Trivantage launches new event for workroom professionals, registration due July 16

Trivantage®, a supplier for workroom and upholstery professionals, announced the launch of a new educational event called The Makers Meet. The event will celebrate the skill, creativity and community of workrooms and upholstery shops.

The event will take place Aug. 14–15 at the Sunbrella® headquarters in Burlington, N.C., and will provide attendees with insights from industry leaders, product demos, business tips, fabric previews, networking opportunities and more.

“The Makers Meet is more than an educational event—it’s a celebration of artistry,” says Lindsay Shakarjian, marketing director at Trivantage. “The experience is designed to help workroom professionals refine their skills, reimagine their potential, and lead with confidence in a fast-evolving industry.”

Workshop highlights

• Luxury Drapery Construction with Susan Woodcock: A live demonstration of fabrication methods, materials and finishing details used to create custom draperies for the high-end market. Attendees will learn how to incorporate linings, interlinings, and how hand-sewing techniques can contribute to overall drapery appearance and function.
• Precision & Process with Grant Trick: Practical tips and expert tricks to help streamline work processes while elevating quality. Attendees will learn time-saving insights, from perfecting mitered corners and installing skirt linings to working with silk film, border clamps and zippers.
• How to Build a Resilient Business with Charlene Clark: A look into aligning company vision, culture, and operations for lasting success. Attendees will learn about implementing sustainable team structures, optimal workflows, and measurable performance indicators.
• Why Sunbrella? with Camdyn Conner Lloyd: An exploration of the proprietary innovations, durability and versatile design options from Sunbrella

“Our mission is to go beyond supplying materials and tools and serve as a partner and thought leader — helping shape the future of our industry,” said Bret Kelley, president of Trivantage. “Through educational and networking platforms like The Makers Meet and Performance on Deck, we empower makers with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to unlock their creativity and elevate their craft.”

Space is limited, and tickets must be reserved by July 16.

In addition to industry education, the price of admission includes a tour of the Sunbrella Novelty Yarn Plant, a vendor marketplace, all meals, including a Sunbrella-sponsored cocktail hour and welcome dinner, and a special gift from Trivantage.

Trivantage has reserved a room block at The Inn at Elon for event attendees and will provide round-trip bus transportation between the hotel and Sunbrella headquarters on Thurs., Aug. 14.

To learn more, view the schedule of events, or reserve tickets, visit https://www.events.trivantage.com/.