You're invited to our next Melbourne event!
Hello CWCers, Today I'm pleased to invite you to our next exciting Melbourne CWC event!
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Date: Sunday 11 November, 2012
Time: 10am-Noon (9.45am for 10am start)
Location: Frankie & Swiss, Ground floor, 199 Toorak Road South Yarra (enter via Claremont St laneway). Please note, there are paid parking options around South Yarra, however weekend traffic can be difficult along Toorak Road & Chapel Streets. We recommend public transport as there are a number of train & tram stops right near the studio.
Cost: $11.00 CWC Full Members / $16.50 Subscribers & Non-members
A portion of all ticket sales will go to support the Victorian AIDS Council.
Our speaker at this event is Chrissie Feagins. Chrissie is an advertising agency Creative Director. During her long career she's worked in both Australia and the UK at global agencies such as OBM Advertising and J. Walter Thomson, raised two children, and forged relationships with many organisations she cares passionately about. She is currently on the Board of the Victorian AIDS Council, and with two eco-minded business partners Chrissie runs Hookturn Industries, famous for their BYO Coffee Cup.
At this CWC, Chrissie will share with us the details of her long and rewarding career in advertising, an industry often viewed as male-dominated and fiercely competitive. With her breadth of experience in advertising, working with not for profits, and in product design and development, her presentation will surely appeal to a wide audience. You might even go home with a BYO Coffee Cup of your own, as Chrissie has generously donated a door prize for this event!
After the talk, join us for morning tea.
Please note, seating is limited so be sure to book your tickets early. Hope to see you there!
Our first Sydney CWC: tickets on sale now!
Today is a very special day, because I can finally announce the details of our very first CWC event in Sydney!
..................................................................................................................... Date: Saturday 27 October, 2012 Time: 2-4pm (1.45pm for 2pm start) Location: 107 Projects, 107 Redfern St, Redfern, Sydney NSW We encourage the use of public transport to our events - catch the bus 305/308/309/310 or the train to Redfern Station. Cost: $11.00 CWC Full Members / $16.50 Subscribers & Non-members Tickets available here A portion of all ticket sales will go to support the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, for which Julie has just become an ambassador. .....................................................................................................................
Our guest speaker at this event is Julie Paterson of Cloth.
Julie is a painter, printmaker, designer and owner of cloth, a small & friendly fabric company she set up 17 years ago. Julie designs, and with the help of a small team, produces textiles locally by hand for the home and boutique commercial interiors. Her distinct design style (inspired by the Australian landscape) has seen her develop a large range of interior products, and collaborate with Designer Rugs and Porters Paints.
Cloth have recently opened a new shop and showroom in Surry Hills (we highly recommend a visit!) and the Cloth range now includes bed linen, art, upholstered furniture, clay pieces and much more.
At this first Sydney CWC, Julie will share with us the story of cloth - from its humble beginnings, through to working with a team to grow her vision and business, and insights into her collaborations, love of sustainable materials and practices, marketing and social media use.
After Julie's presentation, join us for afternoon tea.
Seating is limited so be sure to book your tickets early... and Melbourne folk, you are of course invited to come along. I'm sure it will be well worth the trip! :)
Sydney CWC: Save the date!
It's true! The CWC is coming to Sydney, for the first speaker event outside of Melbourne.
So mark your calendar for Saturday 27 October, 2012, 2-4pm and keep an eye on the blog for speaker, venue & ticket details to be announced in early October. And tell your Sydney-based friends!
Women in Film: Puberty Blues - A Retrospective
By Nathania Gilson
Lead actresses Nell Schofield and Jad Capelja in a production still from Puberty Blues (1981).
“The film is feminist in a way. I think it is also a comment on peer group pressure, male chauvinism in teenage groups, school and parent hassles.” -- Nell Schofield
With the impending release of an 8-part television series from Network Ten that is, ironically enough, set in the same Cronulla locale as the currently-on-air botox enhanced reality show, The Shire, I thought it would be fitting to revisit the original 1981 classic as directed by Bruce Beresford.
Why did a film about two teenage girls growing up in beach-side Sydney shake up the local industry and concurrently resonate with so many, especially young, audience members?
Based on the unapologetic novel, co-written by Gabrielle Carey and Kathy Lette, the bluntly titled Puberty Blues was a refreshing change to the whimsical, starry-eyed point of view most other young adult novels of the time had to offer. Although not every crucial issue addressed in the book was faithfully adapted from page to screen (the topic of abortion was diluted to a distressful late period), many other concerns including the misogyny of surf culture, and teenage retaliation in the form of drugs and underage sex against the backdrop of a middle-class suburban existence were explored in a way that gained empathy from its largely teenage audience, and made critics of the time write it off as a 'crass attempt' at competing with its American contemporaries.
Debbie and Sue, best friends and just on the outskirts of the high school social sphere are desperate to become a part of the Greenhill Gang; the cool kids, the "surfies" and will try just about anything to get in. Social climbing isn't the only issue explored here, though -- the film also sheds light on the girls' decision to take charge, ditch towel duty and fetching Chiko rolls for their boyfriends in favour of taking to the waves and surfing for themselves.
Lesley Speed, author of When the Sun Sets Over Suburbia... for the Journal of Media & Cultural Studies reflects that "Cronulla surf culture serves as a prism" through which we can observe Australian youth culture.
Considering the 30 year gap between the original film and the newly re-booted series, it will be interesting to see which aspects of the book are once again adapted, and if the attitudes of audiences and network regulations in 2012 will allow for some of the more grittier questions the original co-authors asked as opposed to a possibly disappointing sugar coated nostalgic sheen over the narrative?
Let's hope the former carries through in the new series staring Claudia Karvan, Brenna Harding and Ashleigh Cummings, airing shortly after the London Olympics as part of Ten's new season of television.
Nathania Gilson is a young filmmaker living in Melbourne, Australia. She has spent the last three years working on a number of short films, music videos and documentaries. Her side projects involve curating content for independent publications, adventuring and maintaining the ability to function on minimal sleep. She is excited about the future.
Event invitation: The women of NorthCity4!
Today we announce the details of our next speaker event!
This event is a co-presentation with Craft Victoria as part of their annual Craft Cubed festival! So if you are a current Craft Victoria member, for this event only you can purchase a ticket at the discounted member rate (please bring your membership card with you to the event).
We're also pleased to be supported by the Victorian Small Business Festival which also runs throughout August.
..................................................................................................... Date: Saturday 4 August, 2012 Time: 2-4pm (1.45pm for 2pm start) Location: NorthCity4, 61 Weston Street, Brunswick, Victoria. Please note, weekend traffic can be difficult along Lygon St & Sydney Road. We recommend public transport as there are a number of train & tram stops near Weston Street. Cost: $11.00 CWC Full Members & Craft Victoria Members / $16.50 Subscribers & Non-members Tickets available here, limit one per person. Ticket sales are final. A portion of all ticket sales will go to support the Inner North Community Foundation. .....................................................................................................
Earlier this year, contemporary jewellers/artists Katherine Bowman, Anna Davern, Caz Guiney, Ali Limb, and Romani Benjamin launched a unique shared studio space in the heart of Brunswick called NorthCity4, envisioned as a place to work, to learn, and to discuss, critique and debate. Drawn together as artists, teachers and business owners, these five hardworking creative women are community minded, sustainability focussed and driven by the desire to educate and be educated.
Much can be said about this space and the creative works that go on between its walls - you'd be well advised to check out their excellent blog to find out more!
So join us on Saturday 4 August to be inspired as Katherine, Anna, Caz, Ali and Romani discuss their individual career paths and creative work, and the events that led them to set up NorthCity4. This CWC event will be held at their studio space, in order to fully appreciate their exciting setup and learn more about its philosophy.
Hope to see you there!
CWC event Sunday 3 June - you're invited!
Today we announce the details of our next speaker event!
..................................................................................................... Date: Sunday 3 June, 2012 Time: 2-4pm (1.45pm for 2pm start) Location: Frankie & Swiss, Ground floor, 199 Toorak Road South Yarra (enter via Claremont St laneway). Please note, there are paid parking options around South Yarra, however weekend traffic can be difficult along Toorak Road & Chapel Streets. We recommend public transport as there are a number of train & tram stops right near the studio. Cost: $11.00 Full Members / $16.50 Subscribers & Non-members Tickets available here A portion of all ticket sales will go to support the Chamber Made Opera. .....................................................................................................
Our speaker for this event will be creative director Fiona Sweet.
Fiona is the founder of well-known brand agency, Sweet Creative. Staying true to her original vision of a small studio with big ideas, Fiona has created a niche for Sweet Creative that has not only set her apart, but made the creative world sit up and take notice. With highly creative design solutions and smart strategic branding, Sweet has attracted a client base eager to take risks
Fiona’s sharp understanding of branding comes from over 30 years experience as a graphic designer, 17 of those running her own company. Fiona is a major supporter of the arts and has created many of Melbourne’s most loved festivals with their recognisable identities, including the Big West festival, Malthouse Theatre, and Orchestra Victoria. In addition she has two teenage children with artist husband Paul Newcombe, and serves on the board of the Chamber Made Opera.
At this CWC event, hear about how Fiona built Sweet Creative, how they attract their enviable client base, the ups and downs that come with running a graphic design & PR studio for almost two decades, and more. After the talk, join us for afternoon tea.
Seating is strictly limited so please book tickets early to avoid missing out.
You're invited to our next event!
Today I'm thrilled to announce the details of our first speaker event for this year!
..................................................................................................... Date: Saturday 24 March, 2012 Time: 2pm-4pm Location: Frankie & Swiss, Ground Floor, Studio 8, 199 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Vic (enter via Claremont St laneway) Cost: $11.00 Full Members / $16.50 Subscribers & Non-members Tickets available here A portion of all ticket sales will go to support Rosa's favourite charity, The Lighthouse Foundation. .....................................................................................................
Our speaker for this event will be architect Rosa Coy.
Rosa graduated from Deakin University in 1991 with a BA in Architecture, having completed some of her studies at California Polytechnic State University.
Upon graduation, Rosa moved to Paris, France, working for five years for leading international architects Santiago Calatrava and Renzo Piano. During this period, she met future husband and business partner George Yiontis and the couple returned to Melbourne in 1994 to launch their architecture practice Coy & Yiontis.
Rosa's work both in France and Australia has been well published and award winning. It includes resiential, retail, commercial and institutional projects. At this CWC, Rosa will talk about her career and practice to date and the challenges & delights of running a creative architecture business in the competitive Melbourne market with her partner (whilst raising four children aged 5-14 years!).
After the talk, join us for afternoon tea. Seating at this event is strictly limited so please book tickets early to avoid missing out.
Hope to see you there!