Emtex Latest News http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog Emtex Lastest News Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:15:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en KTL DELIVERING Skillfast UK Women & Work Sector Pathways Programme http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=556 http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=556#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:39:20 +0000 kelly http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=556 Women and Work Programme
The Women and Work programme is a government funded scheme aimed at women employed in the fashion and textile sector.  The main aim of the programme is to give women new skills so they can progress in their career and achieve more for themselves and their employers.
KTL are a Key Partner and work closely with Skillfast UK to ensure this programme is available to all employers within the sector.

NEW
Training for Clothing/Textile Distributors
Today’s retailers demand no-error distribution, so maintaining quality is vital to protect your retail relationships and avoid costly fines.
Now there’s a training programme to help “Distribution Services for the Textile Industry (DSTI)”
It is a comprehensive skills programme for your warehousing and distribution employees.
Link to Brochure Here

]]> http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=556 EMTEX / Designer Forum Membership http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=553 http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=553#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:32:42 +0000 kelly http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=553 EMTEX and the Designer Forum are a membership driven organisation that supports textile and clothing designers, agents, manufacturers, technical textiles companies, suppliers, retailers, students and academic staff, etc throughout the UK.
For more information please visit:
EMTEX Limited - www.emtex.org.uk Membership forms and rates are listed under the membership tab and start from £50 + VAT for freelancers and start at £100 + VAT for company membership. Forms can be downloaded from the EMTEX or Designer Forum websites.
Designer Forum - www.design-online.net [click Designer Forum – Membership]

Services and Deals
In brief, EMTEX offer a wide range of services and deals, available via a membership subscription:
Telephone enquiries and assistance
Guidance on financial / production matters
Employment law guidance
Health and safety guidance
Legal advice
Sourcing (from a large database of textile companies, inc. CMT units, manufacturers, printers, embroiderers, technical textile companies, etc). Chargeable for freelance members, free to company members.
Chargeable top level mentoring.
Database of retail buyers / contacts. Chargeable for freelance members, free to company members.
One hardcopy membership list per year of all EMTEX members (available upon request). Details include company name, address, tel, fax and website (where available)
Designer Forum membership - Holds the most comprehensive design trend library within the UK  -  trend library  publications: Nelly Rodi, Peclers, Trend Bible and Mudpie and Stylesight online trends
Access to the Designer Forum Freelance Design / Pattern Cutter / Grader / Agent directories.
Recruitment - For design, sales and technical staff. Cost £150 + VAT. Goes out via constant contact to over 6,000 contacts and advert will be placed on the Designer Forum website
Recruitment - For factory workers, warehouse staff and unskilled office workers. Low cost adverts from £10 + VAT - £40 + VAT
Events and training courses

RAC discount - 25% off
Handepay deal
10% Sage discount with Solutions for Accounting
Low cost adverts within the EMTEX ENEWS - Goes out to 6,000 + textile contacts. £65 + VAT for non-members and £25 + VAT for members.
Along with many more

For more information about membership please contact Paula King on Tel: 0115 9115338 or email: paula@emtex.org.uk

]]> http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=553 Inspirational Window Displays throughout July http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=550 http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=550#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:16:39 +0000 kelly http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=550 Throughout the month of July, in conjunction with Trend Bible, we will be displaying pieces of furniture and textiles from new and up and coming designers in our window on Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham. Each week will have a different theme such as Twisted Teashop or A Very British Seaside. As well as promoting new talent, it will be a great source of inspiration for designers and buyers alike.

]]> http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=550 Recruitment: Find or advertise jobs http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=547 http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=547#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:15:26 +0000 kelly http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=547 Specialising in graduate recruitment and design positions (at all levels) the Designer Forum offers a simple and effective recruitment service for retailers, designers, brand labels and manufacturers, etc throughout the UK. Cost £150 + VAT. The advert reaches over 7,000 clothing and textile contacts and the advert will be placed on the Designer Forum website.

For more details please contact Alison Marshall on Tel: 0115 9115339 or email: alison@design-online.net

]]> http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=547 NEW DATES FOR PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR TRAINING! http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=544 http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=544#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:13:19 +0000 kelly http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=544 We have some new dates available for our Freelance and Student CAD training days. We have 4 more dates planned in, with a possibility for more if needed.
July 13th 2009 – Photoshop Intermediate Level
July 14th 2009 – Illustrator Intermediate Level
August 10th 2009 – Photoshop Beginner Level
August 11th 2009 – Illustrator Beginner Level
Each will be held at our training partner’s offices in Leicestershire from 9.30 – 4.30 with lunch provided. There will be a maximum of 3 people per session.
Prices:
Freelancers - £300 +VAT
Students - £225 +VAT
£50 discount available if you book 2 sessions.
Our company bespoke days are still available for £595 + VAT
For more detailed information please see our website www.design-online.net or contact Natalie or Alison on 0115 9115339 to book a place or email Alison Marshall: alison@design-online.net

]]> http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=544 Nottingham City Centre Seminar Suite for Hire http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=541 http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=541#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:11:04 +0000 kelly http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=541 EMTEX / Designer Forum have a seminar suite for hire in the centre of Nottingham. This facility has seating for 50 people theatre style and options of workshop, board room or informal layouts.
Prices -
£150 + VAT - half day
£300 + VAT - whole day
Contact Alison or Natalie on 0115 9115339 for more details or email Alison Marshall: alison@design-online.net

]]> http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=541 Designer Forum Business Space Studios Available for rent http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=538 http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=538#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:09:45 +0000 kelly http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=538 We currently have 4 available studios to rent: -
Unit I – 28.408sqm - £ 231 + VAT
Unit J – 17.83sqm - £145 + VAT
Unit L – 26.44sqm - £231 + VAT
Unit N – 36.57sqm - £ 292 + VAT
For more details, contact Alison Marshall on 0115 9115339 or email alison@design-online.net

]]> http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=538 Wednesday 23rd September – Peclers Paris Trend Event for Womenswear http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=535 http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=535#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:06:17 +0000 kelly http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=535 The Designer Forum has stocked Peclers Paris books for many years and they’ve always been an invaluable resource to our members. Their expertise is based on 30 years’ experience in style, design and analysing the evolution of society.
This Womenswear Presentation will be a thorough overview of the A/W 10-11 season and will cover; the 4 key stories, colour, fabrics, key items and details.
It’s a really comprehensive look at the season, with something to suit all levels of the market.
Members - £60 (+VAT)
Non Members - £110 (+VAT)
Students - £20 (no VAT)
The event is being held at the Designer Forum Studio from 2pm – 3.30pm
To book phone 0115 9115339 or email Alison Marshall: alison@design-online.net

]]> http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=535 Thursday 10th September – JLD Intl intimates and sleepwear trend event http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=531 http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=531#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:03:48 +0000 kelly http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=531 The JLD studio has over 35 years’ experience in the intimates industry, consulting on trend, product development, and design. The Lingerie Workbox is a new trend service specially targeted towards the intimates and sleepwear market. It is developed by lingerie trend and fabric experts and designed to answer the need for creative inspiration, not simply to report on trends. Jessica Lawrence will be giving an A/W 10-11 power point presentation covering: key colours, key trends, key drivers in fabric, shape and inspirations, macro trends and a S/S 11 taster.

For more details tel: 0115 9115339 or email alison@design-online.net

]]> http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=531 Friday 24th July - Mix (Global Colour Research) Trend Event for colours http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=528 http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=528#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:52:47 +0000 kelly http://www.emtex.org.uk/blog/?p=528 Global Colour Research is a London based design trend studio with a passion for colour. It was formed to guide professionals in the use of trends and how colour can be implemented to create successful products. Mix Future Interiors, now known as Mix, is their magazine for colour and trends. Mix Fabrics Editor Justine Fox will be providing an inspirational power point presentation based on the season’s trends.
Members - £60 (+VAT)
Non Members - £110 (+VAT)
Students - £20 (no VAT)
The event is being held at the Designer Forum Studio from 2pm – 3.30pm
To book phone 0115 9115339 or email Alison Marshall: alison@design-online.net

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