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Cut, Stitch, Sew – a symposium on craft skills that support UK fashion textiles

Friday 21 February, 2025
10:00 - 4:00

Traditional hand skills are the cornerstone of garment making. However, the decline in such skills has become a significant concern in the fashion and textile industry. As the industry shifts towards faster, cheaper production methods, the demand for traditional craftsmanship has waned, leading to a reduction in the number of skilled artisans. This decline not […]

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The future of skills training for the heritage craft workforce

Tuesday 25 February, 2025
12:00 - 4:00

Have you ever considered taking on a craft apprentice with support from the Government’s apprenticeship scheme? Were you successful? If not, what prevented you from succeeding? Perhaps you encountered an obstacle right at the beginning that put you off? Or perhaps you got quite far down the path of taking someone on and fell at […]

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The Royal Mint
Pilgrim Trust
Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation
William Grant Foundation

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