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Do you have embroidery skills and some spare time to help bring an exciting community tapestry to life for Mayflower 400? For the past year, The Plymstock Community Forum has been working with local artists, historians and embroiderers on The Plymstock Tapestry Project – a creative project to produce a large-scale community tapestry. The tapestry is one of many exciting projects that will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s historic voyage in 1620 and has been funded by Mayflower Community Sparks - a partnership project between Mayflower 400, Plymouth Culture, Plymouth City Council, The Box, Plymouth and Vital Sparks with funding via Arts Council England. Members of the local community have begun to create the hand sewn work which depicts Plymstock’s rich and colourful heritage through the ages from prehistoric times into the 21st century. The design features prominent landmarks such as Mount Batten Tower in 1660, Hooe Manor in 1777 and Minses Farm, Elburton, in...

Oxfam are looking for volunteers to collaborate with them on an exciting upcycling project, ahead of a Fashion Show taking place at the Plymouth Gin Distillery on 17th March 2020 . Volunteers are being asked to create and possibly model an outfit made largely from clothing donations from Oxfam, with a small budget for haberdashery.  6-12 outfits will be required for the show, and a theme will be agreed with the team when in place. Outfits will need to be ready for the catwalk 2 weeks before the show and the models will need to be available to wear their own creation on the night, as well as being available for the rehearsal.  You may also be asked to help out with modelling in other sections of the show. See presentation for more information:  Fashion Fighting Poverty with Oxfam To be considered for this opportunity, please email Sarah Holcombe on sholcombe@pca.ac.uk by Monday 21st October.  We also recommend that you check out our  Student Guidelines f...

ARTS THREAD has partnered with   Pentland Group plc   and   The Churchill Centre   as the platform for the fourth edition of this competition. This year's theme is called the   Winston Churchill Wardrobe Competition.   Prize: First prize £1000, Second Prize £750, Third Prize £500. All three winners will be considered for   work experience at Pentland headquarters in London .   Pentland Group includes   Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury of New Zealand, Endura, Mitre, Ellesse, Boxfresh, SeaVees, KangaROOS and Red or Dead +++ INTRO TO THE BRIEF - THE IMAGE OF AN ICON Best-known as the Prime Minister that gave the British Lion its roar during the Second World War, Sir Winston Spencer Churchill was a force in more ways than one. His ceaseless energy his ceaseless energy has been documented throughout every aspect of his life; from speech-writing and party-hopping Edwardian politician to Nobel Prize winner and artwork extraordinaire. Ge...

An opportunity has arisen for a pattern cutter to supplement our team from September until the end of December. This is a temporary contract and hours and days will be arranged on successful appointment of the candidate. An immediate start is desirable. Training will be given. Skills and Experience Competent and experienced at cutting out fabrics to specific pattern pieces. Able to work efficiently with delicate fabrics and with small pieces. The experience and ability to work efficiently with high volumes to a high standard, accurately and with attention to detail. Adaptable and flexible you must be happy to work as part of a small team in a small busy environment, completing a varied range of tasks as required. Personal qualities: This is a rapidly growing dynamic business and we are looking for people who want to join and support our journey of growth and success. A positive, proactive, self-driven approach, with a “can do” attitude is important and has been crucial t...

We are looking for experienced industrial sewing machinists. Preferably full time, but we may be able to accommodate some degree of part time and/or flexible working. We mainly use industrial flat-bed Brother machines to re-label garments and sometimes we make minor alterations to garments. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Experience: Machinist: 1 year (Required) Language: adequate English (Required) Flexible Working Options Available: Staggered hours Annualised hours Part-time Flexitime You can view the original advert and apply online here .