Regular Homestart Event Aiming To Help 16-30 Year Olds To Make Industry Connections

A new regular event aims to help 16-30 year olds meet new people, make connections and start collaborating.

Future Works will feature exciting guests from all areas of the creative industries, brought to you by Brave Island, Platform One and IW Creative Network.

Each free event — which will take place at Strings Venue in Newport — will feature industry professionals discussing different topics around starting your creative career.

The bar will also be open with a DJ providing a soundtrack for the event.

The inaugural instalment takes place on Thursday February 15, with doors opening at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

February Guest Speakers

At the first event guests will hear from sustainable fashion designer Rosie Drake-Knight, filmmaker and photographer Reuben Mowle, and graphic designer and illustrator Michelle Lott.

Rosie Drake-Knight

(c) Maria Bell

Fashion designer Rosie Drake-Knight is the founder and owner of Roake — a sustainable womenswear brand.

They handmake garments from start to finish in their small studio in Ventnor.

Roake was formed straight out of university (10 years ago) and since then it has developed to become the brand it is today, with comfort, flexibility and sustainability at its core.

Reuben Mowle

Award-winning filmmaker and photographer from the Isle of Wight, Reuben has a portfolio of videos that collectively boast over 70 million views for him and his clients, showcasing a mastery of storytelling.

His journey includes founding and successfully selling a production business, as well as now thriving as a solo entrepreneur.

Michelle Lott

(c) Julian Winslow

Michelle from MooksGoo is an award-winning graphic designer and illustrator on the IW, who creates powerful, bold and quirky designs.

Working with only a select few clients per year, MooksGoo provides a freelance design service, including logos and branding, websites, printed materials, and beyond.

Those who are interested in the Future Works event can book their free ticket online.