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From Passion to Practice: Weaving Stories into Design - Turning Creativity into Opportunity

When:

July 11, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Where:

South County Regional, 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte, North Carolina

Source:

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – Events

Lauren Stern will share how she turned her love of fiber art into part of her design business, starting with a custom piece for the Spinning Mill Lofts project. She'll show photos from several commercial commissions, highlight her creative process, and share lessons learned, including the value of bringing bold, unexpected ideas to clients. Lauren is the founder and experiential design consultant of Studio 618, a boutique, story-driven design consultancy in Charlotte, NC. With over a decade of e