Join us for an engaging lunchtime event  that will introduce participants to various career opportunities in the creative industries, including radio presenting, DJ-ing, music, storytelling, content creating and arts & crafts.

Through industry-led talks and hands-on activities, participants will gain a better understanding of the creative field, and the skills needed to pursue a career in this vibrant sector.

A light lunch with tea and coffee will be available on arrival.

About our workshop facilitators:

Emma Dodds – Founding Director of NI Creativity Centre, Emma holds a wealth of knowledge and expertise in multiple areas of business with an emphasis on the Creative sector. With over 10 years experience working within Creative Training and Recruitment along with her passion to encourage self expression she has a natural flare to work with individuals and groups from all backgrounds.

Through her previous roles she has gained extensive experience working with some of Northern Irelands ‘Top Creative Professionals’, where she has enhanced local opportunities and created hundreds of company entry paths for a number of individuals wishing to expand their skills in this thriving sector.

Carly Wright - Carly Wright is a mixed media artist from Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Her artistic talents were identified and supported early in her childhood where she learned how to mastered her unique style.

Carly’s work has an abstract feel that’s tied beautifully with realism. Her art is often eclectic in nature and typically radiates colour, expression, and emotion. In a relatively short period of time, she has quickly gained a reputation as a talented artist who paints from her heart.

Following the launch of her ‘Diamond in the rough’ exhibition which was supported by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council her artic flare reached new heights. She has since set up her own art studio and has embarked on a new journey sharing her knowledge and wisdom with our younger generation.

Amanda St John - Amanda is one of Northern Irelands leading singer-songwriters. She has released 2 studio albums to critical acclaim, had worldwide press/radio play & has toured USA, UK & Ireland (which included a performance for the President of USA).

With qualifications in Education & Training as well as Life Coaching she has also coached & led creative workshops for over 15 years. Her passion for mentoring & bringing out the best in others is evident in everything she does.

Date and Location:

Thursday 14 November, 12noon – 2pm

Larne Town Hall is fully accessible, ensuring that everyone can join us for an inclusive experience, with parking available on street and nearby car parks (parking charges may apply).

Registration instructions: This event is free for individuals.  Please note, your email confirmation and eTicket will come from noreply@glistrr.com, please add this to your list of trusted accounts to prevent information landing in your junk folder. 

Please note as this is an in-person event, the registration numbers for this are restricted. Whilst Go Succeed operates across NI, this event is being hosted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, therefore should the event reach capacity and a waiting list is created, priority access will be given to Businesses based in the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area.

This workshop is brought to you as part of Go Succeed NI.  Go Succeed represents a significant investment in local entrepreneurs and businesses, funded by the UK Government. Enterprise Northern Ireland is delighted to partner with the 11 local councils to deliver Go Succeed Start Up business support across Northern Ireland.