Islington Council creates workspace for fashion talent
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The Islington Council and fashion co-operative Fashion-Enter have created an affordable and open workspace for local fashion talent called the FC Designer Workspace in Finsbury Park, London.
The workspace provides exhibitions, mentoring/masterclasses from industry professionals, training spaces and workshops. Additionally, the workspace includes an in-house photography studio, industry-grade equipment and sewing machines.
The space was created so that local design-makers could network with one another and for communities to have the ability to create their own successes.
Designer-maker Mary Obaseki said in a statement: “I design and handcraft high-quality, unique animal and bird masks. Having an affordable and truly local workspace will be hugely beneficial for my business and with the support of Fashion-Enter and Islington Council, the sky’s the limit.”
Islington's councillor executive member for inclusive economy and jobs, Asima Shaikh, added: “I’m thrilled to open the FC Designer Workspace, which really is the beating heart of collaboration, a ‘golden opportunity’ space where community talent and industry expertise can combine and produce amazing results – top-quality products from residents who have realised their potential and built bright business futures."
The project was funded by the council and the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund.
Photo credit: Islington Council