2013 Southern Entrepreneurship in the Arts Conference

Optional "Iron Pour" and opening reception at Jim Gallucci Studios, Friday, February 8, 2013

Morning Keynote: Roy Underhill, Host of PBS' The Woodright's Shop + Founder, The Woodwright's School

Lunch Keynote: Dennis Quaintance, CEO + Chief Design Officer of Quaintance-Weaver Hotels and Restaurants

Conference Collaborative Transcriber: Julia Simmons, Dialogue Matters

Join fellow professionals, emerging and mid-career artists, and students at the 4th annual Southern Entrepreneurship in the Arts Conference. Hosted by the North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center and the Entrepreneurship Cross Disciplinary Program at UNCG, the event will feature artists and others talking about how to develop successful ventures. More than 350 people attended the conference in 2012. Join us in February to help create strategies and networks that can result in new opportunities to make a better living following your passion.

More information and to register, please visit the website at http://seac.uncg.edu.

Contact: Valerie Wiseman, 2013 Conference Coordinator, vawisema@uncg.edu

Announcing the Featured Designers of the 5th Annual Redress Eco Fashion Show

We are at it again and this year we're going big!

This March Redress Raleigh celebrates its 5 Year Anniversary all weekend long with the Eco-Fashion & Textiles Conference featuring our annual Eco-Fashion Show. Redress Raleigh is hosting its biggest show yet and we hope you'll be there to take note of the excellent eco-collections available to choose from this spring. 

The Eco-Fashion Show takes place Saturday, March 23rd at the Raleigh Marriott City Center. Attendees are welcome to join us early and enjoy pre-show cocktails and photoshoots starting at 8pm. The fashion show is scheduled to start at 9pm. 

We had the privilege and honor to interview phenomenal designers based in the Triangle and other parts of North Carolina and our decision was not made easily. We are happy to announce the following designers will be featuring their newest collections on the runway! 

Jessica Johnson Moore, Owner & Designer at Little Grey Line 

Marissa Heyl, Owner & Designer at Symbology 

Pilar Ramirez, Owner & Jeweler at Pamor Designs 

Barton Strawn and Paul Connor, Owners & Designers at Lumina Clothing 

Zulay and Stephanie Smith, Owners & Jewelers at ZassDesigns 

Kim Kirchstein, Owner & Designer at Leopold Designs 

Melissa Lowery, Owner & Jeweler at ssdjewelry 

Emily Kirchem, Owner & Designer at edie kaye 

Jamie Powell, Owner & Designer at Revamp & Johanna Ely, Owner & Jeweler at Good Girl Studios 

Kimberly Ring and Ford Bowman, with Intelligent Design 

Katy Deckard, Designer & Claudia Corletto, Handbag Designer 

We will have additional information about the designers early next week so make sure to check back and learn more about these amazing artists and their work. 

Save the Date: Awesome Fabric Sale - Vintage, Modern, & Home Decorating - Saturday Feb. 9

 Oh Fabric, how we *LOVE* you!

 

Is it ever possible to have too much fabric? Probably not when you've got so many ideas swimming in your head and you're searching for the perfect piece of fabric to match your vision! If you're on the hunt for some phenomenal fabrics for your projects, Margo Scott is your woman! 

Margo is the owner and designer of the retro-chic women's line, Rocket Betty, and simply put she's got an incredible taste of style, color, and patterns. She has recently downsized her studio and is inviting anyone who is interested to peruse her collection of vintage, modern, and home decorating fabrics. There will be pieces of all lengths, from scraps to bolts/rolls of 10+ yards. Everything will be priced below retail, with some items at wholesale.

This sale is open to the public, so invite your design friends, quilting friends, costumers, DIY fashionistas, fabric hoarders, and all who love fabrics. The sale will be hosted in Redress Raleigh's *NEW* space, so make sure to stop by and check it out! 

Sale Details: Huge Fabric Sale
When: Saturday, Feb 9th
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where: 706 Mountford Ave, Raleigh NC, 27603
Payment: Cash & Credit Card Only

The Skinny on Trashing Textiles - Beth Stewart - PKN Vol. 13

Remember a couple of weeks ago when we welcomed you to join us at PKN Vol. 13?? Well, it was an awesome night filled with chit-chat in a casual atmosphere and of course liquid refreshments. The Architect's talented Bar Master had many delicious, special craft cocktails, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages. 

PKN vol.13 Theme was: my BIG fat idea
Do you want to change the world? Got a way to do it? Your community is waiting to hear about it!

Our very own Beth Stewart rocked the stage with her PKN presentation about Redress Raleigh as the catalyst for major change within the fashion and textiles industry. Watch her video and share your thoughts with us!! 

PamOr, Revamp & Judah Ross Trunk Shows at Cat Banjo (Thursday & Friday)

The holidays are here, especially for those celebrating Hanukkah (HAPPY HANUKKAH!), and we bet you're looking for unique, memerable gifts for your family and close friends. Well, if you're in the Raleigh area Cat Banjo (2043 Cameron St.) has a couple of great trunk shows for you to check out!

This Thursday, December 13th from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Cat Banjo is hosting a trunk show with the virbrant and exotic Pilar Ramirez of PamOr Designs. Pilar creates her eco-friendly jewelry from orange peels in combination with organic materials such as seeds, raw amber, fresh water pearls, coconut fabric, and recycled leather and chain. Pilar is another one of our featured designers who we absolutely love and adore! 

Recycled leather and orange peal cuffPamOr Collection for Redress Eco Fashion Show 2012

Then on Firday December 14th from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Cat Banjo is hosting a trunk show with the lovelies: Jamie Powell of Revamp and Oami Powers of Judah Ross. Revamp and Judah Ross have both been featured at our annual Eco Fashion Show and we absolutely love their innovative, easy, and stylish looks which fit a wide range of bodies. In addition to the amazing eco-friendly clothing both of these designers offer, we'll also have some sweet treats and drinks for guests, and a free pashmina scarf with $50 purchase!

Revamp Collection from 2009Judah Ross Collection

We also want to take a moment to thank Cat Banjo for being one of our long-time supporter and sponsor. Beyond sponsoring Redress Raleigh's efforts, Cat Banjo features local designers in the shop as well as helping rescue dogs find new, loving families to adopt them!