Fashion & Textiles and Design & Technology pupils from Risedale School have gained a significant edge in their coursework projects after participating in an inspiring workshop at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (QE) on Wednesday, 19th November 2025.

Twelve enthusiastic pupils attended the session, accompanied by Mrs Vizor (Teacher of Design & Technology) and Mrs Deighton (HLTA).

The hands-on session, generously provided by the QE Textiles Department, focused on developing crucial print and pattern skills, with a specific emphasis on designing and screen-printing fabric. This unique experience allowed Risedale pupils to create personalised, high-quality textiles that can be directly incorporated into their most important project: the Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) coursework.

Mrs Vizor highlighted the workshop’s academic impact: "The sheer level of hands-on design and technical skill the pupils gained in a single day, particularly mastering the screen-printing process and using Adobe Photoshop for their patterns, is transformative. These aren't just fun activities; this is direct, high-quality evidence they can incorporate into their vital NEA coursework right now.”

The NEA makes up a major component of the pupils' final grades, requiring them to undertake a substantial, independent design and make project. By securing this hands-on learning opportunity, Risedale is ensuring its pupils have access to resources and expertise that will directly elevate their portfolios and final prototypes.

Mrs Vizor added, “The pupils had the most amazing day! They showed incredible maturity throughout the session, were so enthusiastic, and were a real credit to Risedale. This special opportunity to experience Further Education has truly inspired their creative futures, and we are incredibly grateful to the QE Textiles Department for what we hope will be a continued creative collaboration!"

On Instagram, QE Art Department said, “What an absolutely lovely day spent with Textiles and DT students from @risedalefamily helping them with the coursework projects. We did all things print and pattern, both by hand and in Adobe Photoshop. So impressed with the work produced and the loveliest group of students! Well done, everyone. Hope to see you again next year! 💜”

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