Thank you to those who participated in the successful trial of the #TextileAppreciationCourse which is now live! We have an introductory discount offer of 25% off for the first 20 candidates to register.
The discount needs to be used to purchase the course by the 28th of February 2023, once the user has enrolled, they have 12 weeks to complete the course.
To reserve your discounted place please follow the link to the course website http://www.textileappreciation.com and register using the code QHQ25 (it’s case sensitive).
Corporate clients can purchase block seats (minimum 10) with related discounts.
Deborah Shulton, who has been in the Textile Industry for 35+ years, developed this course after identifying that there was a gap in the market for Fabric Appreciation Workshops that were aimed specifically at the commercial requirements of buying and design teams in contrast to some of the more in-depth technical courses that are already on offer at a number of academic institutions.
The course was originally (and still is) offered as an in-person course at various retailers including Boden; New Look; Moss Bros and Charles Tyrwhitt where over 500 people have been trained.
The online version was launched in September 2021 on the Motif learning platform – where it has been sold to both corporate clients as well as individuals. Previous corporate clients include Brooks Running; Country Road; Kathmandu and Kohl’s. Motif ceased trading at the end of 2022 – and so Deborah is now relaunching the course at the end of January 2023 on an independent learning platform (Learnworlds).
Who is it for?
The Textile Appreciation online course is a self-paced interactive course that is aimed specifically at professionals involved in garment design, buying, technical, merchandising and quality functions. This includes from Junior Buying Admin Assistants up to Senior Buyers, Garment Technologists, Designers, and Merchandisers involved in cost negotiations.
How Will You Learn?
The course includes a pre-assessment test, modules of interactive instruction combining a variety of formats such as videos, practical exercises, assignments, and case studies. It concludes on a final assessment. The course gives learners opportunities to look at and analyse fabrics up close and in detail. It covers real-life issues and different options to overcome them.
Overall, the course takes approximately 6 hours to complete.
What Will You Learn?
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
At a new starter / junior level:
1. Gain fabric knowledge and understanding to put everyday tasks into context (such as dealing with submissions), therefore functioning more effectively.
2. Streamline communications with internal colleagues / external suppliers
At a more senior level:
1. Apply the knowledge gained to interpret and compare different fabric specifications.
2. Understand pricing differences and negotiate more effectively with suppliers.
3. Evaluate different fabric qualities and make more informed decisions.
4. Evaluate new fabric suppliers objectively and systematically on defined criteria.
5. Make informed decisions at each stage of textile manufacturing by understanding the associated impact in terms of sustainability.
Other Information
Deborah is in the process of having the course approved by the Textile Institute (tbc) as well as other institutions.
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