The Fellowship Kick Off Their 80th Year
Bringing together their 2026 project teams for the day.
Held at Loft Studios and hosted by President Ashleigh Hodges, the new Project Teams came together with their Project Leaders and Project Supports, to find out was in store for their 12 months of creative opportunity.
Project X leader, Marlon Hawkins, Project Afro leader, Patricia Davis, ClubStar Art Team leader, Josh Goldsworthy and Project Extend leader and Vice-President of the Fellowship, Michelle Griffin gave project members a better understanding to what’s instore for them and how to get the most out of the year ahead. Followed by 2025 Project Support and this year’s Project Extend Leader, Marlene Lamont and Project Colour 2025 Support, Karis Woodward who discussed the role of Project Support and how they can help both the Project Leader and the Project Team.
Learning Advice
Proving that you can never stop learning, Daniella Fowler is starting a new journey with Project X! It’s her third project! In past years, Daniella has been a member on both Project Colour and Project Afro. Daniella gave advice to the new Project members about what to expect, talking about how incredible her experience has been with the Fellowship so far.
Key Dates
Vice President, Michelle Griffin took to the stage to talk the Project members through key dates for their calendar including HAIRCON in June, the Project’s photographic shoots throughout the year and the Projects Finale in November held at the House of Sassoon in London.
Team Leaders
Each team broke off and met their new teammates and shared a little about themselves and their hopes and goals for the year ahead. With many bringing along mood boards, presentations and creative scrapbooks.
Sharing Experience
Head of Emerging Talent Sally Brooks, known for her creative passion and exceptional work, shared her experience with the projects. From working on shoots and shows, creative briefs and how to make the most of their year in the Fellowship. Sally then asked the teams to write down five things they want to achieve in the next 6 – 12 months – she asked them to keep it hidden and relook at it at the end of the year.
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