REIKO SUDO - NUNO CORPORATION Wonderful talk by Reiko Sudo at the Glasgow School of Art last week as part of the Futurescan 3 Conference. Inspirational stuff ! This piece shows a new woven fabric that has been developed, which when wet allows the fabric to be folded like origami, reducing the need to produce heat set pieces.

A selection of final year graduate work from 2015 Creative Show and New Designers London. Lauren Kelly graduated with a first class honours degree and was awarded the Manchester Craft and Design Centre Award, showcasing her work in September. Lauren also gained a position with Edinburgh Weavers international printed furnishings company after graduation.

A fanastic time visiting Standfast and Barracks Printers in Lancaster last week with current third year students. Standfast print for companies including Libertys of London amongst others.

Back again !!!

At last we have relaunched the use of the textile surface design blogspot to bring you the latest news and events from the world of undergraduate designers at the University of Bolton - there is lots happening so watch this space !!! Katie Bamford digitally printed & non woven textile bag with embellishments. Join us at the BRITISH CRAFT TRADE FAIR from 7th - 9th April at the Great Yorkshire Showground Harrogate www.bctf.co.uk

British Craft Trade Fair - 2013

Introducing Sew Contemporary Undergraduate students from level 2 are busy getting ready for their first trade fair event and we are so excited with the range of products available ! The group have called themselves Sew Contemporary and are busy building a website too. Images - Lisa Cowen hand dyed and appliqued lace tablecloths, Sarah Earl digitally printed scarves from original hand painted artwork, Ayesha Corcoran appliqued 'Ahoy' cushion, Rebecca Hall printed tea towels, Clare Bardsley 70's retro inspired printed apron. More to follow !

New Designers & Degree Show 2011

Students have had a huge success at New Designers this year, including interest from Mama's and Papa's , George at Asda, Hallmark Cards and many more interested design studio / press interest.
Nine graduating students displayed a selection of their degree show work - Ashley Rae, Jamie Bentley, Sammy Kenny, Leanne Greenwood, Amy Bowness, Nazreen Matadar, Melanie Brown, Michelle Cairns and Christina Pelle. Further details to follow

Blogsite Development

This blog site has been set up as a trial run for students to view newsworthy items and for our external links to see what is happening at the University of Bolton in the area of Textile/Surface Design.

Students are also developing their own blogspots which we will provide links to - they are undertaking this as part of Professional Practice and to support their final major project. We will also review gallery and exhibitions visits, websites and links which are relevant to personal research as well as posting interesting notes and articles, and most importantly images of work in progress etc.

What do you think????