Creative Journeys for New Scots | Twilight Talk
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Join an expert panel to plot the creative journeys of New Scots, past and present, celebrating Scotland as a nest for design talent.
About this event
With an expert panel bringing their uplifting stories, join us to discuss the power of creative engagement for those finding a new home in Scotland, three contrasting stories, different routes and different journeys in design for New Scots:
Lisa Mason is Assistant Curator at National Museums Scotland, Trustee of the Bernat Klein Foundation and Chair of the Dress & Textile Specialist. Lisa’s research interests include modern tapestry and design in post-war Britain. She is currently curating the exhibition, Bernat Klein: Design in Colour, which will open at the National Museum of Scotland on 5th November.
Fifi Baslim is a mother of 5, originally from Hadhramont in Yemen, unable to continue to live in her adopted homeland of Saudi Arabia. Fifi found a new home in Scotland and has pursued her love of crafts and life here, currently studying for a Textile Design degree in Glasgow.
Sewing2gether All Nations is a refugee assisting organisation based in Renfrewshire, holding regular textile workshops in Paisley. In keeping with the collaborative nature of all their work, Gabi, Corinne and the team offer a group presentation, illustrating the creative journey of local refugee families.
Our Talk commences at 6.30pm and is preceded by soft drinks served from 6pm. Our Talks are recorded: please let us know if you prefer not to be included in this archive.
Our Thursday Twilight Talk joins a creative cluster of events from Journeys in Design in collaboration with Sewing2gether All Nations. All our events are free and bookable on Eventbrite, links here:
- One Millie All Nations Exhibition, Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 June at Paisley Library
- Linen Walk by Design Paisley , Friday 24 June, 2.30pm Paisley Library Lagoon Centre
- Sewing2gether Family Workshop, Saturday 25 June at Paisley Library Lagoon Centre
Journeys in Design is a cultural initiative with a design focus offering rolling programmes of exhibitions and events. Our Twilight Talks bring together contemporary makers, designers, curators and researchers to explore the role of design in our contemporary cultural landscape.
Tonight's Twilight Talk is part of Refugee Festival Scotland and Scotland's Year of Stories.
Please click on the following links for more information:
Journeys in Design | Twilight Talks
Bernat Klein Design In Colour Exhibition at National Museum of Scotland
