A huge well done to all the very creative students at Robert Gordon University Gray’s School of Art Aberdeen who participated in the 2022 Aberdeen Tailors Incorporation Awards.
A special well done to the winner Poppy McGrath and runner up Grace Angus for their stunning pieces which are pictured on the mannequins. …
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A senior lecturer from Robert Gordon University has become the first female member to be admitted to the prestigious Aberdeen Tailors Incorporation.
Design Researcher and Senior Lecturer, Josie Steed, from Gray’s School of Art was sworn into The Aberdeen Tailor’s Incorporation at a special ceremony at Trinity Hall, Holburn Street, on Wednesday 2 March, as a new craft member and becomes the first female member in the Trade’s history. …
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Talented fashion and textile students from RGU Gray’s School of Art have been recognised at the ‘Professional Development Award Scheme’, organised by a branch of the historical Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen.
The organisation, which was founded in 1587, includes The Tailors Incorporation which introduced the award last year following on from the Weaver Incorporation, which has had a similar award for its trade since 1987.
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The annual bowling competition of the Incorporated Trades was held on Wednesday 15th August 2018 at Summerhill Bowling club.
The evening commenced with tea and the bowling followed. The competition was an inter Trade round robin tournament which was won by the Tailors Incorporation, pictured right with the Gorrod Trophy.
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3rd April 2018
At the Aberdeen Tailors Incorporation annual dinner and dance at the beginning of December 2017 a prize draw was held and members chose to donate the proceeds to Grampian Deaf Children’s Society (GDCS).
GDCS is a local registered charity, affiliated to NDCS, who provide information, support and advice on all aspects of childhood deafness to the families of deaf children.
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The Aberdeen Tailors Incorporation held their Annual Election of Office Bearers at Trinity Hall.
The newly elected Officers for the following year 2017/2018 are:
Aberdeen Tailors’ Incorporation
Professional Development Award Scheme
Introduction and Background
The Aberdeen Tailors’ Incorporation has always had a strong affiliation and connection with the City of Aberdeen including Church, Town Council, Universities (RGU and Aberdeen) and local Charities. In June 2016, it was agreed that we look to further fostering the relationship we enjoy with RGU through the introduction of a Professional Development Award (PDA) Scheme.
We were aware that the Weaver Incorporation had a long standing award scheme in place with RGU and upon discussion with Ex Deacon Convener Graeme Nicol of the Weaver Incorporation (who is a key member of the review committee of their successful scheme) along with Late Deacon Ian Webster and Deacon Mike Morrice of the Aberdeen Tailors’ Incorporation it became evident that there was a unique opportunity for the Aberdeen Tailors’ Incorporation to introduce an award scheme that would be complimentary to the existing Weavers Scheme.
As a result of these talks, we were then introduced to Josie Steed, Gray’s School of Art, RGU Course Leader for Fashion & Textile Design and, through engagement and collaboration, productive discussions ensued which led to the PDA Scheme being drafted, developed and finally agreed between both parties in December 2016. Below is an outline of the PDA Scheme:-
Entry Criteria and Conditions
The Aberdeen Tailors’ Incorporation invites applications from 3rd and 4th year students at Gray’s School of Art studying BA(Hons) Fashion & Textile Design which may include the following disciplines:-
The Incorporation shall award a certificate and monetary prize to the student deemed to have met the standard required for this award. A runner-up certificate and award may also be presented. All tutors and students will be invited to attend a presentation of the award(s) at Trinity Hall at the end of the “Professional Development Award” scheme programme. The final submissions we receive will have been selected by the Course Leader(s) at Gray’s School of Art. The maximum number of submissions we will consider shall be twelve (12).
Students would work on their submissions in Semester 1 (end September 2017 to mid December 2017), ready for submission by mid January 2018 with the awards event being held in April 2018.
Our assessment of each submission will be judged in two (2) parts:-
Part 1
The first part shall consist of a written submission to a maximum of 500 words, describing the design concept, and what further developments and proposed applications are being considered for the end use of the design.
A brief description of how the award will be used to further enhance the student’s studies through travel for a study trip, attendance at a specialist course or the purchase of fabric / specialist materials or equipment for the development of his or her stitch work / future studies and presentation of his or her portfolio.
The staff of the BA (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design will select up to the best twelve (12) candidates on the basis of the written submissions and portfolios. These twelve (12) candidates will progress to give a presentation (up to 15 min duration) to three (3) members of the Aberdeen Tailors’ Incorporation and the Course Director, Fashion & Textile Design. The candidates may receive some questions.
Copies of the written submissions and the candidate’s portfolios are required which must include the student’s name and year of study.
Part 2
The written part must be supported by a professionally presented portfolio of work based with a “presentation” board including illustration, specification (technical) drawing and working examples of toile / muslin, stitch work detail and materials used, etc and any appropriate outcomes.
The work presented will be assessed on the level of technical and creative skills achieved in sample construction and for the overall quality of the work presented in the portfolio. All items in the portfolio must show the student’s name and year of study.
Awards
The Incorporation shall award a certificate and monetary prize to the student deemed to have met the standard required for this award.
A runner-up certificate and monetary prize may also be presented if deemed appropriate.
Discretionary awards of materials / equipment may also be considered.
Desired Outcome
We are extremely optimistic that the relationship between The Aberdeen Tailors’ Incorporation and RGU will be further enhanced and be mutually beneficial through the introduction of the PDA Scheme. We are keen to support these young students – build their confidence, recognise and reward their talents and to assist them in their future careers.
Aberdeen Tailors’ Incorporation, part of the Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen, have donated monies towards UCAN. UCAN are a local charity that was launched 10 years ago and they do fantastic work in raising awareness and for providing Urological care for patients and families right here in the North East of Scotland.
The monies were raised at the Aberdeen Tailors’ Incorporation Annual Dinner Dance.
The Tailors’ decided that the monies raised should go to a local worthy cause and UCAN was their unanimous choice.
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The Aberdeen Tailors Incorporation held their Annual Election of Office Bearers at Trinity Hall.
The re-elected Officers for the following year are:
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