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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.
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.
How to get involved:
Complete this form to register your interest in attending the skills day. We will be in touch to confirm your place. If you have any questions, please get in touch, contact creativewakefield@wakefield.gov.uk.
