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 16 th January we hosted our first CPPD ‘Factory Uncovered’ workshop of the year with a cohort of garment techs from River Island. CPPD is an on-going and continual process of both personal and professional growth that improves the...
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Denise Robinson, (pictured below in the centre with Julia and Esme) National Career Service advisor at Medina Road JobcentrePlus in Finsbury Park visited the Fashion Technology Academy and Fashion Enter. She commented: “I always refer...
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On 13 th December we welcomed 20 Year 11 students from St Peters school in Surrey The students all studying Design and Technology visited the Factory to gain an insight into how clothes are really made and the processes a designer must go...
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On 5 th December Della Nelson hosted her first meet and greet session at Fashion Enter and it was a resounding success! The aim of the session was for to Della to introduce herself as a new business mentor available for one to one mentoring as...
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On 29 th November a group of Assistant Merchandisers from George at ASDA visited the Factory. The aim of the visit was to understand and see first-hand how a UK factory could operate ethically and produce fast fashion for retailers such...
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