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Private Lessons for Sustainable Design, Fashion, Natural Fibre Material and Industrial Hemp

About:

Laura, Hemp Designer of Cultiva Kingdom, is recognised for her leading expertise in the use of hemp fabrics. As a strong environmentalist, her mission is to work with 100% biodegradable natural fibres which follow decarbonisation processes as a solution for one of the most polluting industries in the world. With experience in creating her own collection, she provides a specialist hemp fibre design and consultancy service after working with a breadth of international manufacturers. Previous projects have included the vegan barrister wig, 100% natural fibre packaging for small companies and sustainable home and textile products for Cultiva Kingdom (www.cultivakingdom.com).

Her mission now is to impact the next generation by teaching them about sustainable design and what difference their own work can make to the planet.


Current Experience:

- Graduate from Goldsmiths University in 2018 with a Design BA

- Laura has gained successful awards from GSCE and A-level in both Art and Design subjects with A-A*

- Working with students from language schools in Oxford, supervising and conducting activities with young people from all ages, 4-25 years old

- Student Ambassador at University where we would organise and carry out an outreach project around sustainability with secondary school students. This work also included going into schools and offering advise for students doing their University and Art foundation preparations with portfolios and interviews.

- 3 years of professional experience in the Design world running my own designed sustainable textile products online through my own social media channels and website. This included designing and developing products where she liaise with manufactures overseas.


Courses:

Students can gain special 1-1 tuition which can get them ready for GSCE, A-level exams/coursework and university projects.

1. Sustainable Design (Ages 13-22)
Laura has written a syllabus catered for students their knowledge in the ecological design principles, life cycle assessment, materials and their impact on the planet, and technical drawing and development for product design. The sessions includes elements of science based around climate change and the earth's natural resources. Touching on elements such as recycling, renewable energy and other environmental solutions. This project is taught as a program, which can range from 5 - 10 sessions. The program can also be offered to groups, taught at local schools as an after school club.

2. Product Design and Sustainable Fashion (Any age)
Developing and designing projects including textiles, apps, websites, products

3. Graphic Design and Art Workshops (Any age)
Including painting, drawing Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator workshops. Developing skills in the key areas looking at tone, line, shade, colour and how to transfer these skills online to create digital art.

4. Digital Marketing and Selling Online (Any age)
As an entrepreneur with experience in setting up and developing e-commerce sites, Laura has experience working with social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Youtube and Instagram.

5. Interview and Portfolio Preparation (Ages 15-20)
Offering advise and tips and for applying Art Foundation and creative University placements. This involves everything from practice interviews, portfolio improves and project advise, layout advise and UCAS support.

If you have ideas about other things you may need support with, please put them forward and we discuss that also. Laura's lessons are flexible and can be catered to suit the students needs.


Rate:

Some areas of tuition are subject to be charged at an additional cost. Materials are also not included in cost but can be sourced for students.


Working Environment:

Laura is able to work with students face-to-face home visits based in Brighton or online over a website using Zoom.

Location

At teacher's location: Brighton, UK

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General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

Laura, Hemp Designer, my company is recognised for her leading expertise in the use of hemp fabrics. As a strong environmentalist, her mission is to work with 100% biodegradable natural fibres which follow decarbonisation processes as a solution for one of the most polluting industries in the world. With experience in creating her own collection, she provides a specialist hemp fibre design and consultancy service after working with a breadth of international manufacturers. Previous projects have included the vegan barrister wig, 100% natural fibre packaging for small companies and sustainable home and textile products
Her mission now is to impact the next generation by teaching them about sustainable design and what difference their own work can make to the planet.

Education

Degree: London Goldsmiths University - BA Design

This course involved learning the theory behind Design and learning a number of difficult disciplinarys including media, film, photography, product design, textiles and model making

A-level and GSCE completed in Oxford Schools and Sixth Form College

Experience / Qualifications

- Graduate from Goldsmiths University in 2018 with a Design BA

- Laura has gained successful awards from GSCE and A-level in both Art and Design subjects with A-A*

- Working with students from language schools in Oxford, supervising and conducting activities with young people from all ages, 4-25 years old

- Student Ambassador at University where we would organise and carry out an outreach project around sustainability with secondary school students. This work also included going into schools and offering advise for students doing their University and Art foundation preparations with portfolios and interviews.

- 3 years of professional experience in the Design world running my own designed sustainable textile products online through my own social media channels and website. This included designing and developing products where she liaise with manufacturers overseas.

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