Set up by Sarah
Johnstone in 2014, who formally trained in furniture restoration, the idea grew
from the disappointment at the quality of the end-of-year showcase at college
for her and her fellow classmates.
‘The Furniture Pop
Up’ idea has its philosophy firmly set on enabling makers, designers and
artists to showcase their wares to consumers. With an expansion in to textile
and fashion in 2015, Sarah formalised the company under one roof as Blue Tin
Events.
Sarah
Johnstone, Director and Founder of Blue Tin Events said:
‘I
wanted to create a space for makers, designers and artists to showcase their
products that is financially achievable for even the smallest of businesses - something
that was previously lacking in Scotland as a whole.’
‘By
bringing these Artisans together at one event, it makes it easy for consumers
to buy local, quality and bespoke products for their homes.’
‘Inspired
by my other half’s lack of vision, our Pop Up’s include room-by-room layouts
with artisans displaying their products together and enabling customers to
visualise the items more easily in their own homes.’
‘Our
customers appreciate and desire the history, art form and quality of the
products on offer and our events offer the opportunity to interact with the makers
and designers of the items shown. Most importantly, it had to be a great day
out and I do not believe in charging people to have a good time – which is why
it is free for anyone to attend.’
‘The
Briggait is six times the size of our first two venues, and we are so excited
to have new faces on board, including food, produce and drink stalls as well as
new makers, artists and designers. Our latest team member, interior and
merchandising expert, Carla Jones Design will make the event a visual
masterpiece for buyers looking for inspiration for their homes.’
