Designer Julian Roberts presents innovative pattern and design
concepts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Richmond campus.

 

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June 4, 2010

Revolutionary UK designer Julian Roberts adds Kwantlen to his North American tour

(METRO VANCOUVER, B.C.) Friday, June 18, 2010 at 6 p.m., Julian Roberts, inventor of the Subtraction Cutting method, will present his innovative concepts in pattern and design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Richmond campus. His Kwantlen tour stop is one of only two in Canada.

He is the foremost pattern innovator of our time and has pioneered spontaneity in clothing design. He has lectured to groups of architects and mathematicians; a testament that his “geometry without numbers” has an appeal surpassing applications in fashion. Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the Center for Pattern Design in San Francisco have partnered to bring Roberts to Vancouver for two events over two days of unforgettable demonstrations of his concepts and techniques.

The Friday evening event will provide a social mingle opportunity and a display of designs by Roberts and other international designers who use his Subtraction Cutting method. Katherine Soucie, from Vancouver, is the first Canadian designer to use his method and will be showcasing a few of her dresses using the method and will be on hand, along with Roberts, to speak to guests.

On Saturday, June 19, Roberts will host a master class where participants will get a chance to see the work of this inspiring genius.

This two-day fashion design seminar is an example of the innovative learning opportunities that Kwantlen offers. It not only provides a dynamic approach to teaching and learning, but also enables students, faculty, the design community and industry professionals the opportunity to explore new techniques in pattern design from the inventor, and to network with each other. As a leader in fashion design education, Kwantlen offers a unique university experience and industry connections that prepare its graduates for success.

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Events info:

"Evening Lecture plus Reception"
A presentation by Julian Roberts, inventor of the garment pattern cutting method called” Subtraction Cutting".
Date: Friday, June 18th, 2010
Time: 7pm (doors 6pm)
Cost: $25 in advance ($30 at the door)
Location: Conference Centre 2550, Kwantlen Richmond Campus, 8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond.
Buy tickets online: http://www.karelo.com/register.php?BID=382&BT=10&orf=4#Ev9162

"Full Day Master Class"
Learn the Subtraction Cutting Method from Julian Roberts himself in a full day workshop.
Date: Saturday, June 19th, 2010
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: $250 (SOLD OUT)
Location: Room 2060, Kwantlen Richmond Campus, 8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond.



For a media pass or more information about this event, contact:
Vanessa Fors
Faculty of Fashion Design
Tel: 604.599.2543
fashion@kwantlen.ca

OR

For more information about Kwantlen, contact:
Audrey Wang
Manager, Communications
Tel: 604.599.2385
audrey.wang@kwantlen.ca