Let’s take a look at all things Fashion & Textiles at Shrewsbury Colleges Group! We interviewed two best friends, Molly Johnson and Pippa Geyton, who met here when they started our Vocational Fashion and Textiles course.
Watch the full interview below to hear all about Molly and Pippa journey from strangers to fashion besties at Shrewsbury Colleges Group.
Elsa Van Der Horst and Anya Gutierrez also found friendship on the course, here they are modelling their final pieces!
"My final garments are inspired by my childhood memories. I’ve printed photos of me and my family when I was younger onto fabric to make a long sleeve mesh top and an asymmetrical skirt." - Elsa Van Der Horst
Here’s what Charlie Anderson had to say about his time at Shrewsbury Colleges Group:
What have you studied?
Fashion Design and Textiles.
What has been your favourite part of the course?
My favourite part of the course has been making my final pieces.
What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learnt at College?
The most valuable lesson I learnt at SCG is it's ok to ask for help.
What are your next steps?
My next steps are to go to university.
What are your aspirations for the future?
My aspirations for the future are to have my own business in fashion.
Can you tell us about your final piece?
My final collection is based on what people wear at music events and gigs. I designed the screen printed shirt pictured below!
Charlie
You can see Molly, Pippa, Charlie, Elsa, and Anya's work on display at The Show this Saturday 14 June, 11:00am – 2:00pm or Tuesday 17 June 3:30pm – 5:30pm. Tickets can be booked here.
If you’d like to follow in their footsteps but you’re not sure how, explore our Fashion and Textiles courses below, we have something to suit all learning styles!
Level 2 NCFE Certificate in Creative Craft - Dressmaking
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion and Textiles
If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring our Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email
We also have a range of part time art courses open to all ages!
Level 2 NCFE Certificate in Creative Craft - Art & Design
Life Drawing: Painting the figure
Sculpting the human figure in clay from a life model
If you have any questions, you can contact Part-time Admissions at 01743 653333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our advice events, ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333, use our live chat facility, or email