1. 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. creating unique environments
Jon Sinigaglia -Production Manager
since 1992
tel: 01525 261 117 info@creativedraping.com www.creativedraping.com

2. history: “We would like to express our thanks to you efforts both before and after
and all of your team for their
Susie Carlino gained her degree in textiles design in 1991. hard work. Without everybody's combined
and during the show we would not have been able to make this
After working for a short while in the textile industry she found
herself working for a lighting company in London. This was a
complex feature such a success.
”
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
application. Working along side one of the best lighting guys creativity:
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
at the same time capturing the softness that comes with the use
“Thanks aslooked stunning athroughout. A
The show
always girls for brilliant job.
“Bliss Prom 2005 was all round a great success and not to
of such a diaphanous fabric.
mention without your help this would not have been possible.
real team effort all round.
”
Up North Productions
Thank you for your contribution.
” Creative Draping uses the latest colour ranges and materials
Jasmine Hartland, Stretch 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
completely unique style and atmosphere each and
“ Creative Draping is a breath of fresh air
”
Anthony, Workers beer company
every time.
“Thebeautifullyaartistic styleworkdraping is
team are delight to with and “Thanks very much, once again you guys
excelled yourselves. There was nothing
the of
second to non. Using Creative Draping allows me “A FabulousSusie Carlino and her Company for Jasper Carrot's Xmas
created by
Stage design was
that we were not happy with and we all felt
to concentrate on other aspects of me events
knowing each and every venue will look
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
it went really well.Thank You so much.
”
Kelly May, Capitilize
stunning.
” Nick Pollachi, Bacardi-Martini Limited
”
their creative talents.....
professionalism:
Steve Hut, Highfield Productions
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.