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    Ajita Chamberlin posted an update in the group Group logo of The WallThe Wall 6 months ago

    Look at my amazing wooden spoon I got for taking part in London Hub’s bake off! Great personalisation and keep sake – love love love it ❤️❤️❤️ Imagine if we could do that with our brushes 💭💡

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    Duane Romanell posted an update in the group Group logo of The WallThe Wall 6 months ago

    Hello, everyone.

    Just returned from a 2-week residency program with my wife at Chateau D’Orquevaux in the French countryside, and was delighted to see their small supply store in town stocked with Colart products. There were 29 artists (working in a variety of media) and writers in this group, and the feeling of collaboration and support was truly amazing. I did my best to field their questions, and I believe the output at the end of the run from each person was quite inspiring.

    Even though I am back at my “daily routine”, I hope to carry the creative spirit of the place forward…

    Bonne journée!

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    • Benjamin Hodgson replied 6 months ago

      when I think of an artist’s store this is exactly what my heart tells my head it should look like… …

    • EMMANUEL DENIS replied 6 months ago

      C’est réellement un lieu unique et …un client atypique et …attachant , je ne suis pas surpris du formidable accueil que vous avez pu recevoir toi et ton épouse .
      J’ai eu la chance d’ouvrir ce “compte” l’an dernier
      Emmanuel…

    • Mara Brosin replied 5 months, 3 weeks ago

      This store feels like something out of a fairy tale, it’s absolutely beautiful.…

  • Mara Brosin posted an update in the group Group logo of The WallThe Wall 6 months ago

    For more ideas like this:Today, on my way to the post room in the opposite building, I saw an incredible idea about recycling, and I really hope more companies start reusing recycled materials—especially flexible ones like in this case.

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  • David Baker posted an update in the group Group logo of The WallThe Wall 6 months, 1 week ago

    Showcasing Conte à Paris – A Successful Artist Demo Event at Clarks Crafts

    To help raise the profile of Conte à Paris in my region, I recently organised a demonstration evening at one of my key accounts, Clarks Crafts in Ramsbottom, on Thursday, 25th September.

    I invited Douglas Hutton, a well-known local artist who’s been using Conte products since his university days over 30 years ago. Douglas kindly agreed to lead the session, sharing his expertise and passion for Conte Colour Carrés and Pastel Pencils.

    The event was promoted with posters in the shop window and flyers handed to customers in-store. The response was fantastic – 24 attendees joined us for the evening, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Everyone left with new insights and inspiration, thanks to Douglas’s engaging and informative demonstration.

    To add a bit of fun, we also ran a free raffle for all attendees, with two lucky winners taking home some great prizes.

    It was a brilliant evening that helped strengthen our retailer and customer engagement whilst shining a spotlight on the Conte range.

    Thanks again to Clarks Crafts and Douglas for making it such a success!

     

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    • Guy Peeke-Vout replied 6 months, 1 week ago

      Fantastic work, David! Great to see you connecting with a new artist for Conte and teaming up with such a forward-thinking retailer. A brilliant example of creative collaboration in action!
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    • Chevelle Sands replied 6 months, 1 week ago

      What a lovely event David, well done on highlighting Conte a Paris! 🖼️…

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      Steve Chamberlain replied 6 months, 1 week ago

      Love seeing this, David! Well done.…

    • Shane Williams replied 6 months ago

      This is brilliant, well done David. The artwork created also highlights what a great product Conte is.…

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      Clemence Blanc replied 6 months ago

      Bravo David for having organised this event with a retailer, and very happy to see that Conté à Paris pastels pencils are highly appreciated in UK !
      UK is the 3rd country for CAP (after NA & France!) so it looks like a new step for climbing on the 1st step of the podium !
      Brand manager @Marie Ferrier will be delighted to support you with updated assets (very nice video, tutos, images) to ensure Brand positioning (one voice) is consistent everywhere!
      Thanks for sharing, and keep us posted on sales impact 🙂 …

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      Martyn Symes replied 6 months ago

      Great work David. It is fantastic that we are doing events on all the brands in our portfolio. Conte is such a powerful brand and one we can build, especially through events like this.
      Well done on landing this!
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    Giuliano Riosa posted an update in the group Group logo of The WallThe Wall 6 months, 1 week ago

    🎉 Big Congratulations to Natalia Flindall! 🎉

    We’re thrilled to share that Natalia has successfully passed the CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) exam! 🏆

    This is a fantastic milestone in our journey to make our websites more inclusive and accessible to all users. Natalia’s dedication to accessibility is inspiring, and her achievement marks a meaningful step forward for our team.

    Next up: the WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist) exam — and we know she’ll crush it! 💪

    Let’s all celebrate this win and continue pushing for better digital experiences for everyone. 🌍✨

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