Updated: Dec 30, 2021
Here at C4F we are all about community, our new monthly feature provides the opportunity to showcase and celebrate your creative achievements!
We are so excited to introduce Isabelle Pennington-Edmead as our learner in the C4F spotlight this month.
Isabelle is a recent masters graduate in textiles for fashion design is currently in training for the responsible luxury training programme with The Prince’s Foundation and YOOX NET-A-PORTER.
Driven by creating with sustainability and ethics in mind, Isabelle has a passion for print design which is often inspired by personal memories and history. Isabelle originally came to us after winning a C4F mentorship package from the Midlands Fashion Awards; as the 'Emerging Designer of the Year' she was eager to improve her digital portfolio.
Working with our fashion expert Erica, Isabelle learnt a variety of tuition topics with a focus on garment drawing and print design. Learning how to easily create repeats from hand painted artwork, export essential pattern tiles for production and navigate the pattern-make tool in Adobe Illustrator.
See a snippet of their session here >>>
"These sessions have really helped me to perfect my portfolio skills and make my portfolio a higher standard digitally." Isabelle Pennington Edmead
Isabelle's works has been showcased at multiple fashion weeks within the UK, her use of fashion as a medium to highlight political and socio-economic issue has resulted in a collection of stunning and thought-provoking designs.
Would you like to be our next Learner Spotlight?
We will share your story and portfolio on our platforms; providing an opportunity to showcase your achievements!
If you are interested, fill out this form and expect to hear from us soon!