Wolverhampton Art Gallery Pop-up Stall
6th May 2010
We Create* ran a pop-up stall at Wolverhampton Art Gallery as part of its Art Forum - a creative group and events run for 16-25 year olds around the city.
The pop-up stall to promote the We Create* shop in Wolverhampton and sell participants designs in-store - PARTY!
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We Create*
New Tote Bags In-store
5th May 2010
New tote bags by Rabit Run Studio designer Martin in-store now!
Rabbit Run Studio is a small graphic design and illustration unit based in Wolverhampton.
Natural and black tote with turtle print available - £9 each.
Website www.rabbitrunstudio.co.uk
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We Create*
BBCC pop-up stall
3rd May 2010
We Create* ran a pop-up stall at BBCC event to promote the organisation and its shop in Wolverhampton. As well as selling designs on the stall participant fashion designer's collections were also showcased in the Big Brum Charity Catwalk show.
The BBCC event was based in Birmingham Conservatoire on Sunday. The May Bank Holiday Weekend event was in aid of raising funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
The BBCC event opened its doors at 1pm for the fashion, hair, and beauty fair in the main hall with the Catwalk show 6.30-9.30pm. The catwalk show showcased local up and comming fashion designers as well as clothing from local boutiques and shops. The BBCC event also included local live acts and performers and a charity auction and raffle.
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We Create*
OUT OF STEP Zine Issue Three in-store
1st May 2010
The We Create* shop in Wolves is distributing the FREE OUT OF STEP Zine Issue Three and CD designed and developed by Wolverhampton based creative Richard Cartwright.
OUT OF STEP has a D.I.Y ethic making things like FREE Zine's and CD's and limited runs of Tape Cassette's - all hand printed.
OUT OF STEP also run a self-titled monthly club night in Alchemy Bar in Wolverhampton city centre. They showcase the heard and the unheard the last Monday of each month with live rock n roll bands from around the United Kingdom and alternative, electronica, shoegaze, and punk music.
OUT OF STEP also runs the concept in Birmingham with a club night the first Thursday of each month at Island Bar.
If you want to get involved i.e poster's, playing, or you want to Dj then feel free to drop Richard an email - richard.cartwright@live.co.uk.
OUT OF STEP are also happy to DJ for another night or party.
OUT OF STEP Zine Issue Three in-store now!
OUT OF STEP Facebook Group
OUT OF STEP BLOG http://weareoutofstep.blogspot.com/
The BLOG is an outlet on all the things OUT OF STEP likes.
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We Create*
Volte Gallery Pop-up Stall
25th April 2010
We Create* ran a pop-up stall at an opening for an exhibition at Volte Gallery Wolverhampton.
The pop-up stall was run to help promote the We Create* shop and sell participants designs - PARTY!
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AMH on Topman.com
20th April 2010
A We Create* supported label Ashely Marc Hovelle (AMH) is for sale on Topman.com - launched on the 30th March.
AMH also got a mention on the Topman BLOG
The tees and hooded tops are also available in the We Create* shop on Victoria Street in Wolverhampton city centre - WV! 3PJ. Tees are price £25 and hooded top £40 in the We Create* shop.
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A Vision to Remember
15th April 2010
We Create* and its fashion designers are participating in the A Vision to Remember event.
A Vision to Remember is a charity fashion show that is to be held on the 17th may 2010, at Bar Risa, Broad Street, Birmingham in aid of the Vision Charity.
The Vision Charity raises money through offering outstanding events. The charity was incorporated in 1977, since then it has obtained a board of trustees and patrons. With the money that is raised the Vision charity allocates the funds to their range of beneficiaries, ultimately the Vision Charity aims to offer outstanding events and ensure funds are shared wisely.
The event is being held in order to raise money that shall go to one of the Vision Charity's beneficiaries that is the local Queen Alexandra College in Birmingham. The money raised on the night will go towards helping those who are blind or visually impaired in terms of new equipment to aid studying at the college.
The event will consist of a charity fashion show that will showcase local fashion design talent from the West Midlands. This gives the local designers a chance to show their work at a well known venue, in central Birmingham and hopefully give the designers a platform to get their work seen and appreciated by a wider audience.
Also, the event is lucky enough to have the vocal styling of Eilidh Forster, along side Maddison's Dance Academy who will be performing on the night who will be entertaining and setting the mood for the audience!
A Vision to Remember are looking for various volunteers to help out at the event which include:
Volunteers - unpaid workers to help out backstage and front of house at the event.
Models - both male and female models who are able to showcase the designers collections in the desired way.
Designers - local designer's that would like to show their collection at the show.
Stylists - those who are able to work under pressure backstage at the event, to aid the models and designers to get them prepared for the show.
Make-up/Hair Stylists - talented individuals that would like the opportunity to create the hair and makeup styling at the event.
If you would like to help out at the A Vision to Remember event please contact - Annie_marston@hotmail.com
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We Create*
Magpie Collection in the We Create Shop
7th April 2010
We Create* have a new range of handmade jewellery, created by local designer/maker Natalie Baxter, who runs Magpie Collection.
Something for the Weekend!
Magpie Collection has a range of costume pieces, which have been lovingly made with attention to detail. You just want to eat these Lollipop, Cupcake and Doughnut Necklaces and Earrings!
Magpie Collection is handmade by Natalie Baxter
Natalie is currently studying at the School of Jewellery in the Jewellery Quarter as a designer/maker and aims to make bespoke silver jewellery for commissions.
Visit Magpie Collection for unique costume jewellery designs and bespoke silver jewellery. Natalie is currently making a Silver Lace Collection using lace, which is printed on to silver, with freshwater pearls set in accent positions to add a little elegance and intrigue!
To contact Natalie Baxter at Magpie Collection send an email to info@magpiecollection.co.uk.
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We Create*
Lib Dems Leaders meet Rich from We Create*
5th April 2010
The Liberal Democrats leaders Nick Clegg and Vince Cable were lucky enough to meet Rich at a Prince's Trust event at the Moseley Exchange, in Birmingham, on the run up to the 2010 General Election.
They had a great time meeting one of the country's leading young social entrepreneurs - PARTY!
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We Create*
OUT OF STEP Zine Issue Two in-store
1st April 2010
The We Create* shop in Wolverhampton is distributing the FREE OUT OF STEP Zine and CD Issue Two designed and developed by Wolverhampton based creative Richard Cartwright.
Issue Two includes an article on We Create* and the shop in Wolverhampton.
OUT OF STEP has a D.I.Y ethic making things like FREE Zine's and CD's and limited runs of Tape Cassette's - all hand printed.
OUT OF STEP also run a self-titled monthly club night in Alchemy Bar in Wolverhampton city centre. They showcase the heard and the unheard the last Monday of each month with live rock n roll bands from around the United Kingdom and alternative, electronica, shoegaze, and punk music.
OUT OF STEP also runs the concept in Birmingham with a club night the first Thursday of each month at Island Bar.
If you want to get involved i.e poster's, playing, or you want to Dj then feel free to drop Richard an email - richard.cartwright@live.co.uk.
OUT OF STEP are also happy to DJ for another night or party.
OUT OF STEP Zine Issue Two in-store now!
We Create* article
OUT OF STEP Facebook http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#!/pages/Wolverhampton-United-Kingdom/OUT-OF-STEP/117219652352?ref=ts
OUT OF STEP BLOG http://outofstepalchemy.blogspot.com/
The BLOG is an outlet on all the things OUT OF STEP likes.
Many Thanks and Kind Regards
We Create*
New Designer In-store
20th March 2010
New designer Hannah Davis in the We Create* shop Wolverhampton - series of six prints titled Been there/got the print! £10 each.
email hannah.socalledchaos@gmail.com
tumblr fightingcobwebs.tumblr.com
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Big Brum Charity Catwalk (BBCC)
15th March 2010
We Create* and its fashion designers and young creatives are participating in the Big Brum Charity Catwalk (BBCC) event.
The BBCC event is based in Birmingham Conservatoire (B3 3HG) on Sunday 2nd May 2010. The May Bank Holiday Weekend event is in aid of raising funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
The BBCC event opens its doors at 1pm for the fashion, hair, and beauty fair in the main hall with the Catwalk show 6.30-9.30pm. The catwalk show showcases local up and comming fashion designers as well as clothing from local boutiques and shops. The BBCC event will also include local live acts and performers and a charity auction and raffle. Places are limited.
Big Brum Charity Catwalk is looking for a range of young volunteers to help with the event - additional BBCC information and contacts below
BBCC WANT
Film Crew - to help document the BBCC Event (inc. Behind-the-Scenes leading up to the actual event), fantastic opportunity for portfolio/ personal challenge. Must be committed and reliable, have own equipment, able to edit to deadlines and travel to Birmingham City Centre. To start ASAP.
Photographers - to help document the BBCC Event (inc. Behind-the-Scenes leading up to the actual event), fantastic opportunity for portfolio/ personal challenge. Must be committed and reliable, have own equipment and travel to Birmingham City Centre. To start ASAP.
Fashion Designers - A chance to showcase your own collection on the catwalk. Email us with examples of your collection, headshot photo, CV + connection to the Midlands. Must be committed and reliable. To start ASAP.
Models - Send a) headshot, b) full body photo and c) measurements to thebigbrumcharitycatwalk@hotmail.co.uk . Male & Female models welcome - 18+ only. Must be committed and reliable. FINAL CASTINGS ON: Fri 19/3/2010, 6.30pm-8pm @ Penthouse Club (Chinatown)
Catwalk Producer/Manager - To produce the show and liaising with designers and models to prep for the event. Ideal for those who have produced End-of-Year Grad Shows/ personal challenge. Must be committed, reliable and organised with good managerial skills. To start ASAP.
Stylists x 6 - Fancy yourself as the next Gok Wan? Wanted for the 'What's Hot, What's Not' area in Fashion Hall, to advise the public on the day of the event. Must be committed and reliable.
Email thebigbrumcharitycatwalk@hotmail.co.uk
Website www.BigBrumCharityCatwalk.com
The Big Brum Charity Catwalk is about a multicultural and vibrant Birmingham - they want to capture the essence of Birmingham and is the first annual charity catwalk event. BBCC want do something good and to give back to local community. For BBCC's debut show, they are raising money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital - 'The Red Balloon Appeal’ (Registered Charity Number: 1074850).
Everyone involved in producing and participating in the BBCC show will be unpaid volunteers.
BBCC say
It’s going to a MASSIVE charity event taking place on Bank Holiday Sunday 2nd May, at the Birmingham Conservatoire (next to Central Library) from midday until 9.30pm in the evening.
The fundraiser is all in aid of the Birmingham Children’s Hospital and it’s a lot do with putting a spotlight on a multicultural and vibrant Birmingham.
On the day, you’ll be entertained with showgirls, pampered at the Beauty Hall and treating yourself to a spot of retail therapy at the Fashion Hall. Here fashion stylists can advise you on What’s Hot & What’s Not this season…We’re even thinking about a Wardrobe Swap Shop so watch this space. To top it all off, there will be Fashion Catwalk & Auction from 6.30pm onwards. There are limited places available for this- tickets will be available at Bar Risa (Broad St) in April.
And if fashion isn’t your bag- there’ll also be a Jobs Fair to help those seeking employment or get advice. Aside from the Catwalk show, all areas are free entry to the public.
As the second largest city - Birmingham seems to lack a lot of the creative opportunities that other cities hold - especially for young people. Here we’re creating our own opportunity in this event - supporting students, young graduates, local businesses and the local community, whilst fundraising for a fantastic local charity- the BCH.
It’s not just fashion designers and models that we’re after …
*Corporate sponsorships for companies are available
*Local boutiques can showcase their collections on the Catwalk
*Traders are wanted for both the Fashion & Beauty Halls
* Local employers can also take a stand at the Jobs Fair
This all-day event will help bring the local community and local businesses together- everyone involved in participating and producing the show are unpaid volunteers pooling their skills together for a worthy cause.
Get in touch with us - our website is: www.BigBrumCharityCatwalk.com – we’re also on Facebook and Twitter.
Email: thebigbrumcharitycatwalk@hotmail.co.uk
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We Create*
Brum Notes in the We Create* shop
15th March 2010
FREE Birmingham-based music magazine Brum Notes is available in the We Create* shop on Victoria Street Wolverhampton - WV1 3PJ.
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NEW Illustrators In-store
12th March 2010
New Illustrators in the We Create* shop Wolverhampton - Abigail McKenzie and Ben Aslett.
Range of bits n bobs available from pin badges, postcards, jewellery, and prints!
Website
Abigail McKenzie www.abigailmckenzie.co.uk
Ben Aslett www.benaslett.co.uk
BLOG
Abigail McKenzie www.abigailmckenzie.blogspot.com
Ben Aslett www.benaslett.blogspot.com
Flickr
Abigail McKenzie www.flickr.com/photos/abigailmckenzie
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We Create*
Sypha-Artz Prints
10th March 2010
New A3 prints in the We Create* shop Wolverhampton by Simon Davis - Sypha-Artz.
Available now £10 each.
Website www.sypha-artz.com
Email sypha.artz@gmail.com
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We Create*