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I Can Be… A Designer! (13-17yrs)
Tuesday 27th October 2026 10:00am - 3:30pm
Are you 13-17 years old, living in Wakefield district? Do you love Design & Illustration? Are you curious about careers in creativity? This is your chance to discover your talent in design.
The Opportunity:
Take part in an hands-on intensive skills day with 3 creative workshops delivered by professional Designers.
The Workshops:
Design Your Ideal Town
Liz Kay is a Freelance Illustrator who loves creating creating bold, playful artwork. Everything she creates is hand drawn, often combining illustration with hand lettering. Liz will lead a session on interactive map making where you will design ideal places around your home town.
Wear Your Creativity
Chloe Ledger is and Art and Photography Teacher. She loves exploring a wide range of artists, styles and techniques and encouraging young people to be creative.
This workshops was developed by Holly Greenwood.
Become a Packaging Designer
Laura Richards is a Graphic Designer, Lecturer and founder of Art is My Career. Laura will lead a session where you will design the packaging for a locally produced chocolate bar. Along the way you’ll learn about branding and how to appeal to different audiences
Explore your Creative Future:
Throughout the day there will be an opportunity for relaxed and informal career chats. Discover careers in the creative industries, ask questions, and learn how you can make a living doing what you love!
What you need to know:
- This skills day is FREE to attend but participants must be available to attend for the full day: 10am – 3:30pm on Tuesday 27 October.
- This opportunity is for Wakefield district residents aged from 13-17yrs.
- The skills day will take place in the WX1-3 Meeting Rooms at Wakefield Exchange – go up the stairs to the mezzanine level and find us at the Registration Desk. WX is a fully accessible space, Check out their Easy Read Access Guide.
- Lunch is included, please let us know of any dietary requirements.
- As well as the Creative Coaches there will be a trained Youth / Support Workers available throughout the day.
