There will be no event in February as this is the month that our Regional Meetings will relaunch.  We would encourage all members to support their local regional group and attend the launch sessions.

Social Media Masterclass for Image Professionals

Date: 15th March 2012
Time: 11-5pm
Cost: £65 members, £75 guests
Venue: TBC

Social Media is an extremely important tool for growing business in the Image Consultancy arena. Social media allows the public a viewing of who you are and what you represent, believe in and and are prepared to make a stand for. It gives a window into you and your business. It then goes without saying that it has the potential, if correctly focussed and structured, to build trust with new customers and maintain the customers you already work with. It too has add-on in if you want to get noticed by the press, journalists often use Twitter as a first point of call.

This is why this has been chosen as the second of our series of workshops for you to grow your businesses in 2012.

• Why bother being online?
  
• Who are you?  What is your Brand?
  
• Who are you aiming at?
  
• What content do you need?
  
• Where should you display this?
  
• When should you put your information out?

For more information and to book your ticket online visit: http://takingimageonline.eventbrite.com/

April Tuscany Trip


Date: 26-29th April 2012


Visit to Sansepolcro Tuscany for two nights for a hair learning bonanza at the Seminario università di moda “MODA TENDENZA Autunno 2012/1013”.  The trip will include a visit to Aziendale G & P Cosmetics,  Brand Sensus and a seminar from Susan Campbell AMFIPI on opportunities within the hairdressing sector. There will be opportunities for the spa, plenty of shopping, sightseeing and wonderful food. The area is close to Florence for those looking to extend their break. 

PROGRAMME

Thursday 26th April

o   Arrival at Airport Bologna, arranged transfer to Sansepolcro via Bagno

o   Afternoon spa visit www.termesantagnese.it

o   Check into Hotel Palazzo Maghi in Sansepolcro www.hotelmagisansepolcro.it (hotel accommodation £68, per night (per person) for 2 sharing – includes breakfast     

o   Dinner at Cena l’Incanto www.lincanto.it

Friday 27th April

o   Seminar on fashion forecasting at Università di Moda on “Moda Tendenza AW12” www.smrfashionschool.com/

o   Visit Aziendale G & P Cosmetics Brand Sensus

o   Seminar by Susan Campbell on www.ilovesensus.it

o   Lunch in Anghiari

o   Visit Sansepolcro Museum and shopping in Perugia

o   Evening dinner en route to hotel





Saturday 28th April


o    Check out of Hotel Palazzo Maghi

o   Morning visit to Citerna/Monterchi/La Verna which is a clothing outlet on route to airport if time permits www.valdichianaoutlet.it

o   Check in airport 2.5 hours prior to departure





Cocktail Networking Evening


Date: 15th May 2012
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: Free
Venue: The Living Room Bar and Restaurant, Unit 1, St Katharine Docks, East Smithfield, London E1W 1AA

Chance to socialise and network over cocktails while meeting other image consultants and those working in the image industry. Open to anyone with an interest in the image industry. 


An Afternoon with Angela Horwood

Date: 21st June 2012
Time: 11.30am-3pm
Cost: £45 (including lunch)
Venue: Leander Club, Henley-on-Thames www.leanderclub.co.uk

Opportunity to learn about embracing the International Market-Intercultural Awareness for Image Professionals. For more details visit her website at www.angelahorwood.com.


Glam and Glads Walkabout

Date: 5th July 2012
Time: 11-4pm
Cost: TBC

Visiting places of fashion interest within London. Make the most of fashion culture and join us in a London walk about!  Don't miss this unique chance to socialise and network with other image consultants.



August - Holidays

There will be no event in August to accomodate consultants' vacations.  We would encourage all members to connect with local consultants in their area during this month.




Behind the Scenes of London Fashion Week

Focus on what goes into a catwalk production and learn the skills to create one in your local area.




FIPI Annual Conference and AGM

Date: 6th or 13th Oct 2012 (Final date TBC depending on speakers availability)
Time: All Day
Cost: TBC
Venue: Court Garden House, Pound Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2AE

Theme of 'Going for Gold' in line with the Olympics inspiration and achievement for 2012.


Literature Lunch


Date: 15th November 2012
Time: 12-2pm
Cost: TBC
Venue: The Living Room W1, 3-9 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BE


Join us for your chance to hear authors from the image industry share as well as take the opportunity to contribute to the updating of the FIPI book list.  Remember to bring your favourite book related to image with you also, so you can share over lunch.





Christmas Cocktail Networking Evening

Date: 4th Dec 2012
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: Free
Venue: The Living Room Bar and Restaurant, Unit 1, St Katharine Docks, East Smithfield, London E1W 1AA

Chance to socialise and network over cocktails while meeting other image consultants and those working in the image industry. Open to anyone with an interest in the image industry.





More details for 2012 Events coming soon...










Our FIPI Annual Conference and AGM was held on 8th October 2011. 

Theme: 'Empowering Your Business - only a stone's throw away' 


We had a fantastic day, to see what was involved please click here http://www.onlyastonethrowaway.webeden.co.uk

For details on the 2011 Annual Report and the Statement of Accounts please follow the links.