In conversation with... Jo Sealy of The Black Artisans
Jo Sealy is the founder of The Black Artisans, a platform dedicated to increasing the visibility of Black Designers and Makers. Jo also serves as Vice Chair on the board of trustees for Heritage Crafts, the UK national charity for heritage crafts.
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In this Talk, Jo will be sharing the story behind The Black Artisans and how, she uses her photography to preserve and promote Black Artisans who are successfully forging careers in crafts, the impact it has made on the industry, and how her work has culminated in a new book due to be released in the autumn.
What will we cover?
Jo will discuss her mission to enlighten, educate and inspire people to explore crafts as a potential field of work or, as a hobby to support their mental and physical wellbeing and also, celebrate the journey of those who are under-represented in the world of crafts.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
By attending a Artist Talk, you will be introduced to diverse Artists and Designers and gain insights into their creative processes that may positively impact and give you permission to explore and experiment on your own artistic journey
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This event is open to all, please book a place.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The event will include a discussion and a Q&A session.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs, but you may wish to bring pen and paper for notes.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
This event is part of our 2526 Artist Talks season, which features talks, from diverse Artists and Designers. Please look out for more talks throughout the year.
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