Our Friends Electric launches Cultivate Folk workshop courses
Tim Freeland, founder of brand engagement agency, Our Friends Electric, has announced the launch of Cultivate Folk, a classroom offering workshops designed and run by a diverse team of esteemed experts within their respective creative fields.
The announcement:
CULTIVATE FOLK – A CURATED CLASSROOM FOR THE LIKE OF MIND
The Founder of brand engagement agency, Our Friends Electric, Tim Freeland, today announces the launch of their sister company; Cultivate Folk – ‘a curated classroom for the like of mind’.
The classroom offers bespoke workshops designed and run by a diverse team of esteemed experts within their respective creative fields.
“We’re lucky enough to work with Australia’s leading inspiring creatives, ranging from Designers, Make-up Artists, Illustrators, Painters, Carpenters, Paper Engineers, Screen Printers, Artisan Brewers and Wine Makers. Their creative DNA is at the heart of what we deliver at Our Friends Electric and we’re thrilled to be celebrating their craft whilst giving the public access to future life skills”– Tim Freeland
Each workshop will cater for up to 16 students, creating an intimate environment and ensuring every attendee receives adequate one-on-one time with the educator. The October launch will offer an initial six classes per week including; CPR for new Dads with a side of beers and burgers, illustration, ceramics, sign writing, screen printing and gingerbread house making for the Christmas period, with the program building to 14 classes within the initial 6 months.
Cultivate Folk occupies the ground floor of OFE’s new hub in Surry Hills, Sydney. The space has been designed by award winning architects; Luigi Roselli. The open plan style of the space lends itself effortlessly to a range of workshop setups, offering moveable work benches and LED screens ensuring maximum flexibility within the space.
The program has been carefully curated by Grace McBride, who brings with her a wealth of knowledge as the ex-brand manager for Tropfest. “Our teachers are people who have taken their creativity and talent and turned it into a real, working career. It’s exciting to be able to offer our students that kind of practical, one-on-one access to people who are truly at the top of their game.” – Grace McBride
The area is also available as an event space for hire for one off events and exhibitions.
Available to book from 4th October 2018
Class prices vary from $120 to $250
cultivatefolk.com | @cultivatefolk
From an Our Friends Electric media release
