Student textile artist competition
The Textile Skills Centre student competition is a yearly event and generously sponsored by Janome UK and Specialist Craft. Prizes include a brand-new sewing machine for each category winner and the coveted Textiles Skills Centre Trophy!
The competition is in 2 categories: KS4 & KS5 and after the closing date, ten from each category are selected to go forward to the final judging panel. The panel of Judges include industry experts who will select winners from the 10 finalists in each category.
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Whats involved?
This national textiles competition is open to KS4 and KS5 students, celebrating creativity, skill, and innovation in textile art and design. Students are invited to upload images of their completed textiles artwork, along with a short description outlining the techniques, processes, and inspiration behind their piece.
Entries will be reviewed after the closing date, with 10 finalists from each category (KS4 and KS5) selected to go forward to the final judging panel. Our panel of industry experts will then choose the winners and runners-up.
ENTRIES CLOSE ON 15TH JUNE 2026. To advertise the competition to your students and encourage them to enter, please download the poster here and pin up around the school.
OUR SPONSORS
Janome UK
Janome UK & Ireland Sewing Machines have kindly gifted a SEWING MACHINE for each of the 2 winners
Specialist Crafts
Specialist Crafts are gifting a £50 VOUCHER to the 2 winners' schools and a GOODY BAG to the first 3 places in each category
How to enter:
Enter by completing the entry form below.
"This was an excellent extension and enrichment opportunity for our young people, and we really appreciate your support, especially after the last few years."
- Teacher comment from last years’ competition