<< back to News

Visual Merchandising course and new fashion courses at LARC!!

15-06-2005   



 


London Apparel Resource Centre


 



Visual Merchandising & Retail Workshop 2005


 


‘A one day workshop designed for everyone in the business of creativity’


 


This workshop is aimed at designers and retailers, who have a passion for the fashion industry and want to be kept informed about the most effective methods of merchandise presentation & selling for 2005 and beyond.


 


Come and meet other like minded people and learn with practical participation, role plays, and theory,  how to maintain and develop a good visual image through effective window displays, assessing merchandising requirements to maximise sales within store, and ensuring that your sales associates are positive and productive about the brand on the shop floor.


 


Having attended this workshop you will have the confidence to use these practical skills first hand and see a significant improvement in both your sales and the motivation of your staff



 


 


COURSE CONTENT:


 


·                     Sharper sales tactics


·                     Window Display


·                     Store Layouts


·                     Selling/Body language/Visualisation


·                     Merchandising                                    


 


 


COURSE TUTOR:


 


Paula Arkell M.A Retail Consultant


 


Paula has worked within the fashion retail industry for the past 15 years. After leaving the University of Derby with an M.A in Sportswear Design and Business Studies, she went onto work with international sports and fashion labels in both design and visual merchandising consulting including: Speedo, Decathlon, Gul, Fat Face, Betty Barclay, and Gap.  Paula recently has worked for Sportswear Lifestyle brand Oxbow as a Regional VM for both the UK and Channel Islands. Her knowledge of retail & wholesale management is extensive from the design process to shop floor and display, and her passion for good visual presence is shown from her down to earth approach to business.  In addition Paula writes a fortnightly expert article: ‘Windows of Opportunity’ for the Fashion Capital website and regularly has opinions printed in Drapers.


 


DATE:               Thursday 30th June 2005                      


TIME:                11am – 4pm


VENUE:             London Apparel Resource Centre, Vale Road, London N4 1TD 


CERTIFICATE:    A certificate will be issued to each delegate on completion of the workshop.


FEE:                  £50 including refreshments, and course material.


 


 


Due to limited space the workshop is small so to avoid disappointment please book early


 


 


To book a place on the course please contact the London Apparel Resource Centre


 


Telephone: 020 8802 5555 Fax: 020 8809 5549 email: info@londonapparel.com


 web: www.londonapparel.com


 


NEW FASHION COURSES


AT NORTH LONDON’S ONLY DESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER SUPPORT SERVICE.


 


The London Apparel Resource Centre, in association with Newham College COVE, are pleased to offer technical and practical short courses (30 hrs/ 5 days) in the following subjects. Upon completion of all 3 units students will qualify for a NewCAD award equivalent to GNVQ level 3.


 


Book now to avoid disappointment!


 


Units.                                                   Dates


 


CAD/CAM                                             Introduction to LECTRA                          27th June- 1st July


                                                            LECTRA (Fast Track)                             9th August – 6th September


                                                            Manual Pattern Cutting                           8th August – 12th September


 


                                                           


CAD Pattern Cutting                               18th – 22nd July


                                                            CAD Pattern Grading                              4th – 8th July


                                                            CAD Marker Making                               1st – 5th August





 


Other courses available soon ……..Call 020 8802 5555 for further details


 


90 Hr NewCAD award level 3                Units.                                                   Dates


 


Advanced Pattern Cutting                       Pattern adaptation                                  Register for details


and Development                                   Pattern Design


                                                            Drafting Techniques


 


 


Advanced specialised                             Theory                                                  Register for details


techniques in Tailoring                            Techniques


                                                            Construction


 


Advanced Practical Construction Theory                                                  Register for details


For Designers                                        Skills


                                                            Construction


 


Fashion Business Planning:                    Business Planning                                 Register for details


                                                            Range building,                         


                                                            Branding and Marketing.            


                                   


Supply chain management                      Costing                                                 Register for details


for Designers and Manufacturers:            Quality control                                      


Critical path and Product control             


 


 


Cost: All units are charged at £35 for full time students and unemployed.


 


London Apparel Resource Centre


Florentia Clothing Village, Vale Road, London N4 1TD.


Tel 020 8802 5555. or by e mail to info@londonapparel.com


 


The London Apparel Resource Centre is funded by the LDA


 


 


 


Book the
Alvanon Fit
Studio at
FC Designer
Workspace


<< back to News