I no longer use this blog, and all my business cards are from degree show time (really need to design and order new ones!) and they only direct you here.
You can visit my facebook page for most up to date work and posts and information : www.facebook.com/aymeecharlton
Also my website www.aymeecharlton.co.uk
Thank you oh so much for taking the time to look me up :) Please don't hesitate to contact me even just for a wee hello, I love hearing from new people!!
Aymee :)
Monday 30 September 2013
Monday 10 December 2012
On The 10th Day Of Christmas..
..I realised I haven't been updating my blog.
Since the Snafu Craft Fayre I have been a very busy bee! Two weeks ago I headed down to London on the Wednesday night on the Megabus night coach to attend the cast and crew screening of The Lost Boy Film. I was only in London for 27 hours before heading home on the Friday morning. 24 hours of travelling for 40 minutes of the screening. Totally worth it to see the finished production, it also felt so lovely seeing what all my hard work looked like on film! Adam Hales Walker is epically talented and I can see him having a very bright future in whichever aspect of the film industry he choses to pursue.
Arriving back to Aberdeen on the Friday night, I was off back to London on the Sunday, however this time I was flying down which knocked off a good 11 hours of travelling if I had chosen the bus. This second London trip was for the fourth year fashion and textile students at Gray's to go down and see whats on offer. I was told that I could join them on the trip as I had personally never been fabric sourcing in London before and knew it was going to be beneficial to me. Alan Gallacher, the student mentor on the trip secured us some fantastic visits to design houses and post grad courses.
On the tuesday Alan met us and took us to visit Jonathan Saunders studio. This was most definitely the highlight of the visit to London. Jonathan seemed so laid back, and took us all into his meeting room with its walls covered in spec sheets and fabric samples for his next collection, very exciting to get a sneak peek. Whilst telling us his story of how he got here, giving us tips along the way, his dog zig zagged her way between all of us before settling upon Jonathan's lap/shoulder. It was great to see this rather homely feel to the fashion world. Since I've not yet completed a placement I had never been in a professional studio environment before and this was refreshing to see that it is not always as warehouse like as my presumptions were. Jonathan is an ex student of Alan's from when Alan worked at GSA.
We also saw the Tim Walker exhibition at Somerset House. Incredible photography, really inspiring and glad we went for a visit there. Whilst in Somerset House we went to see the Valentino exhibition and the attention to detail in the garments was insanely beautiful. Downstairs from the exhibit there was a table with all the different techniques that Valentino uses and lots of smaller scaled samples of these techniques. Truly beautiful!
On the final evening a group of us went to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and I was blown away by how shiny it was! I really felt like I was in wonderland, it was pretty. We went into a Fun House sort of thing and slipped and slided until we got to the end. Moving floors can be pretty scary!! But nonetheless it was a great end to a lovely trip away!
I am back to my own studio practice this week as most students will be heading home for christmas over the next week. I aim to finish my design work by the end of this year so I can begin making up toiles in January. I also have my first ever meeting with a client this thursday, and I am being commissioned to design and manufacture three bridesmaid dresses. Lucky for me, my favourite thing to design and make are dresses!
Aymee
Since the Snafu Craft Fayre I have been a very busy bee! Two weeks ago I headed down to London on the Wednesday night on the Megabus night coach to attend the cast and crew screening of The Lost Boy Film. I was only in London for 27 hours before heading home on the Friday morning. 24 hours of travelling for 40 minutes of the screening. Totally worth it to see the finished production, it also felt so lovely seeing what all my hard work looked like on film! Adam Hales Walker is epically talented and I can see him having a very bright future in whichever aspect of the film industry he choses to pursue.
Arriving back to Aberdeen on the Friday night, I was off back to London on the Sunday, however this time I was flying down which knocked off a good 11 hours of travelling if I had chosen the bus. This second London trip was for the fourth year fashion and textile students at Gray's to go down and see whats on offer. I was told that I could join them on the trip as I had personally never been fabric sourcing in London before and knew it was going to be beneficial to me. Alan Gallacher, the student mentor on the trip secured us some fantastic visits to design houses and post grad courses.
On the tuesday Alan met us and took us to visit Jonathan Saunders studio. This was most definitely the highlight of the visit to London. Jonathan seemed so laid back, and took us all into his meeting room with its walls covered in spec sheets and fabric samples for his next collection, very exciting to get a sneak peek. Whilst telling us his story of how he got here, giving us tips along the way, his dog zig zagged her way between all of us before settling upon Jonathan's lap/shoulder. It was great to see this rather homely feel to the fashion world. Since I've not yet completed a placement I had never been in a professional studio environment before and this was refreshing to see that it is not always as warehouse like as my presumptions were. Jonathan is an ex student of Alan's from when Alan worked at GSA.
We also saw the Tim Walker exhibition at Somerset House. Incredible photography, really inspiring and glad we went for a visit there. Whilst in Somerset House we went to see the Valentino exhibition and the attention to detail in the garments was insanely beautiful. Downstairs from the exhibit there was a table with all the different techniques that Valentino uses and lots of smaller scaled samples of these techniques. Truly beautiful!
On the final evening a group of us went to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and I was blown away by how shiny it was! I really felt like I was in wonderland, it was pretty. We went into a Fun House sort of thing and slipped and slided until we got to the end. Moving floors can be pretty scary!! But nonetheless it was a great end to a lovely trip away!
I am back to my own studio practice this week as most students will be heading home for christmas over the next week. I aim to finish my design work by the end of this year so I can begin making up toiles in January. I also have my first ever meeting with a client this thursday, and I am being commissioned to design and manufacture three bridesmaid dresses. Lucky for me, my favourite thing to design and make are dresses!
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| Winter Wonderland - Wiggly mirrors |
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| Winter Wonderland |
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| A group of us after lunch at Somerset House's outdoor ice rink |
Aymee
Saturday 17 November 2012
Snafu Craft Sale
Today was the day I was taking part in the Christmas Craft Fair at Snafu, organized by Hero Next Door, an organization in aid of PAPYRUS (prevention of young suicide). This was my first ever one, so I felt rather rusty, but soon got into it and really enjoyed the day! I have been making lots of little accessories over the past two weeks which include collars, neck pieces, jewellery and my favourite of all, tights.
Below are some of the items that were being sold today.
My friend Hannah has been down working in London so I was also selling her hand printed scarves. They are very lovely! Check her out on her website Hannah Joy Scott. Her beautiful designs are influenced by landscapes, beaches and shores.
I also ought to spill that I have secured an internship in February time in Riga, Latvia at the design house QooQoo. Basically my favourite brand and te head designer Alyona already seems like such a lovely person. I really look forward to heading over there to work, I can't wait to experience and enjoy the different culture!
Aymee
Below are some of the items that were being sold today.
My friend Hannah has been down working in London so I was also selling her hand printed scarves. They are very lovely! Check her out on her website Hannah Joy Scott. Her beautiful designs are influenced by landscapes, beaches and shores.
I also ought to spill that I have secured an internship in February time in Riga, Latvia at the design house QooQoo. Basically my favourite brand and te head designer Alyona already seems like such a lovely person. I really look forward to heading over there to work, I can't wait to experience and enjoy the different culture!
Aymee
Tuesday 13 November 2012
The Lost Boy Trailer
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Thursday 8 November 2012
Getting Down To Business
I have been extremely busy the past month with working a lot and organising my life. As a result havent updated this blog in a fair while. So I really ought to discuss what has been happening that I have been too busy to blog!
Graduate in Residence is going great! The second year students I have been working with are all really lovely. I have been helping out on Tuesdays whilst they are in the studio, and so far have been supporting them with pattern cutting for their skirt designs. I admit that pattern cutting is definitely not my strongest skill, infact it would most likely be what I am weakest at when it comes to fashion design. I have just had to accept I am not a natural pattern cutter. However having been in the studio and looking at so many skirt designs, I think my pattern cutting knowledge is increasing - I could be the queen of skirts at least? Perhaps not.
I am also taking part in my first craft fair on 17th of November at Snafu in Aberdeen. There will be a lot of talented folks selling handmade goods which is exciting, I really can't wait to see what other people are selling. I've been cracking on with hand painting tights again, and still have a fair few from summer that I beaded. I have make more collar cage shapes, lots of little handmade jewellery pieces and perhaps if I get a spare moment, I can decorate some t-shirts so that the guys are not left out. My boyfriend (Paul) has designed a lovely logo for my collars. I would love to keep on manufacturing these as I adore the silhouette and they go with any outfit!
There is another event I am taking part in, which is even more exciting! Teach Me How To..'s page was requested to me by a friend on facebook. I checked it out and found out that she had this amazing idea of an event solely on learning new things from sports and dance to arts and crafts. I contacted her straight away and am now going to be doing a workshop (on what I am yet to decide, but it will be fashion based). It will be on 26th January down in Edinburgh, thats about all I know just now, but will update more once I know more. After the workshop I am being given a stall again to sell and promote my work. I have offered to help out with logo's and posters for this event, so hopefully I can get involved with that too.
Very busy and exciting times ahead!
Aymee
Monday 22 October 2012
Back to School
Over the past couple of weeks, I have been back at Gray's settling into my residency. I have been helping out a lot of the time in classes with second year students, not only helping them with pattern cutting but refreshing my own pattern skills also.
I am going to be using this blog as a journal for the next years residency at Gray's. I am going to be writing about my own projects and how they develop, working with the students and influences.
Right now I just need to create a plan of action for the next year, about what I want to achieve within this years residency.
Aymee
Friday 5 October 2012
Website
My website is almost complete, and I am finally happy with its layout. I still have to include illustration and more items for selling, but other than that I am done!
Have a nosey: www.aymeecharlton.co.uk
I am now a graduate in residence GiR back at Grays School of Art, which is exciting as I get my own studio space and use of all facilities any time! Meaning proper quality industrial machines and more space to make then sell. Super exciting times ahead. Starting Monday so will keep my progress updated via here.
Aymee
Have a nosey: www.aymeecharlton.co.uk
I am now a graduate in residence GiR back at Grays School of Art, which is exciting as I get my own studio space and use of all facilities any time! Meaning proper quality industrial machines and more space to make then sell. Super exciting times ahead. Starting Monday so will keep my progress updated via here.
Aymee
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