Prize
Details
The prizes below were presented
by Lesage on the night. Click here
to view the Prize Giving Night in Pictures
The Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery
now in its fifth year is an international hand embroidery competition
open to all students of embroidery in fashion and textiles that
are still in education. This prestigious award has a first prize
for 2006 of £5000
(US$9,000.00), along with the opportunity to take up work experience,
courses and tours from the competition’s sponsors; The Royal
School of Needlework, The London College of Fashion, The Victoria
& Albert Museum, The Embroiderers Guild, ‘Embroidery’
magazine, and the bridal wear designer Marion Thomas, all whose
calibre reflects the quality of the competition.
The aim of the competition is to
promote the use of hand embroidered surface embellishment within
the fashion industry. In doing so, it is hoped that contemporary
design and fresh approaches can be matched up with the high quality
and expertise expected of fashion and couture houses.
The brief is written by the London
College of Fashion. Entrants are required to present designs and
samples of hand embroidery for clothing. It seeks original and
creative ideas, innovative design and use of materials.
The finished product must be both
practical and commercially viable. The work must be made by hand
(this includes hand guided machine but not computer aided machine).
The winner of this prestigious prize will receive:
First
Prize
£5000
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Entry displayed at The Victoria and Albert Museum.
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One week course at the Hand & Lock workrooms in central
London.
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One day course at The Royal School of Needlework.
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Champagne reception and Prize Giving in London with the sponsors,
and dinner with the Board of Hand & Lock.
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Commemorative framed hand embroidered plaque produced by Hand
& Lock's skilled craftsmen.
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The winning entry used on posters to promote Hand & Lock
Prize for embroidery 2006.
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The winning entry used on all press releases.
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Dedicated page on the Hand & Lock website, with a biography.
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Representation by Hand & Lock throughout the year.
Second Runner up prize
£500
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Champagne reception and Prize Giving in London with the sponsors,
and dinner with the Board of Hand & Lock.
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Commemorative framed hand embroidered plaque produced by Hand
& Lock's skilled craftsmen.
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Entry used on posters to promote Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery
2006.
Third Runner up prize
£250
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Champagne reception and Prize Giving in London with the sponsors,
and dinner with the Board of Hand & Lock.
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Commemorative framed hand embroidered plaque produced by Hand
& Lock's skilled craftsmen.
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Entry used on posters to promote Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery
2006.
All
prize winners and second stage students will have a lifetime
representation of their entry on www.handembroidery.com
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