Haringey Creates x Made By Tottenham: Explore Creative Careers

Want to know more about career pathways into the creative industries? Do you want to hear directly from creative professionals about how they got to where they are today?

The UK Creative Industries is a fast growing sector, growing four times the rate of the UK economy as a whole and has experienced strong growth in all parts of the UK. It is important to us here at Haringey Creates that career pathways are considered when expanding and enriching creative provision.

We have teamed up with Made By Tottenham to host a Creative Careers Event to highlight the many pathways available to young people. Local artists will give talks and interactive workshops that focus on what their careers have been like, how young people could get there, and what life is like for creatives.

On March 17 from 2 to 6 p.m., we will all be at the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham. We’ll be with a variety of creatives from in gaming, fashion, music and more, as well as our partners - some of the borough's most influential cultural organisations.

The event is open to school groups, youth groups and individuals and suitable for years 9 to year 12/13 and young people looking to get into the industry.

There will be opportunities for your young people to network with local artists, organisations and institutions and ask questions relevant to them.

Session one 2pm - 4pm, includes talks and workshops from;

• Jonathan Hagos, Architect, Co-director of Freehaus
• Bee Veronika Moore, Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Founder of Witty Ditty Designs Art ‘n’ Tech Workshops
• Lenayah Oti, Freelance Makeup Artist
• Sian Dorman, Artist & Designer in sustainable art and accessories

Session two form 4:30pm - 6pm includes talks and workshops from;

• Amaranta Wright, Managing Director of LatinoLife, Media, Events and Music
• Richard Dixon, Photographer and Founder of Aseptic Studios
• Nigel Twumasi, Founder of Mayamada who design games, comics
• Eloisa Henderson Figueroa, Visual Artist

About Made by TottenhamMade by Tottenham aims to support the local creative economy, freelancers and businesses by offering business advice and guidance, skills &training and a platform for news, events and opportunities. Visit www.madebytottenham.com, browse the profile of local creatives, or create your own profile. You can get in touch hello@madebytottenham.com or follow us on Instagram @madebytottenham