common in regional news production—nothing experimental, nothing niche.
Key moments since 2016
2016
First workshop in Odesa
Eight participants. One small room. Manual feedback on every assignment. We learned as much as they did.
2019
Program expansion
Added advanced modules on investigative techniques and editorial decision-making. Feedback loops became more structured.
2021
Full online transition
Moved everything digital. Workshops became asynchronous with scheduled critiques. Opened enrollment beyond Odesa.
What guides our work
Practice over theory
You can read about interview techniques, but you won't learn until you try, fail, adjust, and try again. We structure workshops around doing.
Honest feedback
Vague praise doesn't help anyone improve. We point out what works and what doesn't, with suggestions on how to fix it.
Realistic expectations
You won't become an expert in six weeks. But you'll understand the fundamentals and have work samples to build on.