WORKSHOPS

Read about the first stage of workshops in the FAD Newsletter below:

Stage one of Fashion Futures 2009 kicked off on 24th February 2009, with another inspiring study day at the V&A Museum in London. The event took place in the brand new ‘Sackler Centre’, a vibrant space designed specifically for public learning through creative design and the arts.

In London, nearly one hundred 16-18 year olds from across 12 different London boroughs are enrolled for the course, with practical workshops taking place at Hackney Community College(for students from Hackney, Islington, Newham, Camden and Tower Hamlets) and Lewisham College (for students from Lambeth, Wandsworth, Greenwich, Lewisham and Southwark) over the next ten weeks.

FAD is also happy to announce that for the first time this year, the Fashion Futures 2 programme will also be running at Salford University, with a group of 30 teenagers from colleges in the region.

FF2 LAUNCHES IN GREATER MANCHESTER

Design workshop at Salford University

For the first time this year, FAD is delighted to have 30 students from Salford participating in the Fashion Futures 2 programme.

The students - who are studying at Eccles and Pendleton Colleges – are taking part in a condensed version of the London project and will spend an intensive week in workshops at Salford University from the 30th March.

A FASHIONABLE COLLABORATION

The 130 participants of this years Fashion Futures 2 project came together in a collaborative showcase at RichMix, East London on 14th May 2009.

Student's final toile designs on display at RichMix

MEET THE FINALISTS

FAD are happy to introduce the talented finalists who will be taking part in this year's FAD Summer School and the 2009 FAD Junior Awards:

Prash Murale Etharan - St Angela's & St. Bonaventure's, Newham

Lee-Ann Willoughby - St. Francis Xavier 6th Form, Wandsworth

FAD SUMMER SCHOOL

From urban cross stitch and graphic appliqués, to sculptural dresses and soft tailoring the contemporary Arts & Crafts theme was evident at this year’s FAD Summer School.

Held at Central Saint Martins (CSM) from 13th – 17th July, the 23 young finalists had a team of CSM tutors, technicians and student mentors on hand to guide them though five days of hectic sewing and construction.

Video by Mark Gibson

Prendergast Hilly Fields student Katerina Drury, 18, was awarded the top accolade at the 2009 FAD Junior Awards, held at Vauxhall Fashion Scout on Tuesday 22nd September.

“Now I’ve got over the shock, it’s really exciting. Being part of this means everything for my career because it will enhance my chances of being able to go to university. It’s an amazing opportunity." - Katerina Drury, Winner of the 2009 FAD Junior Awards

2009 FAD Junior Awards winner, Katerina Drury & her design

From left: Katerina Drury, Martyn Roberts (VFS), Aysha Simpson & Joanne Matthews (FAD)