The Hub@FTM - celebrating London’s design talent

London Style* is delighted to sponsor and launch the Hub@FTM

Based at the Fashion and Textile Museum (FTM), the Hub@FTM is a vibrant new networking community for creative businesses, offering events that celebrate and support London’s cutting edge design talent.

The Hub@FTM is a new concept in socialising and sharing information and knowledge for creative designers working in the jewellery, fashion, accessories, homeware and furniture arena. The creation of this new network is central to the London Style project which is providing funding to allow designers to join at no charge.

This prestigious club will offer a lively and interactive format - the Hub@FTM is the essential place to have a fun and informative evening out whilst chatting about the latest industry news (and gossip!), talking to people in similar businesses, exchanging ideas, discussing trade issues and opportunities and sharing experiences with like-minded individuals.

Membership of the Hub@FTM includes quarterly events at the Fashion and Textile Museum, featuring a private view of the current FTM exhibition, wine and nibbles and the opportunity to connect with other inspirational designers and industry professionals.

For free membership of the Hub@FTM and to book a place at the first event, you need to register now at info@ftmlondon.org or download an application form http://www.ftmlondon.org/. Places are limited - so don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting new club.

The first event will take at The Fashion and Textile Museum on Wednesday 24th March, 6.30 – 8.30pm
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The London Style project is part-financed by the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund and Newham College of Further Education.

Notes to Editors
London Style
Part-financed by the European Union's European Regional Development Fund, London Style works to assist London's creative businesses in a sustained support programme to access new markets and win new business.

Newham College in partnership with three distinctive partners within the creative sector: Holts Jewellery Academy works to assist jewellers in both practical and business-based skills; the East London Design Show enables emerging and established design businesses to access contemporary exhibiting and showcasing assistance and opportunities; the Centre for Sustainable Fashion provides specific assistance and support for businesses adopting or increasing environmental and sustainable practices. Newham College delivers a practical and specialised business mentoring programme, along with showcasing opportunities at the Fashion and Textile Museum.

The London Style programme offers participants:

* Face to face diagnostic sessions
* Individual intensive mentoring sessions
* Interactive group workshops
* Individual mentoring sessions to expand on group workshops
* Additional mentoring and one to one support as required, both on and offline
* Showcasing opportunities

The 2007-13 ERDF Programme is administered by the London Development Agency's European Programmes Management Unit (LDA EPMU) on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government. The LDA, in partnership with the Mayor and in consultation with London stakeholders drafted the Operational Programme (OP), which provides the framework for investment of ERDF in London. For further information about ERDF please visit www.london.gov.uk

For further information on the London Style project, please contact: Becky Hunt 0208 522 5700 / london.style@newham.ac.uk

The Fashion and Textile Museum

The FTM is a cutting-edge education, exhibition and visitor centre for contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery; providing a focal point at the heart of the industry and offering inspiration to a wide audience within a vibrant, creative and professional environment.

Owned and operated by Newham College, the FTM offers access to business support for people working or wanting to work in the fashion sector. The Shop@FTM is a must for anyone interested in contemporary fashion and is committed to supporting young design talent with a great range of products from some of the best up and coming accessory and jewellery designers you will find anywhere in the capital.

For further information about the Fashion and Textile Museum visit: www.ftmlondon.org

Press Enquiries - For further press information about the Hub@FTM or the Fashion and Textile Museum

Contact Alison Lowe – Press Officer, Felicities Ltd representing FTM

Alison@felicities.co.uk                                 0207 377 6030.

Pattern Cutting for Lycra - Talk and Demonstration with Pineapple

16th February 2010, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

"Dancewear brand Pineapple kick-started the stretch revolution with the creation of cotton Lycra jersey; this is a rare opportunity to learn from the experts as Debbie Moore and her team take you through the basics."

Pineapple kick-started the stretch revolution with the creation of cotton Lycra jersey and was responsible for bringing dancewear from the studio to the street. Debbie Moore and Pineapple created such 'fashion firsts' as the cotton lycra LBD, footless tights and The Body.

However, designing and cutting clothes with this fabric is a great skill and this is a rare opportunity to learn from the experts as Debbie Moore and her team take you through the basics.

This fun and informal session will look at how the first patterns were generated, how to incorporate 3D shapes, positioning prints on stretch fabrics, key fits and sample blocks.

Price: £25 (£20 concessions)
To book: Book online here or telephone 020 7407 8664

Half term fun for kids this February!

Get the kids up, out and on the move in the half term holiday with these great dance classes and inspiring, hands-on workshops

Urban Jazz Moves - Dance classes for children from Pineapple Dance Studios
Wednesday 17th February
11:00 - 12:00 (7-12 years)
12:00 - 13:00 (13-16 years)
Get the kids up and out and on the move in the half term holiday with these great dance classes at the FTM featuring a fusion of hip-hop, jazz, street moves and body popping.
Price: £6
To book: Go online (Age 7-12 / Age 13-16) or telephone 020 7407 8664


Draw Like a Designer Repeated
Wednesay 17th February 2010 and
Thursday 18th February 2010.
14:30 - 16:00
Ages 10-14
FTM curator Dennis Nothdruft returns with his inspiring workshops for aspiring designers and illustrators.
Price: £10 including materials
To book: Go online (Weds / Thurs) or telephone 020 7407 8664


Pop Frocks
Friday 19th February 2010
14:30 - 16:00
Ages 6-10
A great hands-on workshop for 6-10 year olds to make a mini dress in line with the sixties theme and decorate it.
Price: £10 including materials
To book: Book online here or telephone 020 7407 8664


The Pineapple showcase and events programme is kindly supported by ASOS.com

For queries and ticket sales contact us on:
020 7407 8664 info@ftmlondon.org www.ftmlondon.org
Fashion and Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF
Online ticketing partner: We Got Tickets

Business Support Programme for London Based Accessory/Jewellery Designers

The FTM is pleased to announce the launch of its 2010 business support programme.

Successful eligible participants will receive the following:

• 8 hours of business mentoring from industry specialists including one to one and group workshop sessions.*

• 12 hours of business planning support from Price Waterhouse Coopers

• Your products featured on the FTM website

• Free membership to our new designers networking club - Hub@FTM

• The opportunity to sell your product in the prestigious Shop@FTM

The Fashion and Textile Museum(FTM) is a cutting edge, exhibition and visitor centre for contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery; providing a focal point at the heart of the industry, offering inspiration to a wide audience within a vibrant, creative and professional environment.
Owned and operated by Newham College, the FTM offers access to business support for people working or wanting to work in the fashion sector. The Shop@FTM is a must for anyone interested in contemporary fashion and is committed to supporting young design talent with a great range of products from some of the best up and coming accessory and jewellery designers you will find anywhere in the capital. The FTM attracts over 7,000 visitors to each exhibition and 12,000 hits monthly to the ftmlondon.org website.

Programme Cost: £400+VAT*

London based designers are invited to apply for the programme. You must have proof that you are either self employed, a partnership or a Limited company and that your business is registered at a London address. If you are short listed you must be available to attend our selection day on 23rd February 2010.

*Including bursary - successful applicants may be eligible to register on the London Style project and receive a bursary. Non-eligible applicants are welcome to apply for space in the Shop@FTM. If you would like to take advantage of this exciting opportunity, please contact Alison Lewy on 0207407 8664 or alison.lewy@newham.ac.uk for an application form.

Application deadline 17th February 2010.

83 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF

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