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This section provides information about textile courses, holidays, tours, workshops and talks provided by talented textile artists and tutors. There are dozens of fantastic learning opportunities listed here, whether you are looking to brush up on a technique or learn something completely new this is the section for you.

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HotHive Textiles's guide to learning a new craft
It is that time of year again where we all have a newfound enthusiasm to try something new. With this in mind HotHive Textiles has a guide to where to start when learning a new skill. Click here for more information.

A guide to textile courses available in the UK
As textile arts grow in popularity across the UK, there are increasing numbers of courses available for enthusiasts to choose from, including embroidery, tapestry and other forms of stitching, fashion, quilting, knitting, garment making and tailoring, through to mixed media textile art. Click here for more information.

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Midlands Textile Forum Annual Symposium and Members Open Exhibition
Members of the Midlands Textile Forum should keep Saturday 14 November clear in their diaries for the MTF Annual Symposium... Click here for more information.

The Hothive Textiles guide to careers in the textile industry
If you are considering further study in textiles, currently undertaking your degree or have recently graduated, you may need a little help to guide you or to get you thinking about the career most suitable for you. This article aims to outline the many job prospects available and offer advice for potential students, current students and graduates on how to get ahead in the textile industry. Click here for more information.

The Hothive Textiles guide to careers in the textile industry

If you are considering further study in textiles, currently undertaking your degree or have recently graduated, you may need a little help to guide you or to get you thinking about the career most suitable for you. This article aims to outline the many job prospects available and offer advice for potential students, current students and graduates on how to get ahead in the textile industry.
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Batik for complete beginners
I was recently given a book on how to do batik, Start to Batik by Rosi Robinson, as I was keen to learn the technique. The book had lovely pictures and clear instructions, but everything felt a bit complex for a first experiment. At the same time I also bought a starter batik kit, which came with Procion dyes, as used in the book, wax, fixative and an applicator. It also came with instructions about how to mix the dyes but nothing on how to manage the wax. I assumed the instructions had been left out by mistake, but it turns out the pack was as complete as it was supposed to be... Click here for more information.

Batik for complete beginners

I was recently given a book on how to do batik, Start to Batik by Rosi Robinson, as I was keen to learn the technique. The book had lovely pictures and clear instructions, but everything felt a bit complex for a first experiment. At the same time I also bought a starter batik kit, which came with Procion dyes, as used in the book, wax, fixative and an applicator. It also came with instructions about how to mix the dyes but nothing on how to manage the wax. I assumed the instructions had been left out by mistake, but it turns out the pack was as complete as it was supposed to be...
Click here for more information.

A HotHive Textiles Study: What do the words Fair Trade really mean?
There has been a lot of media attention on fair trade garments recently, with many people beginning to question the origins of the clothes they are wearing. Just mention the name Primark and you’re almost guaranteed to open up a debate among your fellow companions. According to the Fairtrade Foundation website (www.fairtrade.org.uk) sales of fair trade products in the UK increased by 43% in 2008 (compared with 2007) suggesting that consumers are now listening to their conscience more then ever when it comes to choosing their clothing. HotHive Textiles decided to look further into what it actually means when we buy fair trade garments. Click here for more information.

A HotHive Textiles Study: What do the words Fair Trade really mean?

There has been a lot of media attention on fair trade garments recently, with many people beginning to question the origins of the clothes they are wearing. Just mention the name Primark and you’re almost guaranteed to open up a debate among your fellow companions. According to the Fairtrade Foundation website (www.fairtrade.org.uk) sales of fair trade products in the UK increased by 43% in 2008 (compared with 2007) suggesting that consumers are now listening to their conscience more then ever when it comes to choosing their clothing. HotHive Textiles decided to look further into what it actually means when we buy fair trade garments.
Click here for more information.

Cotton On: a conference exploring cotton from plant to process
There will be a one-day conference next month exploring the fascinating fibre of cotton and challenging participants to find the most sustainable ways forward for using it in their work. Click here for more information.

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