Article Source: Paisley Make
Last Updated: 24 August 2016 16:57
The four-day free event – driven by the town’s global brand and its historic place at the centre of the world’s textile industry – is looking to inspire aspiring designers and design professionals as well as give the public an insight into the design industry and Paisley’s significant contribution to the fashion world.
The vibrant programme includes top speakers on design and innovation to networking opportunities and exciting workshops and a Scotland Re:Designed exhibition and shop, showcasing some of Scotland’s best fashion, textiles and interiors.
Paisley Make is a unique chance to meet and engage with industry experts as part of the Festival of Creativity and Design on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 September, including:
• Director at Scottish Leather Group, James Lang
• CEO at fashion chain M&Co, Andy McGeoch
• Jimmy Stephen-Cran, Glasgow School of Art’s fashion and textiles programme leader
• Penny Martin, Editor in Chief of The Gentlewoman Magazine
• Mark Hogarth, creative director of Harris Tweed Hebrides
People can also sign-up for origami and corsage making workshops on Saturday 3rd September as part of Renfrewshire’s Doors Open Day.
Paisley’s unique Paisley Pattern collections – held in Paisley Museum – are a key driver for Paisley Make and the town’s bid for UK City of Culture 2021. It’s hoped the Paisley Pattern collection will enthuse and inspire a new generation of designers to work with Paisley’s global brand.
Paisley Make takes place in the town’s magnificent Paisley Abbey, which will be the festival hub during the 4-day event. Scotland Re:Designed – who are organising the event with Renfrewshire Council – will also give a platform to top Scottish fashion, textiles, accessories and interiors with a specially-curated exhibition and shop within the Abbey.
Wednesday 31st August
From 2.30pm Speaker session with Penny Martin (Editor in Chief) - The Gentlewoman and I: the making of a women’s magazine
Scotland Re:Designed Shop and exhibition Opens from 10am – 4.30pm
Thursday 1st September
10am – 4.30pm – PaisleyMake Festival of Creativity and Design DAY ONE - Open to all
Speaker sessions from retail guru David Mullane, W2 clothing, Jimmy Stephen-Cran, GSA Fashion & Textiles Programme Leader and former fashion embroidery designer for brands including Chanel, Donna Karan and Etro, among other leading Scottish textile designers and brands.
Friday 2nd September
10am – 4.30pm – PaisleyMake Festival of Creativity and Design – DAY TWO – Open to All
Speaker sessions delivered by James Lang of Scottish Leather Group, Mark Hogarth creative director of Harris Tweed Hebrides and Q&A sessions covering smart textiles and the importance of design by lecturer Sara Robertson from DJCAD, University of Dundee.
Saturday 3rd September
10-4pm Doors Open Day
Family fun for children and adults alike, come along and try corsage making with Siobhan Mackenzie, learn the art of origami with Misty Concepts or explore yarn bombing. Visit our store, gift shop and café.
REGISTER for ticket
Scotland Re:Designed store and showroom will be open daily from 10am with onsite café and workshops suitable for all ages throughout, all events and speaker sessions are free please register here for all of our events www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/paisleymake-11077039273
To discover more about Paisley and the PaisleyMake event please visit the website www.paisleymake.com
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