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The Prince's Foundation, which was founded by the King, has partnered with French luxury fashion house Chanel to launch an intensive embroidery program for budding designers. Recent university graduates will be able to enroll in the 24-week course, known as the Arts and Crafts Education Programme, which will take place at King's Highgrove home in Gloucestershire. Six students are selected each year and awarded scholarships to cover their living expenses.
They benefit from the advice of tutors who generally work from the le19M center in Paris, which houses workshops and a gallery space, alongside the creative directors of other luxury fashion brands such as Lesage, Atelier Montex and Lemarie.
The program started at the end of January and focuses on the development of creative practice, skills and refinement.
Emily Cherrington, director of Prince's Foundation, said the charity hopes the course will "equip students with a wide range of creative and practical skills."
"Building on Prince's Foundation's excellence in education and training in fashion and textiles, this partnership with the world's industry leader, Chanel, is incredibly exciting for everyone associated with our charity," he said.
“We hope that by combining our passion for sustainability and craftsmanship with the culture and experience of Chanel and 19M, we will equip students with a wide range of creative and practical skills, geared towards high-level workshop practice.
Bruno Pavlovsky, Chairman of Chanel SAS and le19M, added: “We are delighted to be working with the Fondation du Prince on this exciting educational partnership.
“Our longstanding vision is to nurture and develop the specialized skills of the Métiers d'art to recruit, train and pass on their knowledge to the next generation.
“Initiatives like this program are a way of highlighting the current relevance of these traditional professions, ensuring that they have a rightful place in the creation of tomorrow.
“It also reaffirms our commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability.”
Prince Foundation Education Center director Daniel McAuliffe said the course will include lectures, presentations and critiques.
“The scholarship will focus on hand embroidery and beadwork skills, providing students with access to a study space, expert tuition, and materials,” she said.
“Throughout the program, students have the opportunity to expand their creative process and presentation skills through lectures, presentations, and critiques of in-depth studies.
“Six students will be selected each year and will receive scholarships to contribute to the cost of living.
"This hands-on learning encourages creativity, builds confidence in skills, and prepares young graduates to become the embroiderers of the future."
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