Info for young people: Discover what it’s like to work independently in the creative industries. Take part in friendly speed networking with a variety of professionals and learn how to turn your creativity into a career. Drop in between 3.15pm and 5pm. Tickets are free but you need to book - follow the link below to secure your spot on our Eventbrite page. Download our event series flyer here.

What: Hosted by Sheffield Futures, this event will focus on what it’s like to work freelance in a creative field. Following a brief introduction, young people can take part in speed networking with artists and other professionals who work as freelancers, sole traders or generally more independently in the arts and cultural sectors. Pre-booked school groups can attend at 1pm or 2pm and young people can drop in from 3.15pm.

Free tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Free WIFI. Available plug sockets for charging devices.

Where: Sheffield Futures, Star House, Division Street, S1 4GE

There is wheelchair access via Division Street (to the right of the main door). The ground floor is fully accessible, including disabled toilet.

Who: One hour timed slots at 1pm and 2pm - Y7 upwards with their teacher as part of a group. 3.15pm-5pm - young people aged 11-25 can come by themselves or with a friend, parent/carer, or support worker.

To book:

Young people wanting to come to the drop in from 3.15pm, book your free ticket here.

Teachers, please pre-book for your school group at 1pm or 2om here. For an overview of the event series, download our info sheet here.

Professionals wanting to join, please register your interest here. Any questions or for a chat about what’s involved please email zelda@createsheffield.co.uk. Download our info sheet for professionals here.