Get hands on at Make Away – new-style pop-up in Brighton’s Lanes opening 3 November
Make Away, Brighton’s only pop-up shop powered by volunteers on the Retail Ready People project, will be open and ready for business in the heart of Brighton’s Lanes at 11am on Saturday 3 November for one month only.
Make Away marks the first of pioneering voluntary project Retail Ready People, a FREE 12-week skills development and volunteering programme giving 16 – 25 year olds the chance to set up and run a pop-up shop in their local area. The Brighton volunteers have opted to give their customers a more hands-on retail experience – screen-printing their own t-shirts, bags and cards from a choice of designs by local artists who will be showcasing their work to the public.
Throughout November, Make Away will be located at 18 Brighton Square, and will be open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10am until 5pm, plus four evenings where the creative hub will come alive with workshops in button-covering, felting, jewellery-making and screen-printing.
Jewellery, prints and books from selected local artists will also be on sale.
Nicole Brant, part of the News & Promo said: “Jack Black was our first eminent customer, visiting the shop to offer his support before we’d even opened, so who knows who is likely to drop by and fashion their own t-shirts! We’re all very excited, so come down and try your hand at screen-printing and take away some customised goods to share in the fun.”
Find out more and register your interest for the workshops at www.make-away.com or on Twitter @make_away
Make Away, Brighton, details:
Official launch: Saturday 3 November, 11am – 6pm
Pop-up shop: Take-away do-it-yourself screen printed t-shirts, bags & cards and handmade artwork by local artists in Brighton. Featuring special events and workshops.
Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10am - 5pm
Location: 18 Brighton Square, Brighton BN1 1HD – in the heart of the lanes
More details: Launch http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/events/107788432711795/?fref=ts, website http://www.make-away.com/
FOR MEDIA ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT:
Anahid Basmajian at Retail Trust, 07515 598232 or email abasmajian@retailtrust.org.uk
Notes to Editors:
Retail Ready People
Delivered in partnership by vInspired and Retail Trust, Retail Ready People is a FREE 12-week skills development and volunteering programme which gives 16 – 25 year olds the chance to set up and run a high street shop in their local area. Retail Ready People provides training and support as well as practical skills and experience to help young people find out more about retail careers, progress and get promoted. www.retailtrust.org.uk/rrp
Retail Trust (registered charity numbers 1090136 and SC039684) is the only charity that looks after the needs of all 3 million people working in retail and currently provides grants and services of approximately £1.5 million per annum to people who are working in or have worked in the retail industry or associated businesses. www.retailtrust.org.uk
vInspired helps young people to discover the value of volunteering - for themselves and for others. It uses the power of online to inspire offline actions - offering easy-to-access opportunities and support for young people to get involved with good causes in their communities. Since its launch in May 2006, vInspired has worked with over 500 charities and community organisations and 200 businesses to create over 1 million youth volunteering opportunities. www.vinspired.org
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