Fashion-Enter Ltd Director and tour lead Caroline Ash welcomed three groups of students for the Factory Uncovered tour and seminar this week, commencing 3rd February. The week kicked off with a group of Chinese high school students from Kaiwen Academy in Beijing.
Caroline said: “While their English was certainly better than my Mandarin, it wasn’t sufficient for a lengthy lecture. Instead, we focused the seminar on a tour, which turned out to be a fantastic approach that they thoroughly enjoyed.
“We then had the pleasure of welcoming a group of business students from Runshaw College for the first time, and the session was exceptional. It not only reinforced concepts they had previously learned but also introduced topics they will delve into later in the term.
“Finally, we welcomed a new group of fashion students from Sidcot School, who were just starting their course. Our focus with them was on the development process and sustainable design, laying a strong foundation for their studies.”
At the beginning of the following week, 10th February, Caroline hosted a second group of students from Kaiwen Academy. As members of the group had limited English Caroline focused on the tour and provided visual insight into the garment making process. The group were particularly impressed with the incorporation of AI and its capabilities.
Feedback from the groups included…
Kaiwen Academy, Beijing:
“I learnt that designing and making clothes is difficult. It was a very good tour.”
“I could see the method and tools used to make clothes. It was good.”
“Clothing factories are very important for the UK – it was a very good experience.”
“I learnt how to make clothes and distinguish the materials. I think clothes for the UK is very important. I feel I know more from this experience.”
Runshaw College:
“I learnt too much to write down! The talk and host was exceptional. Fabulous, thank you very much.”
“I found out about how the different machines work to make clothes. Great speaker.”
“The seminar applied really well to the qualification being studied.”
“I learnt about the impact of my buying habits on climate change! AI and fashion. Repair and recycling of clothes.”
Sidcot School:
“I learnt about how AI can make clothes, I think everything is really good.”
“I found out how AI works for textiles, very good information.”
“I learnt lots of things about the fashion industry, things that you wouldn’t get to know unless you work in the industry. Very good presentation.”