Sustainability is embedded across textiles specifications — but teaching it with real depth takes planning. This guide covers the key concepts, practical classroom activities, and how to weave sustainability through...
Fibres and fabrics are the foundation of every textiles curriculum. This practical classroom guide covers the four fibre categories, engaging practical activities, and how to connect the topic to sustainability...
Summer is the perfect time to upskill with online CPD. Explore our top textiles courses before September — from GCSE planning and pattern drafting to surface techniques and sustainable textiles.
Use the summer to plan a textiles curriculum that's coherent, progressive, and exciting to teach.
Summer is the perfect window to invest in your professional development. Here are five practical CPD goals for textiles teachers to set this summer — from pattern drafting and fabric...
Planning a GCSE textiles scheme of work can feel overwhelming. Discover a practical six-step framework for building a scheme of work that meets exam board requirements and keeps students engaged...
From timeless checks to bold stripes, shirting fabrics carry stories of culture, craftsmanship, and fashion history. Read about some of those fabrics.
RACHEL ADDY was honeymooning in Singapore and happened on the amazing Iris van Herpen's Sculpting the Senses exhibition at the ArtScience Museum
When people think of textiles, they often picture fashion design or a bit of sewing at school. But textiles is a subject with far more reach - and far more...
Over the past five weeks, Libby Esler has been running The Broadweavers Trailblazer Programme — an intensive, hands-on creative initiative designed to inspire 9 Year 12 A-Level Textile students from 2 Coventry...
In June 2015 we held our first events for textiles teachers and since then run networking events and workshops nationally, bringing together teachers with a passion for textiles. We also...
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our STUDENT TEXTILES ARTIST COMPETITION 2025 We were overwhelmed at the response, receiving over 450 entries this year!! This was a very hard...
The Textile Skills Centre, student competition is back and this year we have 2 sponsors, as well as the coveted Textiles Skills Centre Trophies! The competition is in 2 categories: KS4...
Textiles Skills Centre is celebrating 10 years and we couldn’t have done it without YOU!! As we look back on our journey, we’re taking a moment to shine a spotlight...
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED AND THE IMPACT OF OUR WORK As we continue to celebrate a decade of inspiring and developing textile education. The month of February is all about...
DfE CALL FOR EVIDENCE CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT REVIEW DEADLINE 22nd NOVEMBER 2024 The government’s call for evidence invites US ALL to submit proposals on improving the current curriculum and assessment system. This...