Curriculum subjects
Art and design, technology, textiles
Summary
Meet Jonathan Williamson, Machinist and Alison Hilton (AKA Betty), Refurb and Cutting Manager at Costumes with Character. They're part of a team creating bespoke character costumes for some of the world's most recognisable brand mascots, then producing and shipping them globally for their clients.
Find out more about Costumes with Character.
Ice-breaker questions
- What area of the fashion and textiles industry did Alison's cousin try to encourage her to get involved with and why didn't she pursue that career?
- What are the differences between designing and creating a character costume to mainstream fashion design?
- Why does Jonathan believe fashion is about communication and storytelling? Do you agree?
Lesson plan
Explore our 60 minute lesson plan with activities suitable for years 7 - 13 that introduces learners to the skills required to work in fashion and textiles, featuring a West End costume designer talking learners through her career, job role and the various tasks. Created by the Textile Skills Centre for Discover Creative Careers.
Want to know more?
Our partners at UKFT represents the entire fashion and textile supply chain, from spinning, weaving and knitting, right through to the catwalk.
Their UKFT Futures website promotes careers, provides information and stats on the industry, features job profiles and information about career pathways including apprenticeships and much more.
