The Kickstart Scheme

Fox Yard Studio has taken part in the Kickstart Scheme, which is a government funded scheme tackling unemployment in young people, providing 6 month work placements as a way for 18-24 year olds to get back into a work environment and learn new skills to help give them a better chance in future employment. In collaboration with our neighbours, Modece Architects, they have welcomed a number of young creatives since April 2021.

Below are a selection of Kickstart participants we’ve had at Fox Yard Studio and Modece Architects.

 
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Lola Stewart

Hi, I'm Lola. I am a multi-disciplinary designer, currently working across Fox Yard Studio & Modece Architects as a Graphic Design and Social Media assistant. I studied Graphic Design at Nottingham Trent University, where I experimented with a range of disciplines, particularly enjoying branding, packaging design, editorial & illustration. In my spare time you'd usually find me at a variety of music events, my fingers are crossed they go ahead soon, a dance is very overdue!

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Becky Chandler

Hi, I’m Becky! I’m currently working at Fox Yard Studio as a Social Media, Marketing and Graphics Assistant, as part of the Kickstart Scheme.

I studied Fashion & Textiles at University and I aspire to one day start my own brand. Over Lockdown I started making Jewellery out of Polymer Clay. I love learning new creative skills and I’m hoping being surrounded by artwork and creative people will inspire me to get back into Lino printing and other creative ventures!

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Garth Amos

Garth. I'm a 23-year-old from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. I studied architecture at Sheffield Hallam University where I received my part 1 and am currently working as an architectural assistant at Modece Architects.
My Ambition in life is to become a fully qualified architect and to specialise in architectural visualisations and graphics.
Being quite active in nature, I enjoy anything from travelling hot climates to skiing the cold ones but have recently taken a keen interest in golf.

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Luke Penning

Hi, i'm Luke and I'm 24, from Ipswich, Suffolk.

I currently work as a graphic design, social media assistant at Modece Architects. I have a background in videography, I aspire to learn and experience a different industry, Improve and develop new skills in architectural photography and videography, whilst becoming more confident and proficient in other areas. I love being creative, watching films and playing the piano, guitar and drums.