Cards, bags, jewellery and scarves
among the designer-maker gifts in the GSA collection for Christmas 2012
among the designer-maker gifts in the GSA collection for Christmas 2012
The
Glasgow School of Art has unveiled a collection of covetable, exclusive products
for Christmas 2012 all of which have been designed by students, staff and
alumni and with prices starting from as little as £2 there is something for
everyone in this unique collection.
Glasgow School of Art has unveiled a collection of covetable, exclusive products
for Christmas 2012 all of which have been designed by students, staff and
alumni and with prices starting from as little as £2 there is something for
everyone in this unique collection.
Featuring
over 40 makers, from established graduate companies to student crafters, the
GSA Collection for Christmas 2012 comprises fine jewellery and textiles, such
as silk scarves and printed bags, espresso cups, papercraft, mittens and much more.
over 40 makers, from established graduate companies to student crafters, the
GSA Collection for Christmas 2012 comprises fine jewellery and textiles, such
as silk scarves and printed bags, espresso cups, papercraft, mittens and much more.
Designs
include Alice Dansey-Wright’s ‘Glasgow City Scarf’ (£64), a twist on the
souvenir scarves of the 1950s, which is available in 5 rich, jewel tones.
Featuring hand-drawn images of iconic Glasgow architecture, the scarves have
been designed, printed and finished all within a stone’s throw of the GSA. Meanwhile,
an exquisite, painterly range of travel accessories (£25 – £48) from Bluebellgray,
established graduate print designers, have just arrived and are exclusive to
the GSA Shop in Glasgow.
include Alice Dansey-Wright’s ‘Glasgow City Scarf’ (£64), a twist on the
souvenir scarves of the 1950s, which is available in 5 rich, jewel tones.
Featuring hand-drawn images of iconic Glasgow architecture, the scarves have
been designed, printed and finished all within a stone’s throw of the GSA. Meanwhile,
an exquisite, painterly range of travel accessories (£25 – £48) from Bluebellgray,
established graduate print designers, have just arrived and are exclusive to
the GSA Shop in Glasgow.
Seeking
the perfect stocking filler? Look no further than jewellery and silversmithing
student Hamish Dobbie’s stackable acrylic rings, which at only £5 each are
eminently affordable; or graduate Fiona Woodcock’s hand printed “gocco”
Christmas cards (£3.50) which would brighten up even the dullest of December
days.
the perfect stocking filler? Look no further than jewellery and silversmithing
student Hamish Dobbie’s stackable acrylic rings, which at only £5 each are
eminently affordable; or graduate Fiona Woodcock’s hand printed “gocco”
Christmas cards (£3.50) which would brighten up even the dullest of December
days.
Nestled
inside the iconic Mackintosh building, the GSA’s independent shop is a welcome
oasis of calm a mere side step from the bustling high street. Every purchase
not only offers a very special gift, but also helps to support the School’s
next generation of budding designers, artists and architects. .
inside the iconic Mackintosh building, the GSA’s independent shop is a welcome
oasis of calm a mere side step from the bustling high street. Every purchase
not only offers a very special gift, but also helps to support the School’s
next generation of budding designers, artists and architects. .
“The Glasgow School of Art is an amazing
creative community,” says Annie Lavety, Retail Manager. “We are delighted to be able to offer a
unique collection of gifts for Christmas as well as giving a platform for a
talented group of designers to showcase their creations.”
creative community,” says Annie Lavety, Retail Manager. “We are delighted to be able to offer a
unique collection of gifts for Christmas as well as giving a platform for a
talented group of designers to showcase their creations.”
Products
in the Glasgow Collection range from £2 to £200, with a 15% discount when
spending £45 or more until 21st December 2012.
in the Glasgow Collection range from £2 to £200, with a 15% discount when
spending £45 or more until 21st December 2012.
For high resolution, free to use product
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Ends.
Notes for Editors
For
further press information contact:
further press information contact:
Jen
Stewart – j.stewart@gsa.ac.uk – 0141 566 1473 and
Cathie
Randall – c.randall@gsa.ac.uk – 0141 353 4580 in the GSA shop
or
Lesley Booth, GSA press office – press@gsa.ac.uk
– 0779 941 4474
Lesley Booth, GSA press office – press@gsa.ac.uk
– 0779 941 4474
Individual
designer-maker profiles:
designer-maker profiles:
http://www.gsa.ac.uk/visit-gsa/gsa-shop/gsa-collection-makers/
GSA
Shop
Shop
11
Dalhousie St, Glasgow G3 6RQ
0141
353 4526 / shop@gsa.ac.uk
www.gsa.ac.uk/shop
Opening
Hours
Hours
Until 31 October 2012, Daily: 10am – 6:30pm
1 November – 21 December 2012, Daily: 10am – 5pm
Closes for Christmas from 22 December 2012