Adjust / Adapt - Live Digital Events

As part of the Adjust/Adapt exhibition, we're running a live digital events programme featuring a great lineup of industry experts and creators discussing a fascinating range of topics related to furniture making and sustainabiity. Attendance is free and open to all by registering in advance using links at the bottom of the exhibition page. Come and join in the discussion.

As part of the Adjust/Adapt exhibition, we're running a live digital events programme featuring a great lineup of industry experts and creators discussing a fascinating range of topics related to furniture making and sustainabiity. Attendance is free and open to all by registering in advance using links at the bottom of the exhibition page. Come and join in the discussion.

To register for the events please go to the main Adjust / Adapt Exhibition page

Skills 101: How do I become a Designer-Maker?

Monday 12 April, 12-1pm

An opportunity to hear about how to get into the industry, what are the practical steps and opportunities (formal and informal) to get into Designing and Making furniture. Chaired by Carol Sinclair (Applied Arts Scotland), panelists incl. Kathryn Willens (CCSkills), Tom Fraser (Chippendale International School of Furniture) & Jack Sheahan (Sheahan Made). Via zoom.

Commissioning 101: How to work with a Designer-Maker.

Monday 19 April 12-1pm

A discussion about commissioning furniture from the maker and commissioner perspective and hear insights into the client/designer relationship. Chaired by Susanna Beaumont (Design Exhibition Scotland), panelists incl. Janie Morris (Morris of Portobello), Ben Dawson (Ben Dawson Design), Lewis Macleod (HAME). Via zoom.

Resources 101: How to achieve environmental sustainability and promote wellbeing.

Monday 26 April 12-1pm

A discussion about future sustainability of resources and how design can promote better environmental wellbeing. Chaired by Dr John Ennis (Journeys in Design), panelists incl. Jason Hubert (Scottish Forestry), Lynn Wilson (Circular Economy Wardrobe), Mella Shaw (Mella Shaw) and Angus Ross (Angus Ross). Via zoom.