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Graduates event 2014: The first year of practice

On Friday 12th September, Craftspace  hosted an In Conversation event aimed students, new graduates and tutors.

During the event Craftspace Director, Deirdre Figueiredo talked to socially engaged jeweller Stefanie Cheong about the first year of her professional practice. On graduating from Glasgow School of art in 2013, Stefanie won the 21st Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Enterprises and was selected for In:Site 13 having been spotted at New Designers. in 2014 she took part in New Designers One-Year-On showcase and has been selected for the second In:Site paid residency.

Here is a film of the interview.

You can see more about how Stephanie got on on her One Year On Residency here.

In:Site – In Conversation took place on Friday 12th September 4pm to 6pm at Six/eight kafe, 6/8 Temple Row, Birmingham B2 5HG.

Lisa Falaschi
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