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Textile Education


Why Teaching Textiles Today Matters
Teaching textiles today is often overlooked or undervalued in many educational settings. I believe this needs to change. Textile education is not just about sewing or knitting; it’s a vibrant, creative, and essential subject that connects design, technology, sustainability, and culture.

Colleen Lea
Jan 54 min read


Why We Need to Teach Textiles in Schools: Is It Just as Important as Maths, English, and Science?
In today’s increasingly fast-paced and tech-driven world, education often zeroes in on core subjects like maths, English, and science. While these subjects hold undeniable importance, we must ask ourselves: what about textiles? Teaching textiles in schools is not just about sewing; it encompasses creativity, sustainability, cultural understanding, and more. This blog post explores why textiles education deserves a spot in the curriculum alongside traditional subjects. Why Tea

Colleen Lea
Nov 10, 20254 min read
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