tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80786026738328721732024-03-04T21:34:22.693-08:00Made in NewcastleMade In Newcastle is the inspirational centre for creativity in our city.
As part of Newcastle Councils empty shops project we have had two different and very successful "pop up" shops.
We blog about the latest MiN news, inspiration, creative tips, local and global happenings, special events and so much more.Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985645005253316071noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-7488064278342599752012-12-09T12:16:00.000-08:002012-12-09T12:24:27.719-08:00Christmas Fair GoodiesSeeing as its less than a week before our <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/166929526764362/">Christmas Fair on the 15th Dec, in the Trinity Centre</a></b>, I thought I would post about some of the sellers who will be joining us this time and their lovely wares.<br />
We'll have a huge 35 sellers at this event and this time we'll be in the church itself so there'll be loads of space. Yay!<br />
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The products on offer will be wide and varied and we've been trying hard to make sure that there won't be too much of one type of product. Here is a small selection<br />
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<b>Whim Wham Ceramics</b> - traditionally styled ceramics lovingly crafted in a in a Tyne & Wear studio.</div>
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<b>Man About Town</b> - stylish and unusual bags and belts for the discerning gentleman, created with recycled bicycle tyres using traditional leather-work techniques. <br />
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<b>Bill Quay Fabric Workshop</b> - <span id="content"><span id="main"><span class="text4">Beautiful limited edition textiles created in house using block and lino printing methods. </span></span></span><br />
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<b>Sponge and Sugar</b> - tasty cup cakes, cake pops and occasion cakes made in Northumberland with organic and Fairtrade ingredients.<br />
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<b>Love Textiles</b> - textile art for the home, using applique, embroidery and collage, inspired by the North East coast line.<br />
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<b>Pangaea</b> - Eye-catching men's ties and accessories made with ethically sourced fabrics.<br />
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<b>Gabby's Bazaar</b> - Pretty vintage and retro inspired jewellery.<br />
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So they're just a few of the items we'll have in our fair on the 15th Dec. Hope you can make it along!Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985645005253316071noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-25336503815398712682012-11-05T04:31:00.001-08:002012-11-05T04:32:38.297-08:00A Christmas Shopping Alternative<br />
<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Drum roll please...................<br />On Saturday the 15th December MiN are having a Christmas Fair at the Trinity Centre on Gosforth High Street, Newcastle, NE3 4AG. We'll be there from 10am - 4pm and this time we'll have the church hall as our venue, so it will be a lovely big space on the ground floor.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There are 35 wonderful stall holders offering a wide variety of hand-crafted goodies in time for some last minute Christmas shopping. Here are just a few of the makers and artists who will be joining us this time:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Fun, contemporary cross-stitch accessories and homewares from the awesome Miso Funky - </span><a href="http://shop.misofunky.com/"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>http://shop.misofunky.com</strong></span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Man About Town will be offering innovative & stylish men's belts and cases from recycled bicycle tyres - </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ooManAboutTownoo"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>http://www.etsy.com/shop/ooManAboutTownoo</strong></span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Quirky, vintage inspired jewellery from Gabby's Bazaar - </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gabbysbazaar"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>http://www.etsy.com/shop/gabbysbazaar</strong></span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Stunning limited edition printed textiles from Bill Quay Fabric Workshop - </span><a href="http://www.billquayfabricworkshop.co.uk/"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>http://www.billquayfabricworkshop.co.uk</strong></span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Gorgeous etchings and art prints by illustrator Deborah Snell of illustration collective Set of Drawers - </span><a href="http://deborahsnell.carbonmade.com/"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>http://deborahsnell.carbonmade.com/</strong></span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Beautifully handcrafted stoneware and ceramics from Muddy Fingers Pottery - </span><a href="http://www.muddyfingerspottery.com/"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>http://www.muddyfingerspottery.com/</strong></span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In addition to all the stalls we're also hoping to have a little raffle where you can win yourself some ace handmade goodies. <br />Also the Trinity centre cafe will be open so you can warm up with a hot drink and some tasty food.<br /><br />Any money generated from stall places goes towards Made in Newcastle's funds towards our future shop space, from where we aim to showcase the work of local independent business and creative entreprenuers. <br />Entry is free, so please drop by and escape the high street madness while helping to support regional traders.<br /><br />We have set up a Facebook event </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/madeinnewcastle?ref=hl#!/events/166929526764362/"><strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">here</span></strong></a><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> and we would be very grateful if tou could help us spread the word by inviting your friends. Hope to see you soon.</span>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985645005253316071noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-18627617484472366982012-07-19T06:43:00.000-07:002012-07-19T07:57:54.547-07:00A MiNnie Summer Market Showcase<span style="font-family: inherit;">The MiN Summer Market on the 11th August is getting ever closer and it all promises to be very exciting indeed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There will be 30 - 35 wonderful stalls with a diverse range of handmade and locally designed products to tantalise your eye holes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Aside from a huge variety of local designers and artists we'll also have our kids craft corner where you can bring your little'uns and they can get creative with the folks of MiN and make something to take home with them. To add to this we also now have a children's book author who will be stopping by to do some readings from her wonderful books. So all in all it'll be the perfect spot to spark your child's imagination and get their creative juices flowing - hey it could be good for the big kids too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To give you an idea of what gorgeous things you'll be able to find here is a sneak preview of some of the crafts people selling at the event:</span><br />
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<strong style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.lauraparkin.co.uk/" target="_blank">Laura Parkin</a></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Stunning hand woven textiles from a Northumberland based a textile designer graduate.</span></div>
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Fabulous and super cute, customisable kid's clothing.</div>
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Delicious artisan breads, cakes and pastries from the Grainger Market based bakers.<br />
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Finely crafted, bound notebooks, journals and boxes made by local maker Margaret Finch.<br />
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Naturally striking, salvaged coastal sea glass jewellery from maker Emma Harbottle.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Money generated from this market will go towards future MiN events to aid our long term aspiration of having a permanent retail/gallery space, so we hope you'll come along for a tea or coffee and help us to continue to support local creative talent and business.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We're looking forward to seeing you all there. </span></div>Britt Coxonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05747532047445160300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-22213017982575307422012-07-06T13:26:00.000-07:002012-07-06T13:29:19.813-07:00Made In Newcastle invite you to their Summer Market!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />There will be 30+ stalls offering handmade food, art, homewares, jewellery, accessories and loads more.<br />We'll also have a<b> free</b> 'Kids Craft Corner' where children can get creative on the doodle wall, make a badge or a sticker or even learn to knit.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Here is a sneak peak of some of the makers and artists who will have goodies on offer:<br />Yellobole, handmade books (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Yellobole" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/shop/<wbr></wbr>Yellobole</a>)<br />Surf and Silver Jewellery (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/surfandsilver" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>surfandsilver</a>)<br />Subtle Clothing (<a href="http://www.subtleclothing.com/" target="_blank">http://www.subtleclothing.<wbr></wbr>com/</a>)<br />Britt's Little Paper Shop (<a href="http://britthub.co.uk/shop.php" target="_blank">http://britthub.co.uk/shop.<wbr></wbr>php</a>)<br />Lucy's Happy Place (<a href="http://www.lucyshappyplace.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lucyshappyplace.<wbr></wbr>com/</a>)<br />Finger Print Jewellery ( <a href="http://www.fingerprint-jewellery.co.uk/" rel="me nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.FingerPrint-<wbr></wbr>Jewellery.co.uk </a>)<br /><br />The venue which has a café, is located in the heart of the bustling and prosperous <b>Gosforth High street</b>. The hall is easily accessed by stairs or a lift and travel links and parking are good.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Money from the event will go towards future MiN events and our long term goal of finding a new shop/gallery space.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />There are still a few stall spaces left so applications are invited from makers, designers and artists. Items on sale <b>must be handmade</b> (not bought in) and the maker should be based in the North East. A pitch is priced at £20 and tables and chairs will be provided.<br />If you wish to find out more please email <a href="mailto:info@madeinnewcastle.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">info@madeinnewcastle.org</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you would like to book a stall please include photos of your product or a link to some photos of your items online.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />We hope you will be able to pop in for a cuppa and say hi.</span><br />
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We've created a Facebook event: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/409223405790669/">http://www.facebook.com/events/409223405790669/</a> Go ahead and invite all your friends, the more the merrier.Britt Coxonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05747532047445160300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-40403867377149666432012-05-29T14:00:00.000-07:002012-05-30T12:02:47.987-07:00Jubilee Jubilation<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Well with only a week to go the whole of the UK seems to have gone all <span style="color: red;">Red</span>, <span style="background-color: #cccccc; color: white;">White</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span>and <span style="color: blue;">Blue</span>! </span></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Our talented creative types here at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/madeinnewcastle">Made in Newcastle</a> have also been busy making and designing some beautiful Jubilee inspired items just for you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">First up for your delectation is this truly stunning range of products from <a href="http://www.spottedsparrow.com/">The Spotted Sparrow</a>, which includes a whole host of wonderful <a href="http://www.spottedsparrow.com/royal-britannia-cards/68-royal-birthday-card.html">greetings cards</a>, <a href="http://www.spottedsparrow.com/search?tag=royal+britannia">invitations</a> and my personal favorite, the <a href="http://www.spottedsparrow.com/vintage-style-art-prints/65-personalised-royal-baby-print.html">gorgeous framed birth announcement</a>, a perfect christening gift.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Now you have the hat your going to need some fabulous footwear and a simply stunning bag. These fantastic up-cycled, one of a kind items from <a href="http://bobucouture.bigcartel.com/">BoBu Couture</a> will certainly turn heads. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Time to add those finishing touches with some Jubilee inspired necklaces from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GabbysBazaar">G's Bazaar</a>. The delicate <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/99202559/catherine-key-crown-pendant-necklace?ga_search_query=key">key and crown pendant</a> adds just a hint of royal flair and I'm sure there is going to be more than one or two tea parties over this long weekend, so how about this little <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93195354/blue-isabella-teapot-pendant-necklace?ga_search_query=tea">porcelain teapot</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">To finish off your outfit just add this chunky <a href="http://www.nancypants.bigcartel.com/product/bunting-bracelet">bracelet</a> from <a href="http://www.nancypants.bigcartel.com/">Nancy Pants</a>. Nancy Pants has also been adding the royal touch to some of her fantastic <a href="http://www.nancypants.bigcartel.com/product/her-majesty-pop-art-cushion">homewears</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">If your looking for a Union Jack inspired gift then look no further then the brilliant <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nance1oo">cosmetic bags and phone cases</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98673300/a-large-stylish-cosmetics-bag-purse-with?ref=ss_listing">Boho Raspberry</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">If you would prefer something for your home then why not check out our good friend from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/madeinnewcastle">Made in Newcastle</a>, now <a href="http://www.facebook.com/madeinthehighlands">Made in the Highlands</a></span></div>
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<br /></div>Serendipitycentralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04783680798830472193noreply@blogger.com0Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1, UK54.978252 -1.6177854.9053525 -1.7757085 55.051151499999996 -1.4598515tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-4422295526353671382012-05-14T07:22:00.000-07:002012-05-14T07:22:26.800-07:00Works Well with OthersYou've had the daily conversation with the cat, tidied up the house and now you're catching up on your blog reading. If you fancy a change in pace how about swapping your cat chat for a coffee break, your house tidy for a quick inspiration session with fresh minds on the topic and your daily blog read for a sneaky peak over a co-workers shoulder at their latest project. Maybe you'll even find someone to collaborate with on your own latest project.<br />
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Newcastle, as I pointed out last post, is full of social things to do if you're a creative type. So what about actually getting some work done? That can be done in good company too and what better way to meet a strong and supportive group of friends, with their own connections, resources and skills. It'll only be a matter of time before you're sharing skills, organising to swap resources and getting to know your brand new connections.<br />
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Co-working days? I don't know, they sound corporate and expensive...<br />
Rest assured, they're not, a good selection of them are completely free. Some happen in a pub or cafe, no office cubicles for you.<br />
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Here are a few of the co-working days that I've learned about recently. I'm sure there are many more, so feel free to add your own by commenting on this post.<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/322838914398182/" target="_blank">Space 2 Create</a><br />
Space 2 Create meets weekly at the Settle Down Cafe, Wednesdays 6pm-8pm. All creative types are welcome and encouraged to take part in skill shares, participate in creative events and happenings and indeed organise their own using the combined support and skills of the group.<br />
Space 2 Create is taking a small break for the summer, as most of it's members are involved in festival season workshops, however the Facebook group stays open all year round and is a great platform for sharing ideas and plans on.<br />
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<a href="http://www.makerspace.org.uk/" target="_blank">Maker Space Newcastle</a><br />
Described as a "communal garden shed full of mad inventors", the Maker Space is based in The Cottage, located round the back of the <a href="http://www.starandshadow.org.uk/" target="_blank">Star and Shadow Cinema</a>. Maker Space is the ideal place for you if you've ever taken apart your old console or wondered how to get that Commodore64 in the loft working again. You can come along to one of their drop in sessions between 6pm and 8pm every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month for free to find out what it's all about. There is a small monthly membership fee of £10 which pays for all the things you might use at Maker Space (wifi, consumables, buying new equipment etc.), which is explained fully on on their <a href="http://www.makerspace.org.uk/joinus/" target="_blank">Join Us</a> page.<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Made-At-Jelly/234593956636970" target="_blank">Newcastle Jelly</a><br />
"A casual co-working event for freelancers, homeworkers, small/micro business owners or anyone who wants to work somewhere different alongside others". I had a chat on Twitter with <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/newcastlejelly" target="_blank">@NewcastleJelly</a> and it sounds like the kind of event where you could get a great mixture of creatives and makers. I imagine Bar Loco (their venue) being filled with designers, knitters, illustrators, writers and more. Jelly is a relatively new event so there's no expectations and the group is very welcoming to new people. I'll be at the next one myself, you can book tickets (free, it's just so they have the right amount of spaces) on <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2997665097/e?ebtv=C" target="_blank">their Eventbrite page</a>. Newcastle Jelly is every other Tuesday, from 10.30 until 5.30, you don't have to stay all day and it's free.<br />
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Okay, maybe you want something a bit more office based? How about these then?<br />
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<a href="http://www.toffeefactory.co.uk/flexible-working/" target="_blank">The Toffee Factory</a><br />
One of the newest additions to the Ouseburn area, the Toffee Factory is full of offices, communal spaces and meeting rooms that can be accessed as part of the shared office space for only £10 a day. So if you're not ready for a permanent space yet but might fancy one in the future "these high quality workstations allow you to get a foothold at the heart of the North East’s newest creative industries community". You'll be sharing the building with some fantastic creative businesses and agencies, small and big. You can <a href="http://www.toffeefactory.co.uk/contact-find/" target="_blank">contact their team</a> for more info on the shared office space, they're lovely people.<br />
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<a href="http://www.newcastlebusinessvillage.com/business-hub/" target="_blank">Newcastle Business Village</a><br />
Flexible desk space for freelancers, homeworkers and self-employed folks. With access to wifi, scanner, photocopier, fax and meeting spaces while you work. Newcastle Business Village also offers advice and support to help build your business, with options for a flexible membership scheme or £10 plus VAT per a day to use the space.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thelateshows.org.uk/home.html" target="_blank">The Late Shows</a> - Happening on Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th May. "The Late Shows is a free culture crawl around Newcastle and Gateshead with many popular venues normally closed in the evening opening their doors after hours on a Friday and Saturday night." Some of the highlights for me will be Northern Print, The Biscuit Factory and oh who am I kidding? I want to do it all. Two nights had better be enough.<br />
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<a href="http://www.globalsustainabilityjam.org/" target="_blank">Global Sustainability Jam</a> - "One weekend in October, creative, passionate people will meet, form teams & get to work in an energetic, global, face-to-face event. They'll have fun creating brand-new real-world designs, projects and initiatives which might make a difference."<br />
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<a href="http://www.campaignfordrawing.org/bigdraw/index.aspx" target="_blank">The Big Draw</a> - I've heard there will be a Big Draw in Newcastle this year. The Big Draw is held in October in cities across the country, with the aim to raise the profile of drawing as a tool for thought, creativity, social and cultural engagement. "The Big Draw is now a month-long festival of over 1500 events organised by national and regional museums, galleries, heritage sites, libraries, schools and community centres across the UK." Start sharpening your pencils now!<br />
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If you're organising a creative event or know of one we would be interested in, please pass on the details. MiN is always excited to know new people and get involved in new things. See you next update. </div>Britt Coxonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05747532047445160300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-91041726497212404202012-05-09T10:35:00.003-07:002012-05-09T10:40:54.553-07:00Getting Out!<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm self employed and work from home (like many of the MiN gang), that means that I spend most of working day alone. There are certainly perks, I don't have to tailor my music to others tastes and only have to make one cup of tea when I go to the kitchen. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">In this situation it's easy to feel cut off from the creative community and as a result lose inspiration, motivation and patience with your work.</span><br />
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You are not the only creative person in town. There are many social events for the creative community in Newcastle, they cater for all sorts of creative folk, photographers, illustrators, designers, knitters, crafters and more. Here are a few of the groups, regular social events and creative hang-outs that happen in Newcastle:<br />
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<a href="http://designinterest.com/" target="_blank">Design Interest</a> - If you're reading this there's a good chance that you appreciate good design. Every month or so Design Interest gets together to talk design with regulars and guests doing quick presentations on a design related topic. The group is a great place to share your latest project with friends and receive useful critique.<br />
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<a href="http://paperjamcomics.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Paper Jam Comics Collective</a> - The stereotype of the comics fan is a 30-something year old basement dweller with bad bathing habits. The Paper Jam Comics Collective throw all of those stereotypes out of the window, proving once and for all that comics are for everyone. The collective meets in Travelling Man on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, talks, <a href="http://papercomicjams.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">draws</a> and generally has a laugh. We'll ignore the fact that the meets happen in the basement.<br />
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<a href="http://www.drsketchy.com/branch/newcastle" target="_blank">Dr Sketchy's Newcastle</a> - Usually held on a Sunday afternoon in our fair city. Life drawing with a difference. Have a drink, get out your art supplies and get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Life drawing meets burlesque and cabaret, giving you a chance to draw people in the most wonderful costumes and out of them too.<br />
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<a href="https://www.tynesidecinema.co.uk/whats-on/knitting-club" target="_blank">Tyneside Knitting Club</a> - Get yourself set up in the Tyneside Cinema with a glass of wine, some knitting and great company, what more could you ask for?<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Newcastle-Improv/107315969343722" target="_blank">Newcastle Improv</a> - Meeting at the Mixer in Jesmond for relaxed improv classes on a regular basis. This is a great confidence boost for anybody who might be worried about public speaking but also a great way to meet some friends and have a laugh.<br />
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<a href="http://tyne.twestival.com/" target="_blank">Tyne Twestival</a> - It's been all quiet on the Tyne Twestival front recently. With Twitter being so mainstream now the last event was huge, the Twestival has gradually given way to more regular and small Tweet-Ups organised by groups of friends. If you're on Twitter why not give us a follow (we're <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/min_tweets" target="_blank">@min_tweets</a>) and we'll see about organising our own Tweet-Up.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thegeekestdrink.com/" target="_blank">The Geekest Drink</a> - Spent the staring at a computer screen? Need a drink in an good pub with excellent company? In their own words "There's loads of brilliant networking events for us techies in the north-east ... That's not what we're about - we just want to get a bunch of geeks around a table. Think making friends, not contacts."
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Maybe you haven't found what you're looking for? Arrange something, invite some people, let us know. I'd love to come along.<br />
Have I missed off your favourite creative social event? I'm sorry, leave a comment letting us know the good times we're missing.<br />
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I'll be posting about co-working spaces and events next week. If you have any suggestions for what to include please get in touch.<br />
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</div>Britt Coxonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05747532047445160300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-23439609780428202392012-04-22T03:35:00.001-07:002012-04-22T03:35:28.917-07:00World Book Night Monday April 23rd<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Last year <a href="http://www.facebook.com/madeinnewcastle?ref=tn_tnmn">Made in Newcastle</a> were very proud to be a part of <a href="http://www.worldbooknight.org/about-world-book-night">World Book Night</a>. We had a fantastic day at our Grainger Street shop, with our makers creating items themed especially for the occasion. From bookmarks to canvas prints, we had a plethora off all things literary for our customers to enjoy. All washed down with tea and cake (from our good friends at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Petlambpatisserie">Pet Lamb Patisserie</a>) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">With tomorrow being World Book Night 2012, we thought we would show you just some of the things our makers have been creating on a </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">literature</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> theme. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span></h4>
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">First up are two beautiful pieces for you and your home inspired by Alice in Wonderland from </span><a href="http://nancypants.bigcartel.com/product/alice-in-wonderland-drink-me-cushion" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Nancy Pants</a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Another piece taking inspiration both from Wonderland and the wider literary world, are these stunning necklaces by </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93507988/charlotte-spectacles-book-locket" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Gabby's Bazaar</a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">For all you budding authors out there, you never know when inspiration might strike you, so how about this gorgeous note book from </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85896377/recycled-wallpaper-sketchbook-notebook?ref=pr_shop" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Brittany Coxon</a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Or if your more like me and can't remember anything unless it's on a list! Then brighten up your handbag with this great little notebook from </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92202745/the-classics-biscuitscookies-notebook">Lucy's Happy Place</a>.</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">In need of a greeting card for a book worm friend or loved one? Then they will just adore this personalised vintage library card from </span><a href="http://www.spottedsparrow.com/personalised-greeting-cards/22-personalised-library-card.html" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The Spotted Sparrow</a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The ethos behind the scheme is that you breath new life into once loved works, with the simple aim of connecting people through books. The idea is that instead of just letting your old favorites collect dust, you "Release" them into the wild to be found and loved by another reader. Be that giving it to someone you know, or leaving it somewhere for someone to find. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Book-crossing/108160215885096">Book Crossing</a> is the act of giving a book a unique identity number, so as the book passes from reader to reader, it's journey can be tracked through the <a href="http://www.bookcrossing.com/">Book Crossing web site</a>. There are currently 8995,204 book traveling through 132 countries. It's free to join and I have to admit I got a geeky thrill when I "caught" my first wild release whist on a day out in Wylam! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">With the increase in popularity of e-books and Kindles I was inspired to read about another "real" book loving scheme called the <a href="http://www.littlefreelibrary.org/index.html">Little Free Library</a>. Two years ago Todd Bol from Madison Wisconsin wanted to honor the passing of his late mother, a former teacher and book lover. So Bol built a miniature model of a library, filled it with books for anyone to take and placed it outside his home. From that simple idea hundreds of similar Little Free Librarys have popped up on lawns and in community spaces all across the globe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">So show some Bunny you care with some lovely crafty goodies from the creative makers at <a href="http://www.madeinnewcastle.org/">Made in Newcastle</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">First up is a myriad of cuties from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95284852/pair-of-cute-little-easter-bunnies">Gabby's Bazaar</a> that have arrived specially for Easter!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">They are perfect for hanging on Easter trees, to decorate your home, or they can even be used to decorate an Easter gift!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">These happy little cards from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95173950/eggies-easter-card">Lucy's Happy Place</a> are a great way to wish friends and family a Happy Easter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">How about something vivid and colourful that screams Spring? These bright and vibrant cards from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SerendipityCentral">Serendipity Central</a> will add a splash of colour to any recipients mantelpiece.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">If your looking for a gift that will last long after the last scraps of chocolate eggs have been demolished, the how about this A4 size print of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LucyFarfortIllustrator">Lucy's</a> very cute and colourful "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81426815/bunny-balloon-ride-illustration-a4-sized">Bunny Balloon</a>" Illustration?</span><br />
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Well yesterday was such a lovely sunny day and today looks set for more of the same. This can only mean that spring has well and truly finally sprung!<br />
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Time to start thinking about warmer weather fashions and this year the trend for shorts keeps on rocking. This season's shorts are high waisted cut and vintage inspired. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/BOBU-Couture/196092360475717" target="_blank">BoBu Couture</a> is making them in a myriad of textiles and colours from vintage silk taffeta, to kitsch retro prints and bold florals.<br />
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Now the weather has picked up, it's time for us fair weather bikers to dust off our saddles and head back onto the open roads. With this in mind, how about this unique and handsome hand stitched saddle bag from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/JWCManAboutTown" target="_blank">Man About Town</a>? It hangs from the bottom of your saddle, with enough space for a puncture repair kit, a spare inner tube or a few tools.<br />
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Being as this is Newcastle and for those of us forced to rise bright and early in this fair city, we know all to well, that even on the warmest of spring days, there can be a nip in the air! So the perfect solution to this is a beautiful, unique, hand knitted head wrap. This gorgeous <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1161604312" target="_blank">Irish Granny</a> creation is definitely a one-off. Made of very soft 50% lambs wool and 50% acrylic, in subtle yellows with golden brown and green pure wool highlights. Finished with a pretty wooden button.<br />
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Don't forget the clocks spring forward this weekend, so here is a little timepiece inspired, bit of Steampunk loveliness, for you to finish off with from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/RuleBrittania/130217427013873" target="_blank">Rule Brittania</a>. A Steampunk inspired pendant in gold tones made with vintage clockworks with gold copper wire, pale pink glass pearls and pale pink Swarovski crystals. One-off and original.<br />
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This limited edition T-Shirt is sure to please even the most dedicated of football fans and best of all it's printed on all organic cotton. Get in. </div>
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There's still a touch of cold to the air so while you wait patiently for that summer sun this hat is the perfect way to keep you warm. It's decorated with an alpaca silk crochet shamrock which stands out nicely against the soft yarn of the hat. </div>
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What do you want to make? What are you already making? Maybe you'd like to write a guest post for us? Get in touch. Either leave a comment on the blog or drop us an email at <a href="mailto:info@madeinnewcastle.org">info@madeinnewcastle.org</a> with your ideas. </div>
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See you all next time.</div>Britt Coxonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05747532047445160300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-57519251426834863962012-03-09T03:26:00.000-08:002012-03-12T14:58:39.792-07:00MiN Mother's Day ShowcaseMother's Day is coming up on the 18th over here in the UK and isn't far away in the rest of the world too. So we thought we'd make a few suggestions.<br />
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Lucy's happy illustrations are sure to bring a smile to your mum's face.</div>
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This card can be customised (we don't all call our mothers mummy after all), making it extra special.</div>
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European love for your jet-setting mum.</div>
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If your mum is anything like mine she has a handbag full of notes and can never find a pen, these notebooks are just the right side to fit inside even the most cluttered handbag.</div>
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Oh my, it's also St Patrick's Day soon (the day before Mother's Day) so keep your eyes open for a very green showcase coming your way soon. </div>Britt Coxonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05747532047445160300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-65067487617082906962011-12-06T05:22:00.000-08:002011-12-06T05:22:42.039-08:00The Canny Comic Con : Saturday 10th December 2011The <a href="http://cannycomiccon.co.uk/">Canny Comic Con</a> is a free little festival of comics and sequential art. It will be held at <b>Newcastle City Library</b> all day on <b>Saturday 10th December 2011</b>.<br />
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Comics, comic strips, comic books, graphic novels, manga, sequential art - however you want to refer to it, the CCC wants to celebrate everything about telling stories in pictures. Whilst it won't be on the same scale as some of the bigger UK comic conventions, we're going to have a full range of activities, including: <a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/p/talks-panels.html"><b>talks and panel discussions</b></a>, <a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/p/workshops.html"><b>workshops</b></a>, and a hall of <b>stalls</b> where you can meet some of the <a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/p/confirmed-guests.html">finest comic-creating talent</a> from the region and beyond.<br />
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Entry to the CCC will be<b> FREE</b>. That's right, no charge. You don't need to book tickets, you don't need to pay us anything. Come along and support the biggest comic event to be held in the North East for over fifteen years.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/2011/10/bryan-talbot.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Bryan Talbot</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/2011/11/nigel-auchterlounie-aka-spleenal.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Nigel Auchterlounie</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">, <a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/2011/11/doug-braithwaite.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Doug Braithwaite</span></a></span><br />
<a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/2011/11/alex-collier.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Alex Collier</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">, </span><a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/2011/10/paul-davidson.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Paul Davidson</span></a><br />
<a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/2011/11/simon-donald.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Simon Donald</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">, <a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/2011/12/gary-erskine.html">Gary Erskine</a></span><br />
<a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/2011/11/al-ewing.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Al Ewing</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">, </span><a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/2011/11/steven-finch.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Steven Finch</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
<a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/2011/11/mary-m-talbot.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Mary M Talbot</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">, <a href="http://cannycomiccon.blogspot.com/2011/12/suzy-varty.html">Suzy Varty</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-61409266518109314012011-11-16T11:22:00.001-08:002011-11-26T10:34:56.175-08:00Made in Newcastle Christmas Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Woo Hoo!! The MiNies are hosting a Christmas Fair on Sunday 4th Dec from 10am in the Royal Station Hotel, Neville Street, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1321608947_1">Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DH</span>. If you don't already know the hotel is next to the train station. Its a beautiful Victorian listed building and we'll be in the big function room.<br />
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We'll be offering a range of affordable, high quality, handmade Christmas gifts not available on the high street. There will be around 25 stalls offering textiles, clothing, jewellery, art, stationery and homeware designed and made by established and emerging design talent.<br />
We want this to be an alternative and fun Christmas shopping experience where you can come browse stalls and meet local artisans, crafters and designers.<br />
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You'll find one off unique pieces and limited edition items ideal if you're looking for something a bit different and special. Prices will range from £2 to £60+ so there is something for everyone.<br />
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Proceeds from the £1 entry fee will go towards future Made In Newcastle projects, workshops, exhibitions and events.<br />
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We would really appreciate it you would RSVP our event on Facebook and help us spread the word: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142991705793393">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142991705793393</a>Britt Coxonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05747532047445160300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-79055112622066761152011-09-26T14:17:00.000-07:002011-09-26T14:17:55.539-07:00Button's Boutique Craft Shop Grand Opening.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our friend Amanda, owner of the wonderful <a href="http://www.facebook.com/buttonsboutique">Buttons Boutique</a> is opening a real life bricks and mortar shop!<br />
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Why not come and celebrate with her at her opening day on Oct. 29th, Buttons Boutique is in Stanley, just opposite Asda.<br />
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New fabric, craft, haberdashery and handmade shop opening opposite Asda in Stanley.<br />
Grand Opening day with some sweeties and biscuits to celebrate :)<br />
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A percentage of all takings from the day will go to the charity. If you aren't having a stall seriously consider coming along to have a shop. Some of our MiNnies will be there including Susan Heaford - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/PHzzz/251403244894135">pHzzz</a> who sent us the info for this post. </div>
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From 11am till 3pm on Tuesday 28th June we will be selling our many and wondrous things at the “Grainger Market Enterprise Event” hosted by PNE Group<br />
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Come and support us at our inaugural outing since the end of our 6 month pop up adventure at 79 Grainger Street.<br />
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We will have lots of lovely things on offer, from sensational homewares, cards, illustrations, photography, jewellery, textiles, unique handmade gifts, fashion and accessories to name but a few. So pop down and say “Hello” we have missed you all xxxBritt Coxonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05747532047445160300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-69948676651149179212011-06-14T04:19:00.001-07:002011-06-14T05:20:36.520-07:00Goodbye 79 Grainger Street and thanks for all the fun.Way back in December of 2010 we looked around an empty shell of a shop on Grainger Street, trying to find a new home for Made in Newcastle. We had peered into its windows many times, having fallen in love with the staircase and the large space at the back, not to mention great location.<br />
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Potential sparked and crackled off the walls. The weather was cold but a warm glow came from within 79 Grainger Street as we got to work transforming it into our new home.<br />
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It was a miraculous transformation, in as little as 10 days we brought the shop into being. We tamed the horror of the fridge on the first floor, found new ways to make floors and ended up with a cosy spot to hide and make during the long Winter months. <br />
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It's been a whirlwind ride. There's always been something going on at 79 Grainger Street, a regular hive of activity for all involved. Spring brought a nice fresh look to the shop, it was so nice to see that we picked a spot that the sun would sit on for most of the day.<br />
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During Spring we got many visitors to the shop, some new friends, some old. Some fury, some frilly. <br />
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It's hard to believe we were in there a whole six months. It went by so quickly. It felt even faster than when we were in 22 Nun Street for those short three months. Time is a funny thing. We've come a long way, we've all grown a bit in our own way. <br />
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Goodbye 79 Grainger Street. I will miss you, you crazy, messed up, brilliant shop. We will all miss you. Thanks.Britt Coxonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05747532047445160300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-70245605697267646582011-05-21T03:48:00.000-07:002011-05-21T04:21:33.567-07:00Nearing the endToday sees the last day of the inaugural Newcastle Fashion Week. Its been a MEGA event with lots of exciting things going on all around the city and will hopefully go some way to putting Newcastle on the Fashion map. I guess what we really hope is that this event will help encourage independent designers to start/keep their business in Newcastle and help indy shops (the few that there are in the city) thrive.<br /><br />As we say goodbye to Fashion Week, we also say "so long" to 79 Grainger Street. On the 31st May, in only 10 days time, Made In Newcastle will be shutting up shop at 79 Grainger street. We've been there for 6 MONTHS and can scarce believe it, the time has gone so quickly.<br />Those of you who have been following the MiN project since its birth last year, will know that foremost it is an empty shop project and we can only be based in a premises for a temporary period. Ideally we would love to stay in a place on a permanent basis and have a space which offers affordable workshops as well as the gallery and shop. The reality is though that the price is too high and we just can't afford it. <span style="font-weight: bold;">This city needs more independent shops though and its something that the MiN collective feel strongly about.</span><br /><br />We will be looking for a new base and in the meantime we'll continue to do stuff online and run events around the city, just not from the Grainger St property. You can keep up to date with all our antics on the blog and on our <a href="http://www.madeinnewcastle.org/">website.</a><br /><br />Over the last 6 months at the 79 Grainger premises, its been a pleasure having your support and we're very grateful to Thomas Cook for letting the space to us & giving us the opportunity to showcase the city's artistic talent. We also must thank Newcastle City Council for the financial support they have given us.<br /><br />Just one last thing to say, before we shut the shop on close of play 31st May - our advise is:<br />"H'way and geet yourself doon there, quick like"!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI5uoSV4UEmQz_Of-A2xobeJYo0dHkn6XlptaEn3owwdNY2ibxQyrF9GzI5DTRWQDg-sGiaU-HsKrfC0FG_YwyWdLe527S868BtgN9QIWlinQmZRyig0o8DhpOnhxQVF8U1CjZnCYJyq-9/s1600/logo+for+badge.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI5uoSV4UEmQz_Of-A2xobeJYo0dHkn6XlptaEn3owwdNY2ibxQyrF9GzI5DTRWQDg-sGiaU-HsKrfC0FG_YwyWdLe527S868BtgN9QIWlinQmZRyig0o8DhpOnhxQVF8U1CjZnCYJyq-9/s320/logo+for+badge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609124021695022818" border="0" /></a>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985645005253316071noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-13171264052865672102011-05-20T02:38:00.000-07:002011-05-20T03:07:54.380-07:00Ncstl Fashion Week Guest Designer<span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:georgia;" >Yippee its Friday!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">The guest maker post today is about Rochelle Laine. A recent graduate from Norwich University College of the Arts, Rochelle is now the proud owner of a first class BA Honors Degree in Textiles.</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Through the years at University Rochelle has grown into her own style of working, which involves using a lot of mixed media including C.A.D embroidery, laser cutting and weaving. Recently she has been using real fur and leather to create heavy textured pieces.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Rochelle loves to be innovative and push the boundaries of current textile practice. She has developed an in depth knowledge of colour and fabric structure and the use of smart materials in her developmental work helps her to accomplish her design ideas.</span><br /><p class="yiv273098527MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvehb7YJESQgfel_SenWCVOLCQETnHVl_UAyJGROwNFGXSOITUC6CAsjmqbo0BOg9SWdyHcqHqS3HCVtnaLX3kFc9mNcbStRsuOMoUjP6sjMrnV1ikBJfo3PAC888MEoTXOYiA3_48kJG/s1600/Toni-%2526-Guy.gif"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvehb7YJESQgfel_SenWCVOLCQETnHVl_UAyJGROwNFGXSOITUC6CAsjmqbo0BOg9SWdyHcqHqS3HCVtnaLX3kFc9mNcbStRsuOMoUjP6sjMrnV1ikBJfo3PAC888MEoTXOYiA3_48kJG/s320/Toni-%2526-Guy.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608737104765558258" border="0" /></a></p> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpPao_Lk8wY-U7SdLH-omYhd9mY-e66wSSdRKA0ijaqDRvoGbzulC7i9ufmsMcgIYq-M-7JjDZfgWH3ZXHhOp2aZc6rOg51Y0Qb0HVDo1DZwE5n9BH-qUVje1FLDpSmdaD-ENfEVZPZNz/s1600/playsuit-rochelle.gif"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpPao_Lk8wY-U7SdLH-omYhd9mY-e66wSSdRKA0ijaqDRvoGbzulC7i9ufmsMcgIYq-M-7JjDZfgWH3ZXHhOp2aZc6rOg51Y0Qb0HVDo1DZwE5n9BH-qUVje1FLDpSmdaD-ENfEVZPZNz/s320/playsuit-rochelle.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608736690812106290" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:georgia;" lang="EN-US">Rochelle tells us that throughout education she strived to make an impact with her practical work which has helped her become more aware of the textile design industry and enable her to engage in a sustained and focused period of creative work.</span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:georgia;" lang="EN-US"><br />To find out more info about this talented graduate designer visit her blog: </span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:Helvetica;" ><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://rochellelaine.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">http://rochellelaine.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:georgia;" lang="EN-US">or the</span><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:georgia;" lang="EN-US"> East Durham Artists Network website:</span> <span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:Helvetica;" ><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.edan.org.uk/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">http://www.edan.org.uk/</span></a></span><p class="yiv273098527MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:georgia;" lang="EN-US">At the moment you can view her work on the walls of the shop gallery space and Rochelle has also included some of her outfits in the showcase.</span><br /></p>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985645005253316071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-8176672919598808942011-05-19T00:54:00.000-07:002011-05-19T01:27:04.156-07:00Ncstl Fashion Week Guest Designer<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Another fashiony day is upon us, which means another delightful post about one of our wonderful guest makers. Today its the turn of Kathryn McKelvey, who's work is currently adorning the walls of the MiN gallery space.</span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br />Kathryn did a fashion degree at Newcastle Polytechnic and after graduating began work in the fashion forecasting industry in New York city as a designer/illustrator.<br />Nowadays she makes her living as a lecturer at Northumbria university and a writer, or rather creator of fashion books</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" > for publishers <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1305791793_1">John Wiley & Sons</span>.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" > Some of her works include '<a href="http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1405126930.html">Fashion Source Book</a>', '<a href="http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1405139528.html">Illustrating Fashion</a>', '<a href="http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470655771.html">Fashion Design: Process, Innovation & Practice</a> and <a href="http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1405140046.html">Fashion Forecasting</a>'.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRzkbF-s2XQgMVbY_ZJEiQ8xFiRUcaeS_cXKfwP6qC8y4B_tpXvpOL1Ss4jCsB7KTrca4Rs7RbNwTFv1Ot1yar8yb5yxKLZN5h1T7E7DziMVHl_4bXcfmG1nhUCUY3q25bWcEiQPLVFHQ0/s1600/Ribbed+girl.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRzkbF-s2XQgMVbY_ZJEiQ8xFiRUcaeS_cXKfwP6qC8y4B_tpXvpOL1Ss4jCsB7KTrca4Rs7RbNwTFv1Ot1yar8yb5yxKLZN5h1T7E7DziMVHl_4bXcfmG1nhUCUY3q25bWcEiQPLVFHQ0/s320/Ribbed+girl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608336756166885682" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-RJaL57erbcmCF0tlZb-7qELBlaljs5DsyP-RR79aSUyB6RBsFz19WraInvPcnzk1YvxQypp2Qvmmn-xdyWBVR03R_V6FrL7ocb_I50Iz4SqqPQCcUhiSypA0b0q6BNgqmsxKgY9vDxe_/s1600/Despair+girl.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-RJaL57erbcmCF0tlZb-7qELBlaljs5DsyP-RR79aSUyB6RBsFz19WraInvPcnzk1YvxQypp2Qvmmn-xdyWBVR03R_V6FrL7ocb_I50Iz4SqqPQCcUhiSypA0b0q6BNgqmsxKgY9vDxe_/s320/Despair+girl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608337888870126258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Kathryn's illustration process begins as a hand drawn image created using an unforgiving fine-liner or ballpoint pen.</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> She scans the drawings, creates her own textile designs and adds colour to the the drawings digitally, utilising backdrops from her own photographs and creating special effects using illustration applications.</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">The prints are then hand finished using techniques such as gilding to give the illustration a slightly more hand made feel and unique effect.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Come into the shop & feast your eyes on Kathryn's gorgeous work which is on sale at a very reasonable price and will be on show for the rest of Fashion Week.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">To keep up to date with all her ventures why not follow her blog: </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" target="_blank" href="http://www.kathrynmckelvey.tumblr.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1305791793_3">www.kathrynmckelvey.tumblr.com</span></a> </span>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985645005253316071noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-84598830555142133102011-05-18T01:20:00.000-07:002011-05-18T02:41:15.680-07:00Ncstl Fashion Week Guest Designer<span style="font-family:georgia;">Today's spotlight is on two emerging design talents Amelia-Jane Friend and Dean Blair.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Amelia is a first year fashion student at Northumbria University who at a young age is already developing a unique style of her own.</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">She has always had passion for fashion and believes there is more to it than the appearance created by the clothing and accessories, but that its all about identity and how fashion helps you to express individualism and your personality.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: georgia;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4yizc2H8sncO8zHIhoRWOy6rPVx5SVookcavB_OyF3bWcKE4iAaoU5tzjnV3KgCgSdPfvDWClduTGGUgqoHWEGfhVqWhcBTPhtBBscxZPlGODrTSrh9H-O1xmO8o2ApgFqWDcjNd0hUN3/s1600/look+1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 111px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4yizc2H8sncO8zHIhoRWOy6rPVx5SVookcavB_OyF3bWcKE4iAaoU5tzjnV3KgCgSdPfvDWClduTGGUgqoHWEGfhVqWhcBTPhtBBscxZPlGODrTSrh9H-O1xmO8o2ApgFqWDcjNd0hUN3/s320/look+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607973899940305010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: georgia;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPBU-E4y1Z7DXiUmZO3b-S0b2GBJ7036_24nlc5riwpeJcz4e6X9irDDxKHXfy7UGBxaAPYTj0cn_asQS8PgxJ7kxY1Kz9gqJG_JTACsJiSdt1blW_0iAg7rRSkzZhu7n0ufNAPbG-nIFd/s1600/look+2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 104px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPBU-E4y1Z7DXiUmZO3b-S0b2GBJ7036_24nlc5riwpeJcz4e6X9irDDxKHXfy7UGBxaAPYTj0cn_asQS8PgxJ7kxY1Kz9gqJG_JTACsJiSdt1blW_0iAg7rRSkzZhu7n0ufNAPbG-nIFd/s320/look+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607973241529703634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">Amelia's quirky designs are ultimately about having fun. She enjoys using bright prints with a variety of colours and including quirky details to each garment resulting in a vibrant collection. Amelia also likes to use classical shapes usually inspired by past fashions and she often references the 60s and 70s in her designs. She describes her current collection as bright, fun and easy to wear whether it be for a festival or to a party.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Amelia is currently showcasing several of her pieces in the shop, one of our personal favourite pieces is her cute & summery butterfly print dress - gorgeous!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />The second of our guest makers to highlight today is Dean Blair. A self taught designer born and bred in Newcastle.</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Since an early age he has loved fashion and been determined to get ahead in this competitive industry. He began making things as a teenager when he used to customize jeans for his family and up-cycle old clothes to give them a new lease of life and revamp them. Dean still enjoys the challenge of customising unwanted second hand clothing into a new desirable piece as he can get really creative and experimental.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: georgia;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtYYQMtsPNtBiprxB9tzc21w-6RBBxaQ-TmqBd05dC_CLrUD0nwCyY6HPgVHY7x4sNZYGOXSRJ5iTvIkIIwLQ-xnJI5R-8nhgSGTX50X9Em7jM4H2bqt64T6V2Wjv7S9wsrliWcNPy1Td_/s1600/23834_117809504899978_100000127862449_297186_6897658_n.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtYYQMtsPNtBiprxB9tzc21w-6RBBxaQ-TmqBd05dC_CLrUD0nwCyY6HPgVHY7x4sNZYGOXSRJ5iTvIkIIwLQ-xnJI5R-8nhgSGTX50X9Em7jM4H2bqt64T6V2Wjv7S9wsrliWcNPy1Td_/s320/23834_117809504899978_100000127862449_297186_6897658_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607985576409469858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">Truly a self-made designer, Dean grew up on a council estate in an area where opportunities are not in abundance - far from it. He never studied fashion, mainly because of funding and understands how hard it can be to find your feet and get the support you need in a lower socio-economic environment. His family have really supported Dean throughout the years in following his dreams and are always there for guidance.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Today Dean's designs and makes his own range of clothes, costume wear and accessories under the brand name 'BUJU'.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /><br />Over the last 10 years he has worked as a freelance designer on many different projects including designing and styling girl bands for tours and video shoots and making costumes for dancers in the uk and abroad.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: georgia;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpc4PxIyFCBzy8AmCBxjFktVWZpVsnMtTjjDwUs1U62T3RXXUecShS4XjSzC_fWHZQXjBdA-W0YYoRYTpGuf2ReuzU30lOmOAav3PY8dEcr8LFz2knWX-Eoz94GeiE0waKE5wXRoAKYMe/s1600/IMG_5049-1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpc4PxIyFCBzy8AmCBxjFktVWZpVsnMtTjjDwUs1U62T3RXXUecShS4XjSzC_fWHZQXjBdA-W0YYoRYTpGuf2ReuzU30lOmOAav3PY8dEcr8LFz2knWX-Eoz94GeiE0waKE5wXRoAKYMe/s320/IMG_5049-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607985124653086658" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-family: georgia;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcER1b6Ns8cn56mqje8J2pNniu_p35MfFGZm8lkfxDPVUPyMTycTV8bfM9MDAlZPwwmt6wqEMIIT6E4gF4mSEPzW6givIeqRdaN_ZTmWCCqFoFYTpLwq-zHv2i9cbFd3qmuc99QxIVxJww/s1600/23834_117809474899981_100000127862449_297178_2784699_n.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcER1b6Ns8cn56mqje8J2pNniu_p35MfFGZm8lkfxDPVUPyMTycTV8bfM9MDAlZPwwmt6wqEMIIT6E4gF4mSEPzW6givIeqRdaN_ZTmWCCqFoFYTpLwq-zHv2i9cbFd3qmuc99QxIVxJww/s320/23834_117809474899981_100000127862449_297178_2784699_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607986355656122754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">He hopes one day he can achieve his dream and work alongside some of the top designers and maybe becoming a big name in the fashion industry.</span>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985645005253316071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-45750524990931483882011-05-17T01:20:00.000-07:002011-05-17T02:25:50.647-07:00Ncstl Fashion Week Guest Designer<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >Morning everyone. Today's guest maker post is on Gradley Thirkle of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Subtle Clothing</span>.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >As well as showcasing work in MiN, Subtle Clothing will also be featured on the 'Fashion Front Row' catwalk this evening at As you Like It in Jesmond, Newcastle.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br />So heres what its all about:</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" ><br />Subtle Clothing is an emerging ethically aware British fashion label based in Tyneside. Run by Gradley along with members of his family the ethos is about being understated yet stylish.</span><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" >The concept for the brand originated when watching British Style Genius on BBC2 in the autumn of 2008. Gradley was inspired and came up with the idea of creating his own ethically aware fashion label. With previous experience of working in retail in Britain and Canada and working as part of the Diamond and Rings Merchandising team for two major Jewellers in London, Gradley already had a background in fashion. At the dawn of 2011 Subtle Clothing was brought into the world.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Each design is created to be stylish, fashionable and underpinned throughout by SC's understated viewpoint and the world’s penchant for acting like a peacock. The theme for their first design is the weather, executed in a quirky and subtle way. This was inspired by the British passion for talking about the weather, whilst making small talk with friends, family and/or strangers.<br />The summer</span><span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:100%;" > design has been screen printed using the CMYK process onto a white organic cotton t-shirt, certified organic by the Soil Association. The print will be limited to 700 organic cotton t-shirts by t-shirt colour and is the inspiration for the range name – “700” by Subtle Clothing. Each t-shirt will contain a label stating 'This t-shirt is one of 700 lovingly created by Peacocks, for Peacocks. Be part of the Muster' and will display a Subtle Clothing logo on the nape of the neck on the back of the t-shirt.</span><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2hpB-Mg71_WCxB45kqFmrBkJwCVPXv4asrcrWv_7uC-E_A5XBCGLmJT6wqzRyDDkj7YDwI734Ca4PWrTI0opQOGkCYuHCo4xhSN9jRr5eiQyng7UIXqIpnQCmAaMzAfxYfnhYshYO30h/s1600/SC+Railing+1+Edit_1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2hpB-Mg71_WCxB45kqFmrBkJwCVPXv4asrcrWv_7uC-E_A5XBCGLmJT6wqzRyDDkj7YDwI734Ca4PWrTI0opQOGkCYuHCo4xhSN9jRr5eiQyng7UIXqIpnQCmAaMzAfxYfnhYshYO30h/s320/SC+Railing+1+Edit_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607609889908038050" border="0" /></a></span></p> <span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21IF3dPj0l3OCHr2gIJal7mVgsYhWcP9lgAHigcgdmRQivzLe9G6UFgLJynhrXI4ASrLRrV3AyQp3Aq24sZfMliV0XCClbJ2R0XIMfBygqUsirUWIg0S-ptW-jFYoSuFluu5rsd_0_B0u/s1600/4Label+2.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21IF3dPj0l3OCHr2gIJal7mVgsYhWcP9lgAHigcgdmRQivzLe9G6UFgLJynhrXI4ASrLRrV3AyQp3Aq24sZfMliV0XCClbJ2R0XIMfBygqUsirUWIg0S-ptW-jFYoSuFluu5rsd_0_B0u/s320/4Label+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607607826724200322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br />The t-shirt is available from the</span></span></span><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" ><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank" href="http://www.subtleclothing.com/"> subtleclothing.com,</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" ><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank" href="https://marketplace.asos.com/">https://marketplace.asos.com</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" > and is of course available at Made In Newcastle during Fashion week - 14th to the 21st May.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Whats more if you buy a Subtle Clothing tee from the Made In Newcastle shop each customer will get a free black, </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >organic</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" > cotton Subtle Clothing bag (</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >normally </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >RRP £15</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" >).</span><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" >You can contact Gradley for more information via </span><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" ><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;">email:</span></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" class="apple-converted-space" > </span><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" ><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank" href="mailto:info@subtleclothing.com" title="Email Subtle Clothing"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;">info@subtleclothing.com</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" >’ or drop him a line on </span><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" ><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;">tel:</span></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" class="apple-converted-space" > </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" >07933844196.</span>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06985645005253316071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078602673832872173.post-41706137066648907192011-05-16T02:49:00.001-07:002011-05-16T03:08:32.978-07:00Needle felting at Newcastle City Library as part of Newcastle Fashion weekWell to kick off our links with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nclfshnwk?ref=ts">Newcastle Fashion week</a> workshop ventures, <a href="http://madeinnewcastle.org/">Made in Newcastle</a> provided a array of felting fun at <a href="http://www.get-into-newcastle.co.uk/things-to-do/33/newcastle-city-library.aspx">Newcastle City Library</a>.<br /><br />We had an array of visitors to our workshop, young and old and old and fun was had by all. 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