A nail artist who worked on a major Hollywood franchise shared her skills with students from an Ipswich college.
Shea Osei, who worked with award-winning actor and singer Cynthia Erivo during the filming of the Wicked movies visited One Six Form College as part of their sixth annual culture day sharing insights into the film industry with students.
Students and staff at One Sixth Form College - part of Eastern Education Group - came together for a day of performances, workshops, and exhibitions celebrating the many cultures represented across the college community.
20 students took part in the nail demonstration held by Ms Osei, who shared insights into her work in the film industry and the creative sector.
Across the whole culture day, students explored identity and heritage through a wide range of creative sessions - including storytelling workshops capturing migration stories with Aspire Black Suffolk and Youth Ambassadors, which will contribute to a children’s book, as well as virtual reality art sessions exploring culture and migration.
Ellisha Soanes, an equality, diversity and inclusion consultant who worked with the college’s Culture Board to help organise the festival, said: "This is my fifth year supporting Culture Day and it gets more amazing every year. We’ve been sponsored by Constable 250, which has really helped elevate the event.
"But for me, it’s about what we do next. It’s so important to have a Culture Board where students are the decision-makers and shaping the approach. They’re not only doing this - they’re with me at the Houses of Parliament, they get opportunities to visit Alexandra Palace, they get to speak to MPs. They’re really pushing social mobility forward."
The Culture Festival forms part of the college’s wider commitment to celebrating diversity and building a strong sense of belonging among students from all backgrounds and was funded by Constable 250.
As well as this Wellbeing activities including Chinese acupuncture sessions were available throughout the afternoon, and the day closed with a lively ‘Rep Your Country’ five-a-side football tournament on the pitch.
