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Fashion students embrace the world with trendy Olympics jacket
Posted 23rd January 2012
Hackney Community College’s ESOL Fashion students gave a different meaning to global warming when they created a snug jacket using flags of some of the participating countries in this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The dynamic patchwork piece was unveiled and modelled by students across the campus last week.
Principal Ian Ashman said: “The students’ work is visually stunning and of great quality. It is a fantastic example of the wide range of students benefiting from London 2012.”
In addition to learning new sewing techniques, the students picked up new foreign language skills too.
This project is part of a wider venture to produce artwork for the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG) to showcase in various Olympic training venues.
Around 60 Art & Design, Media and Fashion students at HCC are involved in creating individual video installations, textiles and artwork – all of which will be presented for exhibition.
All the work is based around the Olympic and Paralympic values of Excellence, Respect, Courage, Inspiration, Friendship, Equality and Determination.
Paulene Carr, Head of Art, Media and Fashion at HCC said: ‘I am really excited and thrilled that we have been given this opportunity to be part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Both students and staff are inspired and motivated by this opportunity to contribute to what will be a longstanding legacy to the local community. We hope 2012 is not just a number or a year, but will be a constant reminder of success not only for Stratford and London, but for the United Kingdom; let people talk of 2012 for many years to come.”
To check out the students’ creative journey click here
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