12 New show director of Christmasworld and Creativeworld After a successful transition phase, the consumer goods trade fairs Christmasworld and Creativeworld have a new show director. On 1st August 2024, Stefan Schopp took over from Eva Olbrich, who commenced her well-deserved retirement at the end of July. “We’re looking forward to further developing our leading consumer goods fairs with Stefan Schopp and so offering our customers the best solutions,” says Philipp Ferger, Vice President Consumer Goods Fairs Messe Frankfurt. “We benefit from his extensive experience in the trade fair industry and wish him a good start”, Ferger continues. Stefan Schopp has been in the trade fair business for over ten years. Before joining Messe Frankfurt as Sales Manager of Christmasworld in 2018, the business graduate worked in sales at Messe Stuttgart. In addition to the new management, the leading trade fairs will also receive a tailwind for the coming order season through a new team structure. Next trade fair dates Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld will continue to take place at the same time at the Frankfurt exhibition centre. However, they will be moved to the beginning of February to ensure that the trade fair dates are harmonised. Just Fabrics launches soft furnishing academy Just Fabrics, the renowned fabric retailer, has announced the launch of Just Fabrics The Academy. This new platform offers a collection of expert-led video courses designed to empower users to create stunning, one-of-a-kind soft furnishings for their homes. The Academy offers a variety of courses to choose from, including: Frill Cushion, Beginners Roman Blinds, Beginners Curtains, Piped Cushion, and Box Cushions. The video-based lessons can be accessed via an online hub, allowing students to learn at their own pace, from the comfort of their own homes, and fit lessons around their busy schedules. The courses are taught by industry-renowned professionals, including Louise Packwood, an accredited soft furnishings and upholstery instructor and home interior enthusiast. “Sewing allows you to bring your personal style to life,” says Louise. “By crafting your own soft furnishings, you can transform your home into a beautiful and unique reflection of you. The Academy is here to help you unlock your creativity and discover the joy of learning a new skill you can cherish for years to come.” During the process sewers will become familiar with a range of skills including inserting invisible zips, and creating traditional piping and contemporary frills, alongside several stitch techniques which will be useful for future sewing projects for years to come. Alongside the course content, the Just Fabrics Academy fosters a supportive community for interior design lovers to connect, share ideas, and inspire each other on their sewing journey. Ross Pieters, Managing Director at Just Fabrics, commented: “We’ve been developing our expertise in fabrics and interior design for over 35 years, and are so excited to share this passion with our Just Fabrics The Academy students. The Academy offers interior lovers a unique opportunity to broaden their skills and transform their homes with completely bespoke pieces. Plus, with a growing library of courses, our community of sewers will have endless opportunities to hone their craft and expand their skills.” Available online from 19th September, courses start from £115. For more information, please visit www.jfacademy.co.uk
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