This image used with kind thanks to Artisan Magazine
Tegan Rose is one-beautiful half of the
dynamic duo that is Ink & Spindle*; one of this country’s top bespoke screen
printing businesses, and a true success story for any small business creative
aiming to follow a sustainable and ethical path.
Tegan, call her Teegs, started her career
as an art teacher, and discovered she liked the art making and teaching more
than the department and rules. A chance meeting led her to her now business
partner, Lara Cameron, and the start of a beautiful business that has grown and
flourished since it's beginning five years ago.
Ink & Spindle hand screen print organic
sustainable fabric, using designs that are organic and nature-based, with
modern interpretations and stunning colourways. But this is not all that the
pair do! Teegs and Lara are eager to share their passion for sustainable and
ethical business with others by sharing their story and experiences with
interns as well as their 'competitors'; other creatives and makers.
Being naturally generous, Teegs is back in
her heart-home town of Byron Bay for a short while (after sailing a pirate ship
from Melbourne. Yep. It's true. She's the daughter of pirates!), and can’t wait
to share with you her insights into small business, staying sustainable and
ethical, collaborations and partnerships, a view into the fabric and fashion
industry, as well as how to stay connected to your true journey and build a
work/life balance that makes you contented and fulfilled.
This talk will be an informal night, with
questions being answered along the way. Teegs has a broad knowledge on pricing,
wholesaling, markets and trade shows, as well as collaborating with others
(collaborations include NancyBird Accessories and Matt bags), open studio days,
running a Pozible campaign, applying for grants and much more. Ask the question
and she’s sure to know the answer!
There’ll be cake (did I mention Teegs’
brother is a chef….), conversation, new friendships and beautiful connections
made on the night. Please bring along some business cards to share with others.
Conversation with Teegs from Ink & Spindle - Wednesday 9th October, 6.30-8.30pm. Held at Byron Lifestyle store and coffee shop, 109 Johnson St, Byron Bay. $45. Bookings essential - book online here.
** all images used with kind thanks from Ink & Spindle website, except image of Lara and Teegs used with thanks to Artisan Magazine.
I like the way you cater to your creative business, Ellie. I guess every piece you make is different from one another. Another thing is that you also help promote green business, which is very essential nowadays.
ReplyDeleteCameron @ImmediateCapital.com