Nail students showcase sustainability themed competition creations
By Guest Writer | 22 July 2020 | Feature, Tech Talk, Training
Sarah Brenton-Sara, lecturer in Level 2 & 3 Nail Services & Beauty Therapy at Truro & Penwith College, reveals how her students have been learning & developing their skills during lockdown…
It has been a turbulent year for the nail industry, however my part-time nail students have excellent throughout lockdown and created some amazing nails for a competition online.
The theme was sustainability, and the students came up with such creative ideas.
Sophie Lumley feels strongly about the animals so created icebergs and how they are affected in the environment, her polar bears were so realistic.
Sophie Lumley
Natalie Kellow used her daughter as her model and created a beach theme with a treasure trunk to hold the moodboard ideas. She spent many nights making this masterpiece.
Natalie Kellow
Katie Weeks developed nail art into miniature items from the garden and made a bird feeder with a bird eating from it. There was great attention to detail in this design.
Katie Weeks
Katie Weeks
Katie Butler crafted items of recycled clothing from acrylic and gel and she will be taking part in the WorldSkills regional heats.
Katie Butler
Katie Butler
Beekeeping won third place and was created by Aimee White, who made miniature bees from acrylic and gel, and the tiniest honey pot made with great attention to detail.
Aimee White
Leanne Tegg created her version of ‘Mother Earth’ she dressed her daughter in a handmade costume and made a basket out of twigs. The photo shoot was done mindful of the lockdown, in a field which created a brilliant background for her them. Leanne placed second in the competition.
Leanne Tegg
First place was awarded to Amy Osborne for her adaption of old furniture, books and crockery as she believes that recycling is the way forward. Amy showcased her nail creation via video and it revealed how she had used furniture to play as her moodboard which was so effective.
Support is ongoing for the students, as well as previous students who I still keep in touch with in order to help them with their nail business. I am available to them for additional demonstrations and answering of questions they may have.
Lockdown has adapted our teaching techniques and we have worked well remotely. What’s more, the students have access to training online as and when they need it via our platforms. We’re also doing regular quizzes to keep students engaged.
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