Homes & Interiors Scotland Exhibition

::DESIGN WORKSHOPS::

Want a little slice of the action? Make sure you beat a path to our free design workshops where talented industry experts arer on hand to showcase their skills and let you have a go. From creating gorgeous contemporary flower displays to working wonders with ribbons and trimmings, these workshops are set to be a lot of fun.


	BLOOM TIME This hands-on workshop by the talented team at Mood Flowers lets you join in as you follow their step-by-step instructions on how to create contemporary flower displays. TAKE A BOW This workshop sees V V Rouleaux owner Annabel Lewis share some of her trade secrets including how to make exquisite tassels, door stops and tiebacks. THE MIDAS TOUCH In this fascinating workshop a golden opportunity awaits as Nancy Chinnery demonstrates the art of gilding. You’ll leave in the mood to add a little bling to your home. GLASS ACT Creating beautiful objects out of glass requires expertise as well as creativity. Glass artist Nichola Burns enlightens you on what it takes to creates her amazing collections.


ANNABEL LEWIS Annabel is the charismatic owner of luxury ribbons and trimmings specialist VV Rouleaux, which is widely regarded as the most imaginative ribbons and trimmings company in Europe. The Scottish store is in Glasgow’s Merchant City. www.vvrouleaux.com	NICHOLA BURNS Since 2005, Nichola Burns and partner Brodie Nairn have been making unique glass from their Glasstorm studio in Ross-shire. The duo creates functional pieces as well as collaborating to create commissions and public art works. www.glasstorm.com	12	NANCY CHINNERY Designer Nancy’s love for pattern, texture and shiny surfaces evolved into Lynwood Carvers & Gilders in Dumfries where she creates textured surfaces in wood and gesso and then covers them in “magical light reflecting gold”. www.lynwoodcarversandgilders.co.uk


	Friday 10.45-11.15 BLOOM TIME 11.45-12.15 TAKE A BOW 12.45-13.15 BLOOM TIME 13.45-14.15 TAKE A BOW 14.45-15.15 BLOOM TIME 15.45-16.15 THE MIDAS TOUCH Saturday 10.45-11.15 BLOOM TIME 11.45-12.15 TAKE A BOW 12.45-13.15 BLOOM TIME 13.45-14.15 TAKE A BOW 14.45-15.15 BLOOM TIME 15.45-16.15 THE MIDAS TOUCH Sunday 10.45-11.15 BLOOM TIME 11.45-12.15 THE MIDAS TOUCH 12.45-13.15 BLOOM TIME 13.45-14.15 GLASS ACT 14.45-15.15 BLOOM TIME 15.45-16.15 THE MIDAS TOUCH SEATING Seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, although it will be possible to reserve some seats for talks later in the day. Reserved tickets will be available at the entrance to the Design Workshop.		MOOD FLOWERS Husband and wife team Nick Priestly and Vivienne Lee opened their first flower shop in the West End of Glasgow in 2003. The company is now established as one of Scotland's leading florists, and is launching its new Flower School later this month. 0845 362 0982 www.moodflowers.com