The Bridge Co Launch F.y.i ‘Creativity Vs Commerce’ Series With Multipurpose Pop-up

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Panel talks will be accompanied by interactive workshops including a drawing workshop with illustrator Sophie McElligott, bread-making by nomadic micro bakery The Bread Companion and yoga/meditation by Chroma Yoga who have pioneered a new approach to practising yoga using light, sound and scent to create a multi-sensory experience.

Supporting independent brands the venue will be home to a pop-up store, stocked with emerging brands and creative products. Brands included in the pop-up are Homage Tee’s, I AND ME, Copenhagen Candle Lab, Metaverse Nails, Liam Hodges x Ditto Press, Sort / Very Friendly & Draw Haus.

The co-working space will be open from 10am each day with free WIFI and charging facilities.

Director of The Bridge Co, Katie Rose comments “So many designers and other creatives that I meet don't feel comfortable or engaged thinking about the commercial side of their business​. We want to show that it's possible to have fun with it, and actually the balance between thinking creatively and commercially is where fun and success lie.”

Events schedule:

Friday 12th May

6 - 8pm Home & Away: Visas & Sponsorship panel discussion on how to get a job or start a business in a post-Brexit Britain as an expat.

Speakers: Maria Patsalos, Partner Mishcon de Reya and other special guests. 

Saturday 13th May

2 - 3pm Profile Pictures: Drawing workshop hosted by Sophie McElligott

4 – 6pm Connected: Tech in Retail panel discussion on how to harness tech in retail as an emerging brand launching a store or a pop-up shop.

Speakers: Kim Boutin, Co-Founder DVTK, Fay Cowan, Director Brand & Content Decoded Fashion, Alice Ratcliffe, Brand Lead Appear Here and other special guests.

Sunday 14th May

10.30 – 11.45am Wellness in a post-kale world panel discussion on how to strike the right work/life balance when working for yourself.

Speakers: Eminé Rushton, Beauty Editor Psychologies/Author The Balance Plan, Camilla Barnard, Co-Founder Rude Health, Bex Meredith, Brand Director SEEN Group

Brunch provided by Rude Health.

1 - 3pm A Little Loaf: Bread-making workshop hosted by The Bread Companion

3 – 4pm Yoga/meditation class hosted by Chroma Yoga

Monday 15th May

12.30 – 1.15pm It Takes Two: Creative Collaboration panel discussion on how these pairings have made it in fashion and how to work collaboratively and creatively with a business partner.

Speakers: Matt King, stylist/Co-Founder SORT, Joseph Delaney, Editor NOWNESS/Co-Founder SORT, Josh Hight, Photographer/Art Director and other special guests.

6 – 8pm For the Love of Money: Finance for the Creative Industries on how to run your own finances as a freelancer and creative start-up.

Speakers: Rob Jones, Co-Founder/Designer Teatum Jones, Maureen McGuinness, Expert/Author and other special guests.