Celebrating International Women’s Day – 8th March
At the FCFTA Leicester the theme was very much “Joyful in Pink” this International Women’s Day. All of our courses are available to both men and women, however the attendees so far have mainly been female. We are incredibly proud of all our learners, along with our teams in Leicester, Haringey, Islington and Newtown.
Happy International Women’s Day all!
Welcome Jo Bean to the FCFTA Leicester Team
Jo Bean has joined the team at FCFTA Leicester as a Patterns Tutor. Jo is an industry professional and has a background in design, patterns and garment making. She has also worked with a production team as part of the Great British Sewing Bee as part of the sewing team.
Jo said: “It’s fantastic to be part of the team and I feel privileged to be able to share my experience with the learners and support them to achieve their goals.”
First Pattern’s Learners start at FCFTA Leicester
FCFTA Leicester is delighted to be able to offer Patterns Level 1 & 2 qualifications at its Academy on Stone Bridge Street. Enrolling now you can learn pattern and garment construction along with design principles and illustration techniques.
Ikram/Learner said: “I just finished the Level 1 stitching course and moving on to patterns has been an exciting journey. I get to bridge the gap between design and garment construction and learn from designers that have been in the trade for 20+ years.”
FCFTA Leicester part of South Wigston College Careers Event
On Tuesday 7th March Deputy CEO Jackie attended the careers festival held at South Wigston Campus for North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire college. This was a great opportunity to speak to students about further education opportunities in fashion and textiles and the courses available at the Academy. Many students were keen to discuss apprenticeship routes as an alternative to going to university – the opportunity to earn whilst learning and gaining vital first hand work experience was of keen interest at the event.
If you are interested in apprenticeships or Level 1/ 2 courses please contact: divya@fashion-enter.com
Great to welcome Nayaab to the FCFTA Leicester
Leicester is renowned for its history of being a UK hub for garment and textile making. It is also a great place for creative talent. On Friday 3rd March Nayaab Mahomed visited FCFTA Leicester. Nayaab is a freelance fashion designer and a recent graduate from DMU. Nayaab, whilst at University co-designed an outfit for Brit Award Winner Joy Crookes after sending her a speculative message on Instagram. Crookes attended the Brits last year wearing a lehenga, a traditonal Indian skirt, worn with a matching top.
Deputy CEO Jackie said: “It was great to meet Nayaab, we have a shared desire to change the narrative around Leicester’s garment and textile sector. There is real creative talent in Leicester, like Nayaab, that are forging forward with a Leicester proud mindset. Nayaab is passionate about sustainable fashion and maintaining skills in the city. Nayaab is an real inspiration.”