Want to start a band but don’t know a drummer? Want to write a play but don’t know any actors? Maybe you want to film a showreel but don’t know a filmmaker? Future Works is a new regular event for 16-30 year olds to meet new people, make connections, and start collaborating.
We’re always asked by young creatives how to get your foot in the door, get feedback on a piece of work, or just where to go to meet some new people on the Island.
Future Works
So Brave Island, Platform One and IW Creative Network have come together to create Future Works, an exciting new free event for young aspiring creatives.
At each event we’ll be joined by exciting guests from all areas of the creative industries, to discuss different topics around starting your creative career. But don’t worry if you’re not sure what you want to do in the future, this is all about meeting new people; the bar will be open with a DJ to soundtrack the event, so come down and enjoy a different way to spend your evening!
Where and when
The next event takes place on Thursday 4th April at Strings Bar and Venue, 9 Bowling Green Lane, Newport.
We’ll hear from Jewellery Designer and Maker Adrienne Wroath, Designer and Art Director Sean Turner and General Manager of CutLaserCut and KReative Studios Kim Purton.
Book your free ticket for the event.
Adrienne Wroath
Adrienne is a self-taught jewellery designer and maker and owner of ‘Adrienne Wroath Jewellery’. Her shop and studio are based in Newport where they handcraft silver and gold jewellery on-site in their workshop. She works with clients to produce bespoke pieces, jewellery repairs, remodelling and their own ‘Adrienne Wroath’ collections and online shop.
Adrienne is celebrating her ten-year anniversary of the shop this month, and 15 years since she first started her company. She says,
“Being a creative person with ADHD, this path I’ve forged for myself was the right one to choose, I love my work.”
Sean Turner
Sean is a designer and art director for theatre, film and festivals world-wide. He is the associate designer for immersive theatre company LAStheatre.
Recent design projects include: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘Ghostbusters, The Gates of Gozer’ with Secret Cinema. He has worked as in-house designer for MAMA Festivals and Live Nation, designing stages and festival areas for Wilderness, The Great Escape, and Lovebox festivals.
Sean has designed productions with Punchdrunk Enrichment and other design credits include ‘The Planets’ presented by Professor Brian Cox, streamed live on BBC Radio 3, aired on BBC 2, and performed at the Barbican. Sean is currently designing Dopamine Land, an immersive experience opening in Brisbane, Australia 2024.
Kim Purton
Kim is the General Manager for CutLaserCut – a London design manufacturer, specialising in Laser and CNC cutting, drawing and design work, prototyping, fabrication, finishings and installation.
They have been making projects for companies and individuals for over 13 years, and more recently opened KReative Studios – their IW based company. They work with many artists, designers, film companies, prop makers, architects, engineers, and retailers, taking a project from a rough sketch to completion. Kim oversees the running of the business with her partner Russ, she says,
“My favourite part of my job is working with artists, troubleshooting ideas and coming up with ways to help them create their ideas.”
News shared by Georgia on behalf of IW Creative Network, Brave Island and Platform One. Ed
