Day: 18 November 2024
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18 November, 2024Sonnaz Nooranvary, Resident Upholsterer, The Repair Shop
Monday 18th November 11 to 19 Passionate about building, making & creating? Dream of turning your creative skills into a career? Sonnaz Nooranvary, resident upholsterer from BBC’s The Repair Shop will share her journey from an apprentice to becoming a renowned expert in upholstery & restoration. Learn how she combined her passion for traditional craftsmanship […]
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Mixing Business and Creative Skills with Cockpit Studios
Alice Burnhope, Jiyun Kim, Yusuf Osman and Chris Webb from Cockpit Studios Monday 18th November 11 – 19 Cockpit Studios is home to some of the most exciting makers in the world. Spanning every kind of craft, their makers are united by their extraordinary skill and imagination. Cockpit is home to 176 makers, working across […]
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18 October, 2024Brandie Deignan, Chief Executive Officer, Pier Health Group, Former Managing Director, Marco Pierre White Restaurants
Friday 18th October 11 to 19 Join us for a Black History Month talk with Brandie Deignan, CEO of Pier Health Group. Brandie will explore the themes of leadership, heritage, and the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Black leaders in today’s world. This session explores key leadership skills, and a fun quiz to check […]
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18 September, 2024Patrick Campbel, Senior Curator – Reptiles, The Natural History Museum
Curating Creatures – Exploring Careers In Science Wednesday, September 18, 2024 14 to 19 Patrick Campbell, Senior Curator of Reptiles at the Natural History Museum, for an exciting dive into the world of reptiles and museum life! Patrick will share his journey from a young zoologist to a seasoned curator, including thrilling fieldwork adventures in […]
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18 July, 2024David Lowe, Music Composer & Producer
David Lowe, Music Composer & Producer Thursday 18th July KS3-5 / S1-6 David has made a significant mark in music, working in television, radio & more. With an impressive portfolio that includes creating music for a range of programs such as the iconic BBC news introduction, current affairs, factual, wildlife, & entertainment shows, David will […]
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18 June, 2024Speakers for Schools Investigate The Future of Education,
General Election Spotlight: How does each party envision the future of education? Surveying the political landscape Education has fallen to an all-time low on the list of voters’ top priorities, crowded out by concerns around the cost of living, health, and ‘the economy in general’. However, it is fundamental to all the above and unless it is seen […]
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Industry Spotlight with Nadine Pfeifer
Industry Spotlight with Nadine Pfeifer, Founder of HopStair Tuesday 18th June KS3-5/S1-6 During this session, we will hear from Nadine Pfeifer on how she started her entrepreneurial journey from scratch and is now the founder of HopStair, a platform for confidence building. We will unpack the process and feelings of starting out in an industry […]
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18 March, 2024Gavin Wade, Director and Artist-Curator, Eastside Projects
Training Wont Get You A Job But I Will Ignited A Space For Passion And Development Monday 18th March KS3-5 / S1-6 Join us for an inspiring talk with Gavin Wade, the creative force behind Eastside Projects in Birmingham. He believes in recognising your creative potential & creating your path & rules in your career. […]
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18 January, 2024Sarah Baynes, CEO, The Creative Garden & Nigel Twumasi, Co-Founder And Director, Mayamada
Sarah Baynes, CEO, The Creative Garden & Nigel Twumasi, Co-Founder And Director, Mayamada Navigating Your Personal WHY In 2024 And Beyond Thursday 18th Janaury KS3-5 / S1-6 Nigel & Sarah have had interesting journeys to where they are now. Working in Games/Comicbooks/Storytelling (Nigel) & Film/Content/Coaching (Sarah), they discuss what they see as key ingredients to […]