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Newsletter 12th October 2016
Dear all,
We are incredibly fortunate to offer a unique learning environment here at the Fashion Technology Academy. Not only do we have a fabulous education team but we are based alongside a fully operational factory and you can’t get more hands-on than that.
“As Senior Lecturer on the apprenticeship programme we can see first hand the absolute importance of work related skills. We work with a very large cross section of employers from M&S to Mosley Road. Employers today want professionally trained staff that have the skills to make business happen. This is exactly why the Fashion Technology Academy works for both apprentice and employer.” – Lauren Cronk
 New Courses in Fashion Photography, Video and Media
We are excited to announce a series of bespoke fashion photography and videography courses headed up professional photographer Rod Compton. There is nothing more powerful than a striking image to promote and market fashion and you can now learn all the basics right here in our new Fashion Studio facility. The courses range from 1 day, 2 days 3 days and 5 days and can be tailored to the students’ requirements.
Click here to find out more about the 5-day fashion photography course.
Please contact Jenni jenni@fashion-enter.com for additional information, course dates and costs Tel: 0208 809 3311
New Date for Vetigraph Course
 Please note the 5-day Vetigraph course will now commence from 31st Oct 2016.
(Image left: previous Vetigraph learners)
The five-day intensive course is ideal for both beginners and those already with some experience covers a wide range of skills and topics including an introduction to user interface, tools needed to create digital patterns, pattern making techniques, block creations, grading, lay planning, costing and much more. Previous students describe the course as “intense, very informative, and excellent.”
“The tutors from Vetigraph were amazing, my objective was reached, I 100% have a mission to master digital P/cutting.” – Kerry
If you would like to register your interest or request further information, please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com
Apprenticeship Posts of the Week
We have a new role available as Studio and Production Apprentice with the Cromford Leather Company based in Marylebone, click here to find out more.
Jigsaw are still accepting CV’s and we have three roles available at Fashion Enter for a Design Apprentice, Production Office Assistant and Fashion Apprentice.
Please send your CV to: apprenticeships@fashion-enter.com
 Katie Joins Moseley Road
Katie (pictured right) is one of our latest apprentices selected as a Design apprentice for Moseley Road.
“I decided to choose an apprenticeship over the university offers I had received as I believe you can make great connections and meet many people within the industry whilst learning and earning. An apprenticeship will also give me the ability to put forward ideas and learn from others whilst gaining hands on experience.”
To find out more about Katie’s learning journey click here
Textiles Skills Academy Teachers Day at Fashion Enter
Last week textile technology teachers joined Textile Skills Academy and FashionCapital for a pattern making workshop.
The Textile Skills Academy (TSA) provides support to secondary school textiles teachers in the UK through the use of industry experts and education presenters. Founded in January 2015 by Dawn Foxall, the academy delivers relevant practical workshops for Art, Textiles and Design & Technology teachers to support and aid their own delivery of the curriculum.
Mel Nicholas, Textiles Technician said: “Today I’ve learnt all aspects of pattern cutting and I feel more confident with helping my students. It was also great to be able to see the workshops and factory… Dawn and Alice are so knowledgeable and experienced and I have learnt so much from them! The course has been very valuable.”
Click here to read more about the workshop.
 Fashion Retail Academy Students Visit & Learn
Today we have a group of students from the Fashion Retail Academy learning the in’s and out’s of fashion manufacturing. Here’s what a couple of them had to say:
“I have learnt a huge amount of information about the future of British manufacturing and retail.”
“I have learnt how much time and effort actually goes into a garment – the little details that make a big difference.”
Look, Listen and Learn
 We have been uploading some informative ‘how to’ videos on our YouTube channel, this weeks’ tutorial is double hemming and is due to go live on Friday. There is a sneak peek on the FCFabricStudio Facebook page click here to view.
And here for our YouTube page, where you will also find CEO Jenny Holloway and her employees discussing Brexit and another where she comments on Ada Lovelace Day and women in STEM industries.
Dates for Your Diary:
Wednesday 12th – Thursday 13th October Textile Forum, The Fashion Fabric Show at One Marylebone by Regent’s Park, London. www.textileforum.co.uk
Tuesday 1st November Fashion Enter has been invited to ‘The Manufacturer Top 100’ drinks and awards ceremony in Birmingham on the 1st November. Fingers crossed for the Fashion Enter team!
Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th November Fashion SVP, Europe’s leading exhibition for garment manufacturers held at Olympia, London.
http://www.fashionsvp.com
Wednesday 16th November – Routes to Work – A careers fair aimed at Haringey students in Years 10 – 12 held at Alexandra Palace from 4pm – 7.30pm.
Friday 9th – Saturday 10th December Skills London the biggest jobs and careers event for young people and takes place at ExCeL. Fashion Enter will also be exhibiting at Skills London with a stand that will demonstrate the garment life cycle and give students the chance to create their own design. http://www.skillslondon2016.co.uk
 Fabric Swatch of the Week
What better way to celebrate wool week than with our high quality wool? This 100% cream coloured wool, with warmth and structure is perfect for formal wear.
Available now online at the FCFabricStudio
This Week on FashionCapital.co.uk
We get behind the latest news that manufacturing is returning to home soil, to read more click here.
Teachers in Britain are feeling overworked and demoralised a new report reveals. We talk about our inspirational teachers at the Fashion Technology Academy and why focusing on the learners rather than piles of administrative paperwork is the right way to go.
And the Midlands Fashion Awards (pictured below) announce their winning designers for 2016.
Boutique Pick of the Week
In keeping with all things wool, we have picked out this hand knitted Karly jumper by People Tree. With its round neck and contrast raglan detail this open-knit, lightweight piece is perfect for layering up your outfit.
The Karly jumper by People Tree £95-
And finally here is a taster of our new Fashion Enter, FTA and Factory posters now covering our walls – we are rather pleased with them.
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