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.
Last Saturday, 29 th June, the ‘Queen of Seams’ Claudette Joseph hosted her popular TR Pattern Cutting taster masterclass at the Fashion Technology Academy. The 3-hour taster session gave the group the chance to explore and experiment...
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On Tuesday 25 th June a group of ASBCI members’ were invited for a Technical Visit at Fashion Enter. Representatives from the likes of Whistles, Next Retail, Shop Direct, Dimensions and Matalan attended, along with ASBCI’s Chairman, Dr Alistair...
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During ‘Make It British’ at the Business Design Centre last month the Fashion Enter team met with a number of potential clients looking for production services such as pattern cutting, sampling and small run production. With a growing list of...
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On 11th June Buying & Merchandising students from the Fashion Retail Academy visited the Factory for an educational site visit. The tour was lead by Production Director Caroline Ash who explained the full garment life cycle from...
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Last Saturday (8 th June 2019) learners completed the final instalment of their Follow-On Gerber Advanced course. Taught by Gerber tutor Ben Cooper , the learners got into the nitty-gritty depths of the Pattern Design and Explorer. Over the...
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