Work Experience

Address: Lineside Industrial Estate, Littlehampton, West Sussex

Fledgling, quirky craft kit design company looking for a crafty intern to help turn ideas into products. The intern will gain first hand knowledge and experience of the entire prodct development marketing and supply chain of turning design ideas into actual products on the shelf. We design quirky cool craft kits for both adults and children and are looking for someone to work on the craft projects, make up samples, create tutorials, write instructions, photograph samples and catalogue and record all samples and materials. The ideal intern will be highly organized as they will generally be organizing and pulling together all design elements. You MUST be crafty and you must be able to hand sew and knit other crafts skills would be an advantage. The internship is for 6 months to 1 year and an allowance for travel expenses will be provided. You must also be able to use a PC and and Mac and have experience of creative suite (4). Expenses allowance will be paid

Contact: Mrs Broadhurst at Tai@thehandcrafters workshop.com

Address: Studio E4 Cockpit Arts, Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, London WC1N 2NP

We have the opportunity for a machine knitter to join our designer brand in London, working full-time. There is an initial paid trial period. You must have experience in technical development for design, shape and stitch structure, knitting and finishing of high quality knitwear. Your range of expertise must include use of double bed Brother standard and chucky domestic knitting machine, knowledge of fully fashioned knitwear, a variety of knitting techniques such as intarsia, jacquard, plaiting and use of linking machine. You must be a dedicated, enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated person capable of working as part of a team.

Contact: For more information Please contact Indu on 07904 206879 or indu@design-hub.org

Address: The Old Coachhouse, Upper Linney, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1EF

Alison is a handweaver in linen, producing towels and tabel linens. She is looking for somebody who can assist with her work, or individuals who would like guidance with their own weaving projects. Alison is offering anything from one-day placements to discuss weaving problems and receive some mentoring, to one-week work experience working closely with her. Work experience placements are available from September to May.

Contact: For more information please ring Alison on 01584 873800

Address: Based in London but with some travelling in the local area.

Placements for 3 months available all year round in fashion styling, beauty or journalism. The placement involves assisiting editors with research, street-style fashion reports, assist stylist at photoshoots, sample appointments and regular communication with press for content.

Contact: For more information or to apply please contact Charlene Campbell on 07910 540311 or at charlene@annazbell.com. Or Marie Proctor on 07983 336720 or at marie@annazbell.com

Address: Kelmscott House, 26 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, London W6 9TA

A creative person is required to demonstrate aspects of textile designing or production to members of the public at The William Morris Society's museum. Any method is considered, though they are particularly keen to work with someone who is inspired by Morris's work, such as weaving, dyeing, tapestry making and embroidery. This is a wonderful opportunity to publicise your work to the visiting public. This is a voluntary position available all year round.

Contact: For further information please call Helen Elletson on 020 8741 3735 or email william.morris@care4free.net

Address: Kelmscott House, 26 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, London W6 9TA

The William Morris Society require a designer on a voluntary basis to create a pattern based on Morris's original textiles which can be adapted to form the basis of their educational projects with schools. The new design will be utilised by primary school children to make into a lino print for textile printing. This is a part time position available all year round.

Contact: For further information please call Helen Elletson on 020 8741 3735 or email william.morris@care4free.net

Address: c/o Town Hall Centre, Market Place, Braintree CM7 3YG

The Warner Textile Archive are able to offer work experience or volunteer work in their store, which houses the Warner collection. Work will be varied and include helping the Archivist on any current projects, cataloguing designs, assisting clients, research and general assistance.

Contact: If you would like to discuss this opportunity please call Pauline Doubtfire on 01376 557741 or email pauline.doubtfire@braintree.gov.uk

Address: 13 Market Street, Abbotsbury, Dorset DT3 4JR

I have a gallery behind my house showing my pictures and locally designed jewellery, as well as a studio from where i run regular feltmaking workshops. The work experience would involve felting pictures I have designed, making demonstration samples for my teaching, helping with the gallery and general office admin. Placements would be for 3-4 days or possibly a week and are available all year round.

Contact: If you are interested please contact Mary-Clare on 01305 871561 or email mary-clare.buckle@1-art-1.com

Address: The Millhouse, Bonnington Mill, 72 New Haven Road, Edinburgh EH6 5QG

Utterly Bespoke work as an Umbrella Company encompassing Fashion Designers and Soft Furnishers who have skill and expertise. Young graduates and Trainee Assistants glean experience in the Design and Construction workshop, working directly to produce Bespoke Garments, Accessories and Soft Furnishings.

Contact: If you would like to take work experience at Utterly Bespoke please contact Caroline Scott at mycatjonah@yahoo.com

Address: 116 Oxo Tower, Bargehouse Street, London SE1 9PH

Salt are looking for weavers to work as outworkers to reproduce existing designs in short runs. All structures and designs are fairly straightforward but you will still enjoy the variety of working with different materials and projects. We welcome skilled weavers who wish to work on a permanent, temporary or occasional basis. All we ask for in return is commitment to quality and time management.

Contact: If you are interested in applying please email your CV to June at enquiries@salt-uk.com

Address: 1st Floor, 91-93 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HZ

Project Management Intern: For 3 months at least, starting as soon as possible. To work on a major Fair Trade campaign & communications reporting to the Managing Director. You must have a proven interest in Fair Trade, strong writing skills and a flair for organization and you are probably a recent graduate.

Contact: If you are interested please email deborah.isaacs@peopletree.co.uk with CV and a short letter about why you would like to come to People Tree on work experience/as an intern.

Address: 1st Floor, 91-93 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HZ

Design Intern: For 6 months, by working with our design team you will learn how to design and develop products for Fair Trade suppliers. Open to fashion/textile design students and recent graduates.

Contact: If you are interested please email deborah.isaacs@peopletree.co.uk with CV and a short letter about why you would like to come to People Tree on work experience/as an intern.

Address: 1st Floor, 91-93 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HZ

PR intern: For at least 2 months, starting as soon as possible, to help with the launch of our new collection this autumn with our PR Team. A proven interest in Fair Trade and demonstrable skills in writing and organising events needed.

Contact: If you are interested please email deborah.isaacs@peopletree.co.uk with CV and a short letter about why you would like to come to People Tree on work experience/as an intern

Address: 4 Booker Street, Roath, Cardiff CF24 1QN

Work experience placements available during the summer, 3 days per week. Laura is a freelance designer for the home furnishings industry and also takes textile art projects for galleries. Laura is looking for students experienced and confident preparing warps to thread up on a 24 shaft AVL loom. Students will also help out with other general studio and admin jobs.

Contact: For more information please call Laura on 029 2047 3043 or email lm.thomas@virgin.net

Address: 7 Victoria Wharf Tower, 2 Palmers Road, London E2 0SX

Available all year round, but mid July-mid October are best periods Nitin Goyal are a specialised young company with various textile products catering for the high-end and luxury market. Placement involves all round studio assistant work, including phone calls, packing, admin work, etc.

Contact: For more information contact Nitin Goyal on 020 8980 4400 or nitin@nitingoyal.com