June 2012

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Knitwear Trends Forecast Workshop for Autumn/Winter 2013

by Designer Dublin|on June 28, 2012 |in Events

Date:                    Thursday 28th June 2012
Registration:    9.30 –  10.00
Presentation:    10.00 – 12.30
Venue:                  Enterprise Ireland, The Plaza, East Point Business Park, Dublin 3.
Email:                   catherine.wade@enterprise-ireland.com

The presentation will be made by Beryl Gibson, UK based Textile and Yarn consultant with many years experience of the industry in Ireland, UK, Europe, Far East, South Africa and South America.

Knit Presentation A/W 13-14

Part 1

The presentation will cover colour trends for the season with a look at the Pitti Filati and Premiere Vision colour presentations, plus cards from other leading international trend bureaux, pinpointing where the colour focus lies and looking at how to work colour combinations for both women’s and men’s knitwear. The presentation will also include a look at yarn trends with actual shade cards and sample yarn cones from many of the major spinners.

Part 2

This presentation will focus on knit garment silhouettes for the new season, putting emphasis on design details, and include new stitch structures and patterns emerging for the season. The visual power point presentation will include innovative and inspiring ideas and concepts from a number of international sources. A 24 page handout covering all the key areas will be available after the presentation.

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Icons – An Experience in Sacred Art

by Designer Dublin|on June 16, 2012 |in Events |tagged , , , , ,

The Malthouse Design Centre will celebrate with the Eucharistic Congress 2012 by hosting a workshop.

Susie Smith from Ballintubber Abbey will demonstrate her wonderful skills Creating Icons and her own Pantocrator Icon. You will get an opportunity at the workshop to learn how to create your own sacred icon, gessoing the board, Applying 23 carat gold leaf and earth pigments to your own Icon

You are invited to join Susie at;
Where; The Malthouse Design Centre
When ; 16th June 10am-4pm
Address; 537 North Circular Road, Dublin 1
Map; www.themalthousedesigncentre.com
Cost €60 to include lunch and materials

Places are limited,bookings to rosemary@themalthousedesigncentre.com before 10th June.

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Art 250

by Designer Dublin|on June 14, 2012 |in News |tagged ,

 

 

 

 

 

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Creating Business Systems: Time, Project and Financial Management

by Designer Dublin|on June 14, 2012 |in Events |tagged , , , ,

The third Seminar of the Craft NI Business Development Programme will take place on Thursday 14th June 2012 at the Ulster Museum, Belfast. Dr Rachel Smart will explore time, project and financial management with makers with the assistance of guest speaker, weaver, Holly Berry.

Though the subject matter is one which many makers find daunting, the style of Rachel’s presentation is to make all aspects of the business of craft approachable.

Seminar 3 – Creating Business Systems: Time, Project and Financial Management

Guest Speaker – Holly Berry, Weaver

Objectives:

Key formal aspects of;

·        Project Management
·        Diary Management
·        Annual Planning
·        Objective Setting
·        How to plan money in a business
·        How to keep books
·        Understanding how little time you have and that it costs money!

 

Date: Thursday 14th June 2012
Time: 10.00am – 1pm
Venue: Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5AB

Seminars will be charged at £25 each offering excellent value for money and allowing many makers to benefit from Rachel’s expertise and also that of guest speakers. There will be the opportunity to network with other makers after the seminar and lunch will be available for an extra charge of £5 per head.

Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Please complete the attached booking form and email to info@craftni.org. For more information contact Craft NI on 028 9032. 3059. Further details and booking form: http://craftni.org/opportunities/business-development-programme-2011-2012-seminar-3/

 This programme, which is funded by Invest Northern Ireland as part of the making it 2011 programme, will see another 5 seminars delivered by Dr Rachel Smart over the next 18 months. Details of all forthcoming seminars can be found at: http://craftni.org/programmes/business-support-programme/

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Planning for Growth – Increase Sales & Profitability

by Designer Dublin|on June 13, 2012 |in Events
  • Date: 13th June 2012
  • Registration 9:45 (Training from 10:00 – 12:30)
  • Location: Dublin City Enterprise Board, 5th Floor, O’Connell Bridge House, D’Olier Street, Dublin 2
  • Cost: €20

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Brief programme description

Develop your own plan for growing your sales and profitability
Learn and discuss with other owner managers successful tactics that lead to growing your business.
Throughout the workshop real life examples will be given of business owners successfully implementing growth tactics.

Content

  • Part 1
    • Diagnose the Strengths and Weaknesses of your business
    • Identify the Opportunities to grow
  • Part 2
    • You the Owner – Your role – Leadership or Management?
    • Getting the most from your People
    • Turning strategy into action
    • How to measure performance in a small business

Outcomes

  • You will have
    • - a business model for growing your business
    • - improved focus and direction for yourself and staff
    • - an Action Plan for the next 6 months

Target audience

Owner managers of small businesses who wish to understand the route to business growth

Trainer

Billy Linehan is an experienced business adviser. He has worked with the owners of 100s of companies, advising them on growth opportunities.
More about Billy at http://ie.linkedin.com/in/billylinehan .
A business mentor with DCEB since 2004, he is passionate about the positive contribution small businesses make to the Irish economy and Irish society.

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Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival

by Designer Dublin|on June 10, 2012 |in Events

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Secrets of the Soul

by Designer Dublin|on June 10, 2012 |in Events |tagged , ,

 

Permalink to The Design Tower Summer Workshops June 2012

The Design Tower Summer Workshops June 2012

by Designer Dublin|on June 9, 2012 |in Events |tagged , , , , , , , , , ,

Permalink to How to start your own Fashion Label June 9th

How to start your own Fashion Label June 9th

by Designer Dublin|on June 9, 2012 |in Events

This course will give you an insight and understanding into all the important factors and challenges you will need to deal with when setting up you own fashion label in order to create a profitable successful fashion business.

* Course Content includes

- Business plan,
- Financing your business,
- Designing your collection,

- Photo shoots – what is needed?
- Brand image and marketing,
- Pricing structure and cash flow,
- Trade shows and selling your designs.

- Funding opportunities available.

 

* Fashion Manufacturing/Production Course* June 16th

Creativity is vital however it is important for anyone in the fashion
industry to understand the business side of things and the Importance of
Fashion Production. This is a vital element if you are serious about
succeeding in the Fashion industry.

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Fashionista Summery Secret – 7 June

by Designer Dublin|on June 7, 2012 |in Events |tagged , ,

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