Each month we round up five of the most exciting opportunities currently available for young people living on the Isle of Wight, whether that’s from Brave Island or from other organisations we think you should get involved with! Check out our top picks for September below.
Wood Whittling Workshop
This month, we’re bringing you a monthly skills workshop in Wood Whittling. You will work with Isle of Wight woodcraft expert James Bradley to create your very own beautiful and functional pieces made from locally sourced wood that you can take home to keep! Whether you’re a whittling wizard or an absolute beginner, this workshop will surely be a fun and relaxing experience.
For more information and to sign up, click here.
Samba Drumming Workshop at New Carnival
Isle of Creativity, the youth project by New Carnival has teamed up with Yes! Creative Beats to offer a Samba Drumming workshop open to ages 14-30! You don’t need any drumming experience to take part. Yetta and Emma have a wealth of drumming experience through working with Samba bands such as RAW Samba at carnivals and events across the Island and beyond!
You can find out more information about this, as well as other upcoming opportunities from Isle of Creativity on their Instagram Page. Send an email to tyler@newcarnival.co.uk to secure your space.
Isle of Wight Young Artist Award 2024
There is still plenty of time to apply for the Isle of Wight Young Artist Award! Brave Island are super excited to team up with Quay Arts to bring the third instalment of this competition following the success of the last two years’ exhibitions.
Applications are open to submit your artwork until the 24th September. Shortlisted artists will have their work exhibited in the Clayden Gallery at Quay Arts and be invited to a special launch event for the month-long exhibition where the winner will be announced.
Find out more and apply here.
I love Wight Events Opportunity
I love Wight Events, who organise many popular markets across the Island, are currently offering a free or significantly subsidised space at one of their events, plus practical help with paperwork and legalities. They will also offer ongoing mentoring for the year with the opportunity to network with some other amazing artists and creatives. This opportunity is aimed at young people aged 15-24 and living on the Isle of Wight, who would like to trade at their events.
To find out more, check out their Instagram Page or send an email to Eventsilovewight@outlook.com
Photography Networking Event
The Isle of Wight Creative Network have just announced their next Networking event for Photographers, it’s the second event of it’s kind and will be held at Dimbola Museum and Galleries in Freshwater on the 19th September.
You can find out more and book your FREE place now by clicking here.
