Printwear and Promotion NEC
1st March 2010
We Create* went to the Printwear and Promotion tradeshow held in the NEC Birmingham.
The anuual event was celebrating its 21st anniversary and was held in the NEC from Sunday 28th February to Tuesday 2nd March 10am-5pm in Hall 12. The event attracts around 4000 vistors a year with 100+ stalls.
Printwear & Promotion is one of the best events in the United Kingdom for the decorated garment industry bringing together suppliers and distributors of promotional products such as tees, totes, and hooded tops.
The event attracts all the main suppliers and distributors in the industry nationwide and We Create* see it as a great way for young designers to see new and existing products in the market and find the best local suppliers.
We Create* at Print and Promotion
We Create* highlights were Andy ridng in the BTC car and meeting the loverly guy and girls at Wicked Printing Stuff.
Many Thanks and Kind Regards
We Create*
OUT OF STEP Zine in-store
1st March 2010
We Create* is distributing the FREE OUT OF STEP Zine 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 in-store
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.
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We Create*
We Create* Posters and Flyers
1st March 2010
We Create* has designed some flyers and posters to help promote the new shop and design studio in Wolverhampton city centre on Victoria Street - MAP
The flyers and posters were printed by the awesome peoples at Awesome Merchandise!
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We Create*
studio spave available HERE
5th March 2010
We Create* has a design studio above its shop in Wolverhampton for local young designers, illustrators, and creatives to use.
Places are limited and space in the design studio is available from £20PCM - desk space, computers, internet, and room to develop designs for retail/run fashion and design-based businesses.
We Create*, 42 Victoria Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3PJ.
Open Wednesday-Saturday 10-6
Contact information and images below
Email rich@WeCreate.org.uk
Call 01902 399 744
Many Thanks and Kind Regards
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
Many Thanks and Kind Regards
We Create*
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
Many Thanks and Kind Regards
We Create*
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
Many Thanks and Kind Regards
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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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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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*