Regular internal events hosted by FTA, including open days, masterclasses and one day taster courses. The open days are aimed at potential new learners so they can understand what courses are available and see first hand the live factory environment and training facilities. Masterclasses are hosted with leading industry experts and aimed at new business start-ups looking for quality advice and guidance on running their label successfully. Topics include "Finding the right manufacturer", "the importance of IP, trademarks and copyright", "How to successfully run your own PR" and much more!
Also available are one day taster courses for those unable to commit to the full-time accredited courses. These range from Absolute Beginners "your block, your body" to advanced sewing techniques. All events are listed below with details on how to apply.
On 18th October Life Coach and Motivational Speaker Eric Gilston returned to deliver a further uplifting and inspirational talk - this time on 'How to be more confident' Learners from the current Stitching Academy, Pattern...
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Phase Eight attended their first Grading CPPD workshop at the Fashion Technology Academy this week. The cohort of garment technologists from the leading high street retailer attended a grading workshop with pattern cutting expert Maggie...
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Fashion Buying Management students from Westminster University visited the factory today, 17th October 2018, for an insight into the garment production process. We welcomed two cohorts of students and they each received an overview of the...
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On 10 th October the production team from Closet London attended the ‘Fit Uncovered’ CPPD workshop with pattern cutting expert Maggie Stott. The aim of the workshop: To achieve optimum fit, style and quality of manufacture...
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This week, 1st October 2018, the Factory situated alongside the FTA, has welcomed 7 cohorts of first year students from the Fashion Retail Academy which offers courses across a range of head office roles including Buying, Visual Merchandising,...
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