Creative Draping brochure

clients: Bacardi, Marlboro, Greenpeace, Up North Promotions, Smyle, The Future Projects, Capitalize, AVC productions, AV network, Johnstone Events, Highfield Productions, Mearns & Gill, PRG Lighting, Avolites, Communique Live, Insignia, Merlin Productions and some of the events that we have been priviledged to work on; Bacardi B bar live, Southport Weekender, J D weatherspoons, Jasper Carrot Xmas special, Hugo Boss, MTV, AOL, Virgin Mobile, Guards Polo Match, BBC proms in the park, Ronan Keaton, Global Gathering, Santa Land.

For no other reason than to spread the goodness around, I thought I would let you know that I have just finished a project which included a fantastic drape artist. Susie Carlino does stuff that most others don't - she literally creates all kinds of unusual spaces and areas using a wide range of draping - and all to great effect.

What’s more, she is fully conversant with the entire production process, so knows how to work around things during a complex rig. Additionally she is very technically competent meaning that if you throw a curved ball at her, she not only finds an intelligent solution, but she also does so with the entire tech spec in mind - so you know it will work.

All in all I have been VERY impressed by her - and her fees are very reasonable too.

Jon Sinigaglia -Production Manager

creating unique environments since 1992 tel: 01525 261 117

info@creativedraping.com

www.creativedraping.com

history:

would like to express our thanks to you and all of your team for their “We hard work. Without everybody's combined efforts both before and after

Susie Carlino gained her degree in textiles design in 1991.

and during the show we would not have been able to make this complex feature such a success.

After working for a short while in the textile industry she found

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herself working for a lighting company in London. This was a

Andy Johnstone, Johnstone Events Ltd

perfect introduction to the effects of special effect lighting giving a great insight into what materials work best with each

creativity:

application. Working along side one of the best lighting guys in the business, Gerry Calderhead (Future Projects) they

Its not just a case of trying to give a client what they think

would come up with basic ideas, which together would

they want but more or a case of expanding the options by

develop and translate into numerous looks and designs. Susie

exploring the possibility of what can be achieved within the time

and Gerry have always bounced ideas off each other and are

scale, venue and budget. Our aim is to get the most out of the

continuing to experiment with new shapes in lighting and

event in everyway possible and really making your budget

textures. This continues with Southport Weekender, which they strive to out do

stretch imaginatively. Having a complete understanding of

themselves and have been for 16 years. From the beginning Susie realised

production and lighting Susie is able to redefine draping like

how drapes alone can look good but together with the right type of lighting the

no-one else.

combination can really create magic.

One of her concepts is to use invisible draping. By using fine

In 1992 SM-arties evolved into Creative Draping Ltd.

netting in various ways she can create multi-dimensional shapes that are brought to life when illuminated by lighting effects. Using this concept you can create an amazing atmosphere of patterned light. She has a flare for the abstract and thinks of her work as installations creating shape and atmosphere. Recently Susie has been experimenting a lot with organza fabrics to build modern, clean sharp environments but as always girls for a brilliant job.

“Thanks The show looked stunning throughout. A real team effort all round. ” Up North Productions

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Bliss Prom 2005 was all round a great success and not to mention without your help this would not have been possible.

Thank you for your contribution.

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Jasmine Hartland, Stretch

at the same time capturing the softness that comes with the use of such a diaphanous fabric.

Creative Draping uses the latest colour ranges and materials to give variety and spice to your event so you don’t get stuck with the same fabric each time. These ranges specially treated and certified. Creative draping will tailor your needs by sewing the fabrics especially to fit your venue each times also ensuring no two venues ever look the same. Creative Draping will always pay that extra attention to detail and will always provide a

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Creative Draping is a breath of fresh air

completely unique style and atmosphere each and

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every time.

Anthony, Workers beer company

team are a delight to work with and “The the beautifully artistic style of draping is second to non. Using Creative Draping allows me to concentrate on other aspects of me events knowing each and every venue will look stunning.

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Nick Pollachi, Bacardi-Martini Limited

Fabulous Stage design was “Acreated

by Susie Carlino and her Company for Jasper Carrot's Xmas Shows at the NEC, turning the arena into a vibrant and exciting party venue for the 40,000 + people who attended. I would be delighted to recommend their creative talents.....

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Steve Hut, Highfield Productions

very much, once again you guys “Thanks excelled yourselves. There was nothing that we were not happy with and we all felt it went really well.Thank You so much.

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Kelly May, Capitilize

professionalism: Creative Draping pride ourselves on our professionalism and commitment to safe working practice safety.

All our crew have ladder awareness and only use professional ladders. All our crew have PASMA certificates on tower safety and IPAF certificates on mobile elevating work platforms as standard. A Method Statement can be carried out on request along with a Risk Assessment on any job. We have enough Public Liability to cover us to work anywhere. All materials used are Flame Retardant and certified to British Standards that can be supplied on request.