The Craft & Draft project invites creative spirits to participate in a transformative weekend of designing a pop-up pub, enhancing business skills, and expanding professional networks in Wandsworth Town.
Calling all creative spirits interested in design, community building, and perhaps a touch of brew! The Craft & Draft project in Wandsworth Town offers a unique opportunity to dive headfirst into an immersive and transformative experience that revives the historic spirit of the Ram Brewery.
Over the course of a high-intensity weekend, participants will collaborate to create a pop-up pub, fostering a sense of community synergy and allowing for a myriad of creative expressions. This project isn’t just about the pub itself, but also about the vibrant network one can build, invaluable skills you can acquire, and the portfolio-worthy material you will walk away with.
Here’s a taste of what’s on offer:
Business Development Skills: Learn the crucial art of monetising creativity. This includes mastering branding, as well as leveraging social media platforms for self-promotion—skills imperative for the modern-day creative entrepreneur.
Hands-On Experience: Get ready to roll up your sleeves! Experience the full lifecycle of bringing a pop-up pub to life, from innovative ideation to execution.
Networking & Promotion: Develop effective networking strategies, and gain insights into capturing and marketing your creations through striking photography—a must-have skill in today’s digital landscape.
Portfolio Expansion: Showcase your creativity by exiting the project with a polished and tangible piece that will enhance your portfolio and appeal to future clientele.
The Craft & Draft project is ideal for those looking to kick-start a new business, inject fresh creativity into their work, or expand professional contacts in a meaningful way. Participants will also delve into designing and building captivating spaces, while importantly learning to market and promote their work to the world.
Meet the Minds Behind the Event:
The Craft & Draft project is led by an esteemed panel of experts with rich backgrounds in creativity and commercial excellence:
Julio Calanche brings a wealth of sales strategy experience tailored for creative industries through his company, Sales Done Right.
Kevin Haley, a design veteran with over 25 years of experience, enriches the event with a legacy in community-focused design and teaching at prestigious institutions like the Royal College of Art.
Hannah Drakeford, known for her bold and inspiring interior designs, empowers participants to express individuality through decor, incorporating a fearless personal touch, much like her celebrated presence on BBC’s Interior Design Masters.
Simon Hamilton, with his extensive design expertise, continuously advocates for diversity and inclusion within the design industry, offering a broader perspective on the impact of creative endeavours.
Join us on this dynamic venture into creativity and community spirit within Wandsworth Town, reviving historic narratives while blazing trails for future projects. Whether aiming for a renewed creative perspective, new professional connections, or the thrill of creation, this event might just be the catalyst you’ve been looking for.
FIRST HAND / EVENT DETAILS
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Dates: 18th to 20th October 2024, Launch Party with food, drinks and a DJ on 30th October
Location: New Acres, 17 Swandon Way, Wandsworth, London SW18 1EJ
Tickets: £499 Standard / £249 Students with current student ID
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This course isn’t just another learning experience; it’s an immersive, hands-on journey that will equip you with the skills and confidence to elevate your career. We’re gathering a group of passionate creatives, just like you, to design and build a unique pop-up pub in just 48 hours—a real-world project that you can showcase in your portfolio.
