Dear Students, Parents and Guardians
Welcome to A Level Textiles at St Brendan’s Sixth Form College. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about the materials and equipment that is required for this course and the costs involved.
Textiles Studio Kit
Working with a supplier, Abacus Resources, we put have put together a specialised Textiles Kit which will provide students with materials and equipment that will last them for the duration of the course. In response to the growing popularity of screen printing on the course we have decided to include an A4 screen this year for all students to allow them to print both at home and in college more easily. A full list of the contents of the kit is listed overleaf and students will need this kit when they start the course in September. Details of how to order are given below and are also available on Textiles page of the St Brendan’s website.
Textiles Materials Fee
In addition to the studio kit we ask students to pay a studio of £50 this year to cover the cost of fabrics, inks, dyes as well as an A3 sketchbook, A1 storage folder and A1 mount card which students will need towards the second half of the first year. This payment should be paid through your wisepay account.
How to order your Studio Kit
You can order a studio kit from Abacus at £98.54 go to the abacus website – www.abacusresources.co.uk
· Login using the email address - and password STB015
· All the creative arts packs for St Brendan’s are shown on these pages. Choose the Textiles Kit and purchase giving your home address for delivery.
· Abacus welcome orders and questions by phone – 01524 730 240 and are open Mon – Fri between 8:00 and 4:30.
You can buy these items from a haberdashery shop or online, however you must begin the course with all of the items listed in the kit below and so we strongly recommend you use Abacus to ensure quality and value for money
Financial Help
Financial help for Creative Arts Kits, for new and returning students, may be available through the College’s Bursary Fund. Julie Shephard, Bursary Manager, can be contacted on the main college number and will also be in college throughout the summer break if you would like to find out if you are eligible for an award.
Yours sincerely
Joanna Woodbridge and Jennifer Hamblin