Join Lauren Barker for an engaging journey through the world of timber, from forests to finished interiors. Along the way, you'll discover how wood is grown, transformed and designed into the products that shape the spaces around us every day.
You'll handle real materials, explore textures, uncover the stories behind leading design brands and gain the confidence to make informed material choices for your own projects.
Whether you are studying furniture, or are a practising interior designer, architect or joiner, you'll leave with fresh ideas, practical knowledge and a new appreciation for the wood-based materials that make great design possible.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIMBER
How Britain's forests shaped our past.
WHY WOOD MATTERS
The hidden value of timber in design.
WHAT WOOD BECOMES
The transformation from seed to surface.
UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCES
Brands, textures, finishes and applications.
DESIGNING WITH CONFIDENCE
Emerging materials and design trends.
YOUR GUIDE FOR THE JOURNEY
"Hi, I'm Lauren. I work for Lawcris Panel Products. I've been fortunate enough to visit sustainability managed forests, explore manufacturing facilities and experience the remarkable journey of wood from seed to surface.
Our industry is so exciting and the more I've discovered, the more I've wanted to help others see these materials in a whole new light.
This session is far from dull. It's interactive and packed with those 'I never knew that!' moments. We'll get hands-on with real materials, challenge a few misconceptions and uncover the fascinating stories behind the products we use every day."
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Students, designers, apprentices and anyone new to a role in the built environment sector.
HOW TO BOOK
Materials Matter isn't a one-off event. Sessions are held at our MaterialHUB and are available throughout the year at a time you would like. They can be tailored to suit your group, course or business. They are free, and every attendee leaves with a carefully curated goody bag, so the learning continues long after the session has finished.
VENUE
Lawcris MaterialHUB
12008, Cross Green Way,
Leeds LS9 0SE
GET IN TOUCH
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