Local ‘Youth Take Over’ interns that have been working with Castlemaine’s Oni Street Wear on a unique project designing their own street wear are set to launch their designs tomorrow Saturday, August 6.
Interested community members are invited to get along and check out the designs created by our local youth at the ‘Ambient Street Wear Launch Party’ at Oni Street Wear at 71 Forest Street Castlemaine from 3pm-5pm.
The participants which range in age from 14-25 have been working with Josh and Jasper from Oni Street Wear to learn how to design and create their own street wear.
Oni Street Wear’s Josh Salmon said the not-for-profit program has been an incredible success and the local team can’t wait to unveil their designs.
“Most of the participants have created two designs, one will be available in store and the second will be available online,” he said.
“Young people deserve a chance to upskill, fill the gaps in their resumes from the past few years, and have fun doing it,” he said.
“These programs are a new way of doing work experience, where you get to see a project through from start to finish. It’s important we celebrate their hard work and encourage them to continue showing initiative and putting their hand up for opportunities in the future,” Josh said.
The Youth Take Over team have worked together to design the artwork, exhibition and launch event so be sure to get along and show your support tomorrow!