Join designer Philip Crewe for a chat about craft and design, and combining paid work with a creative practice. Philip makes everyday objects that explore the “wiggly weirdness” between people and things. Rather than creating objects to sit on shelves, his practice focuses on making things that are used – objects that facilitate creativity, behaviour, and imagination.
Alongside his studio practice, Philip works as a Labs Tutor at Goldsmiths University, teaching in an applied, hands-on environment. While his job and his practice aren’t the same thing, they closely inform one another: teaching enables him to sustain his practice, while his practice keeps his teaching alive, relevant, and rooted in real learning.
In this session, Philip will share his experience of combining paid work with a creative practice, and how both can enrich each other. Drawing on his experience growing up on the Isle of Wight, where creativity often existed outside formal employment, he’ll explore why some of the most meaningful making happens away from money, status, and traditional success.
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in craft and design, how to combine paid work with your creative practice, or anyone interested in learning more about Philip’s work.
Our Coffee & Chat opportunities are in collaboration with the Isle of Wight Creative Network. Along with up to a small group, you have the chance to meet with a different industry professional and find out about their job, how they got to where they are today, or ask for any advice they have to offer.
Practical info: This opportunity will take place at Department in Ryde – your drink is on us. To apply, please tell us why you would like to take part in this opportunity.
Opportunity Date & Time: Friday 13th March, 2pm – 3.30pm.