Gain New Skills This Spring
12-12-2024
Newsletter 27th March 2024
From after-work and weekend courses to free masterclasses, we have broadened our schedule to offer more choice this spring…
Free Masterclass on Fashion Forecasting
Struggling with overstock in your fashion business? Sick of stockouts and seasonal variations?
Inventory Planner by Sage have launched a new masterclass that’s perfect for you.
We’re thrilled to reveal that our founder, Jenny Holloway will also be joining the upcoming panel. Jenny will be sharing advice on how to master fashion trend forecasting so you can put an end to stockouts, excess stock and tricky cash flow issues for good.
Other top fashion insiders that’ll be joining the panel, includes Olly White from Goose & Gander, Danielle Malconian from Vikki Vi and Chloe Thomas from Ecommerce Masterplan.
Sign up and you’ll learn:
👚 How to forecast demand with accuracy and confidence
🧢 Ways to optimise your purchasing to stop overstock and boost growth
🩳 Tips for analysing seasonal trends
4th April 4pm – Tickets are completely FREE but you need to register 👉
Tomorrow Morning: Free Zoom Masterclass
Join us tomorrow morning from 10 until 11am as we explain: Financial Growth Strategies: Taking Your Micro Business to the Next Level.
This session will take place for FTA learners and FC Designer Workspace residents, and is also open to the general public / micro business owners, that would like to discover practical strategies to drive financial growth and maximise profitability.
Please tap here to join and receive your free link via email.
After Work & Weekend Courses Now Available
We have a variety of short courses and workshops in stitching, pattern cutting, repairs, upcycling and digital design. Take your pick from affordable 1 – 4 day courses, evening and weekend sessions. Learn from our friendly and knowledgeable team whether you are a beginner or more experienced.
Tap here to view all short courses
Huge Congratulations to FEL Apprentice Carmelle
Fashion-Enter Ltd’s Level 4 apprentice in Fashion and Textiles Product Technology, Carmelle Gayle Powell, has just received her end-point assessment from the Skills and Education Group and we are pleased to announce that she has received a Pass.
Carmelle had some very difficult personal circumstances to manage during her apprenticeship however, she has persevered and gained much-needed skills to provide an excellent foundation for a career in the fashion sector.
She commented: “I am elated to have completed my Level 4 product technologist apprenticeship at Fashion-Enter, where I have learnt so much about the world of garment technology and the fashion industry as a whole. With great confidence in my technologist skills, I feel that the opportunities that now lay before me are endless.
“I would like to thank all the team I worked with at Fashion-Enter for your support along my journey. A special thank-you to the pattern room team and my wonderful senior garment technologist, Sonia Watson, with whom I developed an excellent skillset, that has truly prepared me for a bright career ahead. Also, to my previous apprenticeship tutor Louis-Christian Pendegrass, who imparted his extensive industry knowledge and was immensely supportive to my progress.
“I am deeply thankful to Jenny Holloway for believing in me and giving me this wonderful opportunity to develop my knowledge and continue to complete my course whilst managing the bereavement of my dear Mother; who I know is very proud of me for persevering through adversity to this achievement.”
We are pleased to announce that we will have more apprenticeship opportunities coming soon!
Innovate UK’s Longer in Use and ReUse Workshop
Yesterday, 26th March, FEL Founder, Jenny Holloway attended Innovate UK’s REforMM programme: Longer in Use and ReUse (LURU) workshop. FEL was invited as one of six companies to showcase how their business is using or adopting Longer in Use and Reuse practices.
Tap here to view the short YouTube video explaining our repair initiatives.
United Repair Centre – Amsterdam and London
Have you seen the new United Repair Centre website? Individuals from the London team have now been added alongside our Amsterdam colleagues, and we can also offer repair training and workshops.
Repair really is the new cool, tap here to visit the new website.
Courses and Workshops Coming Up…
(Outfit made this week on the 2-day Stitching and Upcycling course)
Style3D:
15th April 3-Day Style3D Course for Beginners – £199 – Haringey campus
Repair and Upcycling:
15 April Free Repair and Upcycling Drop In – FC Designer Collective shop
Stitching:
8th April Introduction to Sewing – £35 – FC Designer Workspace evening class
10th April Introduction to Sewing – £35 – FC Designer Workspace evening class
20th April Saturday Stitching Club – £35 FC Designer Workspace
28th May- 31st May 4 Day Beginners Stitching Course – £150 – FC Designer Workspace
Pattern Cutting:
30th March Saturday Pattern Cutting Class – £35 – FC Designer Workspace
20th April Saturday Pattern Cutting Class – £35 FC Designer Workspace
28th May- 31st May 4 Day Beginners Pattern Cutting Course– £150 – FC Designer Workspace
This Week on FashionCapital…
Time’s Up on Throwaway Fashion
Earlier this month, 14th March 2024, L’Assemblée Nationale voted in favour of the bill that tackles low cost, throwaway fashion. The measures, which includes; penalties on garments that qualify as environmentally damaging and a ban on fast fashion advertising, shows a growing backlash on low quality, fashion production practices.
And Finally…
Something a little different. The FEL team were recently introduced to Paws4Minds – a remarkable organisation that provides pet-assisted well-being and emotional support with the help of a well-being dog. Scientific studies have shown the benefits of interacting with therapy dogs, including mental stimulation, physical exercise, and the release of mood-enhancing hormones. We thought this was such an uplifting initiative that we wanted to share their details with you! To find out more visit: https://www.paws4minds.co.uk/
Until next time, have a great Easter weekend,
From the Team at FashionCapital
