On Monday 27th July, Manuela Tavares, Pattern Cutting tutor at the Fashion Technology Academy, held a Next Step IAG session with her pattern learners.
Discussion on the Next Steps covered the following topics:
· What fashion/vocational courses are available
· Fashion apprenticeship
· Studio space to rent
· The Fashion Studio
· Upskill with digital training
· How to start your own brand
Learner feedback from the IAG session included:
“10 out of 10. Thank you for the opportunity to join this programme. It has really taught me a lot about designing and I had amazing teachers who would give support and help whenever I needed it.”
“I am happy with all the information given. It’s been very informative and I’ve learnt useful information that I can use going forward to progress in this field of work.”
“I am really happy to have taken part in this course and I learnt more than I thought. It is so interesting and I hope to continue with more courses.”
“I am really interested in the services provided by the Fashion Technology Academy, especially consultations for businesses, renting out studio space and apprenticeships. I would like to complete tailoring but need to look into funding and everyone has been great throughout my course here, thank you!”