by Dawn Foxall | Jan 23, 2024
TEA ‘N CHAT – Future of Textiles Education Research Findings
An update on the findings of research undertaken by TSC into the current situation of textiles in the curriculum and future opportunities.
12 MARCH 2024
TIME: 7-8pm
FREE EVENT
REGISTER HERE
As you may be aware and even contributed to, the research we have been undertaking to better understand the current position and teaching of textiles education now, from time-tabling to subject content, as well as what you think needs to happen to ensure its place in a future curriculum.
This session is to show the results of the research which was took place through surveys, focus groups and talking with individuals and organisations, and give you another opportunity to contribute to the discussion.
The research was about obtaining a baseline of what is happening now, and what changes may be needed in the future. Your opinion and reflections are important to help us inform government, awarding organisations, professional associations and teacher trainers.
There are some big questions. If all young people are to get an opportunity to learn about textiles, how should schools plan and implement this? Textiles has been part of Design and Technology since the start of the National Curriculum in the 1990s; should it remain as part of this subject? Should it stand outside of D&T? Would textiles be better served if it sat with Art?
There are strengths and weaknesses in the different positions and plans that might be adopted by schools. But what will lead to a strong position for textiles education?
This session is to show the results of the research and give you another opportunity to contribute to the discussion.
RESEARCH LEAD: ROY BALLAM BA (Hons), MA, School Education Consultant
Roy Ballam works as a school education consultant, after leaving a leading charity as Managing Director and Head of Education.
He has been involved in numerous teaching and education programme, initiatives and publications, including those in the UK and internationally.
He is an experienced educational leader specialising in education management, training, resource development and research, and policy development and implementation. Throughout his career, he has used ICT to help bring subject-specific learning to life and support teachers through innovative, but pragmatic approaches. Roy originally trained as a food and textiles teacher and has been a GCSE moderator and A-level principal examiner.
The Textiles Skills Centre Associates are a team of volunteers that manage the social media platforms and website, and offer support, mentorship and advice to textile teachers and trainees. We organise free resource networking events each month (Tea ‘N Chat) and are always on hand to help and encourage when needed.
We are always looking for new Associate members, so if you would like to join this small team then do contact us at: info@textileskillscentre.com
At the moment all costs are met by our team and time is given freely. If you are able to support us with a donation, however small, this will help to enhance the work we are doing.
You can donate using the DONATION button below which will take you to the Paypal donations page, or select an amount when you book the event. All donations gratefully received.
DONATION
by Dawn Foxall | Dec 21, 2023
Talk & Demo with Nikki Parmenter (Textile/Mixed Media Artist)
Tuesday 30 January 2024
Start time 7.00pm
FREE EVENT HELD ON ZOOM
This event is held on Zoom so you need to register to get the zoom details to join us 🙂
REGISTER HERE
Join our TEA ’N CHAT with Textile Artist Nikki Parmenter, who will talk about her work, explaining some of the techniques she uses and also the contextual influences which determine the imagery used in each piece.
Nikki taught art for 30 years to secondary school children, and having left full time work in 2016, has been providing talks, demonstrations, summer schools, workshops to schools, groups and societies. She is a member of various art and textile groups.
Nikki exhibits her work widely and has written a number of articles for both magazines and online sites. She is based in Cheshire and specialises in mixed media textile pieces, taking inspiration from a variety of sources and particularly interested in the way societies created a series of visual symbols to represent the things which were important to them. She investigates myths, legends, stories and beliefs. She is also inspired by art, architecture and artefacts.
THE EVENT IS RUN ON ZOOM.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK: REGISTER HERE
The Textiles Skills Centre Associates are a team of volunteers that manage the social media platforms and website, and offer support, mentorship and advice to textile teachers and trainees. We organise free resource networking events each month (Tea ‘N Chat) and are always on hand to help and encourage when needed.
We are always looking for new Associate members, so if you would like to join this small team then do contact us at: info@textileskillscentre.com
At the moment all costs are met by our team and time is given freely. If you are able to support us with a donation, however small, this will help to enhance the work we are doing.
You can donate using the DONATION button below which will take you to the Paypal donations page, or select an amount when you book the event. All donations gratefully received.
DONATION
by Dawn Foxall | Sep 24, 2023
Sustainability – leading with Textiles + Rachel Addy
Creating an Eco School – can your school become totally sustainable and can textiles be the subject to lead this?
Tuesday 14th November – Time 7-8pm
Join our TEA ’N CHAT with RACHEL ADDY.
The importance of sustainability and the environment is always being discussed. Schools are urged to take the initiative in teaching pupils the value of making sustainable decisions and to plant more trees on school grounds.
The DofE has committed to altering how sustainability is taught in schools. incorporating environmental issues into all subjects and ensuring that graduates are informed about these challenges.
We’ll talk about how to make your school more eco-friendly in this Tea’N’Chat. ADT-driven processes can produce innovative and lasting results. Learn how to organize a litter pick with DofE students, construct an allotment/urban pond with community members, and persuade parents/caregivers to join in and support the creation of the Eco School.
RACHEL ADDY
RACHEL has been the Events Planner & a host for the Textile Skills Centre events since April 2021. She also works as a Design & Technology Teacher as well as taking part in multiple events globally expanding her network of Textile Professionals. Rachel’s initial career was in the fashion industry working for 9 years around the world as a Product Developer.
She worked for an American based company called GIII based in Hangzhou China and has spent several years travelling the globe working with various textile manufacturers. Rachel has worked with customers from around the world including the high street stores from Marks and Spencer to Moss Bros.
Rachel has since moved into teaching as a Design & Technology Teacher. She has taught Graphics, Textiles, Fashion Textiles & Product Design in school. Rachel has spent several years working for not-for-profit Networking events to support locals in making connections that will encourage skill sharing & develop professional relationships that may one day open the door to other opportunities.
The Textiles Skills Centre Associates are a team of volunteers that manage the social media platforms and website, and offer support, mentorship and advice to textile teachers and trainees. We organise free resource networking events each month (Tea ‘N Chat) and are always on hand to help and encourage when needed.
We are always looking for new Associate members, so if you would like to join this small team then do contact us at: info@textileskillscentre.com
At the moment all costs are met by our team and time is given freely. If you are able to support us with a donation, however small, this will help to enhance the work we are doing.
You can donate using the DONATION button below which will take you to the Paypal donations page, or select an amount when you book the event. All donations gratefully received.
DONATION
by Dawn Foxall | Jul 13, 2023
*ONLINE LIVE COURSE* (Through ZOOM)
Date: Saturday 7th October 2023
Time: 9.00 – 14.00
FEE: £ 175 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)
*ALERT: ECT/NQT’s, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & SELF-FUNDING TEACHERS *
We have limited funded places for this course if you qualify. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.
A Motivational Online-Live Course for Teachers of GCSE D&T Textiles
If you need support with understanding and implementing the D&T specification, then this course will give you what you need.
This is an *ONLINE LIVE COURSE* with the Textile Skills Centre Trainer RACHEL ADDY and will cover 4 different Design & Technology textiles specifications at GCSE Level: AQA, Edexcel (Pearson), OCR & Eduqas.
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by Dawn Foxall | May 20, 2023
TEXTILES ACTION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE:
Making it Succeed in the Curriculum
DATE: Saturday 10th June 2023 TIMES: 9.00 – 13:30
EVENT FEE: £100 + Cademy Fees
Early Bird: £50 + Cademy Fees (Until 1st June)
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Online Event Tackling Sustainability & Climate Change & How We Can Deliver This Through A Textiles Lens
Join the Textiles Skills Centre to focus on sustainability and climate change, and how textiles education can make practical differences, using case studies approaches from businesses, NGOs and teachers.
Contibutors include:
WAYNE HEMINGWAY (Hemingway Design)
REBECCA GRIFFITHS – MET OFFICE (Education Outreach Learning Consultant))
PRIMARK – (Director PRIMARK CARES)
MARKS & SPENCERS
JENNY HOLLOWAY – CEO Fashion Enter Ltd. – London, Leicester & Wales
AMELIA TWINE – (Fashion Roundtable/Sustainable Fashion Week)
READING UNIVERSITY – Dr Jo Anna Reed Johnson – (Climate Education & Sustainability ITE Framework)
ROS STUDD – (Repair What You wear)
HENRY GREENWOOD – Green Schools Project
RACHEL ADDY – D&T Textiles teacher and Sustainability Lead at Marlow School
KATE TURNBULL – HOD Fashion & Textiles at Headington School, Oxford
