THE NARRATIVE | HDS Event

The Narrative. Life is a book. We fill the pages.

We all have memories and moments in our lives that set our paths in new directions. Moments that become life changing. Students studying CUA40715: Certificate IV in Design (Creative Styling for Events) tapped into these memories, creating a powerful display.

 

 

 

 

The Brief

Students were set the task to create an event that captured a moment in their life that told a story or experience using visual design.

While working both individually and collaboratively the Event Students brainstormed and worked together, allowing them to come up with and create The Narrative.

With all the students delegated into a team role they were able to work together to overcome each challenge, all of which played an important part to make the event a success!

The students created an emotional link for all that came to see these stunning installations.

 

 

 

Remember

‘Him Before the Illness, I try to remember.

With the words of my family, I try to remember.

Something so Fond, I try to remember.

His tired blooming heart, I try to remember.’

– Sarah Gibbon

 

 

The Design

To bring this event together, the students came up with the aesthetic concept.  Featuring beautiful neutral, earthy tones allowed all of the individual installations to flow seamlessly together.

To create their work each student used a mixture of raw linens, jars with native flowers recycled book pages, cardboard and plants.

 

 

On The Night

The Event was held at the Hunter Design School allowing for each student’s friends and family to enjoy and see the success of all the 3D structural designs.

Upon entry each guest was transported into the story as they followed the pathway of old book pages.

Welcomed with a glass of bubbly and individual antipasto platters, talking a walk down memory lane never felt as good or emotional!

 

 

 

STUDY Creative Styling for Events: CUA40715: Certificate IV in Design

EVENT STYLING | Creating A Tablescape

Want to know how to create a gorgeous tablescape for your next dinner party?

With event sizes still limited to smaller numbers, what better time to host your own dinner party! Whether you’re hosting an intimate wedding reception, or an outdoor picnic don’t underestimate the power of a great design.

A simple scattering of candles mixed with a linen napkin can bring a design to life. The Melbourne Planner shows us how it’s done with this beautiful tablescape.

 

Floral arrangements will never go out of style for events. However, the perfect styles and colour palettes change with our tablescape every season.

With Spring around the corner these soft pastels and burnt oranges create a feast for the eyes.

 

WHERE TO START

Start with your favourite mix of organic shaped plates and crystal wine glasses.

Find a style or theme that reflects the mood and atmosphere you want to create. From floral centrepieces to linens, a beautifully styled table can really set the scene for any celebration. Have fun with it!

 

 

CREATE LAYERS

Take your table setting to the next level by experimenting with layers.

Layers give your table settings depth and detail, which creates interesting and engaging visuals. Layering your textures, materials and décor elements like plates and linen napkins work beautifully to add visual interest. However, don’t forget to keep your design practical for your guest.

 

 

LEVEL UP

Make your tablescape seriously impressive by incorporating different heights. Adding details like floral centrepieces, candles and table numbers allow you to play around with varying heights.

Event Stylist are able to create spaces that feel lush, full and interesting by using these elements.

If your design looks a little bit flat or bare it’s time to level up and create that instagrammable dinner party moment for your friends and family.

 

Want to learn more about design for events? Enquire about our Event Styling course below!
Certificate IV In Design Specialising In Creative Styling for Events

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EVENT | The Big Picture Fest Newcastle

Watch Newcastle’s streets transform during The Big Picture Fest Newcastle. The world-renowned street art festival is coming to Newcastle, 2-4 October 2020.

Over three days in this large-scale street art festival will bring world class artists to showcase their work alongside local talent. Artist talks, walking tours, skateboarding, music, and workshops will mean everyone can be entertained along the way.

ARTIST LINE UP:

Fintan Magee
Sydney based social realist painter, specializing in large-scale murals.
@fintan_magee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inari
Paintings, murals and illustrations.
@inari____

 

 

 

 

 

Brontë Naylor
Since 2011, she has been exhibiting her illustrative works in galleries and as large-scale artworks in public spaces.
@brontenaylor

 

 

 

 

Brett Piva
Contemporary artist and curator based on the east coast of Australia.
@brettpiva

 

 

 

 

Ellie Hannon
Ellie traverses the fields of painting, drawing, ceramics and assemblage in her art practice, exploring memories and experience.
@ellie.hannon

 

 

 

 

Vans The Omega
Contemporary Visual artist from South Australia.
@vanstheomega

 

 

 

 

 

Ian McCallum
@_ianmccallum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olas One
Since 2008 Olas One has been shaping his graffiti art into conceptual murals, with music sub-cultures, neo-traditional tattoo motif & the natural beauty of his local coastal environment being his strongest influences.
@olas_one

 

 

 

Tom Henderson
Based in Newcastle and fresh off the back of his second solo show ‘Consolidations’. Tom brings bold illustrative pieces into the world.
@tmhndrsn

 

 

 

Patricia Van Lubeck
Owner of Studio Amsterdam, Maitland. Patricia’s recently created oil paintings are all about ‘individualism’. Human characteristics translated into slightly neo-surrealistic landscapes.
@patriciavanlubeck

 

 

 

Jordan Lucky
A Nelson Bay born artist raised by both Newcastle and Port Stephens, Jordan has a strong connection with the cities architecture and a profound appreciation of the regions wealth of natural beauty.
@jordanluckyartist

 

 

 

 

Sophia Flegg
Artist, writer, mess maker based in Newcastle.
@6_ghosts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMEMBER TO SOCIAL DISTANCE

The Big Picture Fest is set to be the biggest event in Newcastle this year, offering a social-distancing friendly event that can be enjoyed by all members of the community. COVID-19 safety measures will be in place in all areas of the festival in compliance with all NSW safety laws. The event will be spread across several sites in the city, with capped numbers on gathering in each place. Newcastle is a large city and there is plenty of room to watch the art go up on walls in your own space.

 

THE BIG PICTURE FEST SUPPORTED BY

Presented by Newcastle Afoot and supported by the City of Newcastle official event partners (platinum sponsor) and the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation.

 

Stay tuned for 2 more artists to be announced!

 

CONTENT SOURCE REPOST FROM visitnsw.com

IMAGE SOURCES The Big Picture Fest

THE NARRATIVE | HDS Event

EVENT STYLING | Creating A Tablescape

EVENT | The Big Picture Fest Newcastle

THE NARRATIVE | HDS Event

EVENT STYLING | Creating A Tablescape

EVENT | The Big Picture Fest Newcastle

THE NARRATIVE | HDS Event

EVENT STYLING | Creating A Tablescape

EVENT | The Big Picture Fest Newcastle

THE NARRATIVE | HDS Event

EVENT STYLING | Creating A Tablescape

EVENT | The Big Picture Fest Newcastle

THE NARRATIVE | HDS Event

EVENT STYLING | Creating A Tablescape

EVENT | The Big Picture Fest Newcastle