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Future Textiles at Dumfries House⤴

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Click on the link to find out more information relating to FREE CLPL opportunities linked to textile technologies across the curricular levels.

Travel grants available for schools

Future Textiles at Dumfries House is an exciting project, currently ongoing at stately home Dumfries House in Ayrshire,  in collaboration with Glasgow Clyde College (Cardonald Campus) and Ayrshire College. The project was initiated by HRH The Duke of Rothesay who listened closely to the needs of the textile industry who wish to address a skills gap.

The project brings together industry and education in a unique setting, in order to train the next generation with skills for the textile industry, by providing a range of no cost workshops suitable for secondary school teachers, pupils and those seeking employability skills.

To date, over 800 participants have taken part in sewing, pattern drafting and woven textiles workshops, from secondary teachers to pupils from S1 – S6, as well as master classes and  specialist training programmes for industry.

The project has received invaluable input since inception from local and national industry with vital support & advice from Marks & Spencer, Sarah Mower OBE, Tammy & Christopher Kane, John Lewis Partnership, Savile Row Tailor Patrick Grant as well as other local and national textile manufacturers.

The local industry in East Ayrshire currently has twenty textile related companies with workforce consisting of 45% male and 55% female employees. Many of the companies are considering recruiting modern apprentices and participation in the workshops will allow pupils a greater understanding of industry requirements

 

Consultation – new “Skills for Work in the Textiles Industry” Qualification⤴

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Textiles

New textiles qualification – we need your views!

Skills for Work in the Textiles Industry

Working with colleagues in industry, colleges and schools, the Scottish Textiles Skills Partnership has identified an opportunity to develop a new qualification – Skills for Work in the Textiles Industry.

This new award will:-

  • introduce learners to a range of job roles within the textile manufacturing industry
  • develop their knowledge of the journey taken by textile products from raw material to finished product
  • develop practical skills used in the textile manufacturing industry
  • develop learners to become effective job seekers and employees
  • develop a positive and responsible attitude to work
  • develop communication and team-working skills

A Qualification Development Team – with representatives from schools, colleges and industry – has been working to draft the content of this proposed new award and we would like now to consult with the wider school and college community to get your feedback.

The survey can be accessed here and will take no more than 10 minutes to complete.

If you have any questions, please contact Fiona Kennedy at FKennedy@glasgowclyde.ac.uk.

Zero Waste Scotland Masterclasses⤴

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Dyeing Tech

‘Dyeing Technologies for the Circular Economy’ is the third in a series of Masterclasses for the textile industry delivered by Zero Waste Scotland.

Textile dyeing is constantly evolving. With the primary objectives of textile dyeing being to improve the aesthetic and functional properties of textiles, the demand for superior quality and functionality from textiles is increasing. Dyeing operations must improve.

Techniques are being scrutinised to be more efficient from the technical, economic and ecological perspective and this trend is continuing. But what novel dyeing techniques will the future hold? Where does sustainability come into play?

Dr Richard Blackburn will give you a new perspective on textile dyeing, and the future of this constantly evolving area. The textile coloration of the world is changing!

Date & Time: Tuesday 01 March 2016 from 09:30 – 17:00

Venue: Lecture TBC, Edinburgh Napier University,School of Arts & Creative Industries,  Merchiston Campus, EH10 5DT

Who should attend?– The Masterclass is free to attend and open to individuals in the textile industry looking to learn more about sustainable textile design. Attendance is by application and selection.

How can I register?- Download the Application Form from the Zero Waste Scotland website. Any queries please contact Suzanne on nelson@mabbett.eu

Dr Blackburn will also be carrying out a shorter version through an Open Lecture for the general public and students on 29 February 2016, from 18:30-20:00.

Click here for more information or to register.

This course is approved by The Textile Institute.

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