Royal Crown Derby - taking UK creativity to the world
6pm, Thursday 31 March, Friar Gate Studios, Derby
Hugh Gibson, chief executive of fine bone china manufacturer, Royal Crown Derby, will be the guest speaker at a networking evening in Friar Gate Studios in Derby on Thursday 31st March.
Unlike other large china makers, Royal Crown Derby still designs and manufactures all its products in England, employing around 200 people at its head office and factory in Derby. Its tableware, giftware and collectables are handmade to the highest standards with individual pieces retailing from around £50 to over £1,000.
A passionate advocate of the arts, Hugh Gibson will talk about the importance of being based in England, in particular how it enables the company to work closely with and support local artists and creatives. Referring to work with celebrated ceramicists Ken Eastman and Peter Ting, Hugh will explain how the company nurtures creative ideas and takes innovative new products through design, production and on to sale in the UK and abroad.
He will talk about the development of some of the company’s latest ranges – including the Royal Wedding and Titanic memorial collections – which have received widespread publicity and are attracting new audiences to the Royal Crown Derby brand.
Finally, Hugh will talk a little about the history of the company which was founded in 1748, and how in 2000 he acquired it from the Royal Doulton Group bringing it back into independence and private ownership.
Anyone interested in business and the arts is welcome. If you would like to attend, please RSVP as soon as possible to fgs@friargatestudios.co.uk so we can cater correctly for drinks and snacks, which will be available at no cost.
The venue is Friar Gate Studios, Ford Street, Derby DE1 1EE. The evening will start at 6pm with Hugh Gibson speaking at 6.30pm for around 45 minutes including Q&A. Afterwards, guests will have the opportunity to continue networking until 8.30pm. This is the latest in a series of popular networking events put on by Friar Gate Studios to support creative businesses. Find our more at at http://www.friargatestudios.co.uk/events_diary.cfm
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