Today we had Studio 12 and Buttercrumble in to give us a talk about their practices. First up was Studio 12, which I have never really heard of before. They are a studio who provides recording spaces, photo shooting spaces and general studio space for 16-30 year olds to support their learning and creativity. They are based in Leeds Central Library so are pretty central. This kind of support would be really great when leaving Uni and having no access to the facilities that Uni provides like the photography equipment.
They showed us some of the work that has been created by some people using their facilities which was really inspiring seeing a range of creativity within Leeds. They also briefed us on submissions to the Leeds Zine fair which is holding an exhibition in Leeds Central Library which something that I might be interested in going to.
Next was Buttercrumble, a creative twin duo who studied at Leeds University and set up a business when they graduated. I have been following them for a while because I love their style of illustration so it was quite inspiring to see them talking in person. They talked a lot about social enterprises that you can participate in to give exposure for yourself while hopefully changing the world for the better. This is something I will definitely look into doing. Also, they mentioned how beneficial collaborations have been for them, making them think about things from a different perspective. Which is something that I have definitely found while collaborating, you learn a lot of new things.
One of the most helpful tips that they had was about getting in touch with people for opportunities. They said that you have to be specific, tell people what you can offer and be enthusiastic and show excitement about the project. I often struggle with getting in touch with people but I will be sure to use these tips next time I do. At the end of the presentation, I asked about their social media presence and how important it has been to their success. They said that it is often where most of their work comes from, but to not stretch yourself across too many platforms. They recommended focusing on one or two, like Twitter and Instagram which has worked for them.
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