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 the 28th February 2020 a group of A-Level students from Surbiton High School, a private independent school in Surbiton in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, London, came to visit the Factory for the popular ‘Factory Uncovered’...
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On the 24 th & 25 th February 2020 the Fashion-Enter team welcomed more groups of students from the Fashion Retail Academy (FRA). On each day three separate groups took the ‘Factory Uncovered’ tour and seminar. To ensure that each group...
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Each day of the 19th, 20th and 21st February 2020 the Fashion-Enter team welcomed three large groups of first year Fashion Retail Academy students. The students are studying ‘Buying and Supply Chain Management’ so the ‘Factory Uncovered’...
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On Tuesday 18 th February we had 2 groups of Business Studies students, 16 - 18 year-olds, from Trent College take the Factory Uncovered tour. In line with their curriculum the tour was adapted to cover more about the business side of apparel...
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On Wednesday 12 th February 2020 we had three groups of students from Nottingham Trent University visit the Factory & FTA for the popular ‘Factory Uncovered’ tour. Ranked as one of the top 10 universities in the UK for Fashion and...
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