Weaving the skills of the past. Designing the textiles of tomorrow.
Our teaching approach focuses on hands-on learning, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship, preparing professionals to meet market needs and build businesses of their own. From cotton to the finished creation, learners develop a comprehensive understanding of materials, design and production.
Textiles lie at the heart of many African cultures and represent a dynamic sector for creativity, craftsmanship, fashion and industry.
At CMAA, this programme brings together heritage, innovation and entrepreneurship.
You will learn to transform fibres, design patterns, experiment with materials and develop products that meet market needs.
Textile Design opens up a wide range of opportunities in fashion, interiors, design, craftsmanship and the creative industries.
The programme covers the entire textile creation process.
Learners train in fully equipped workshops where they develop professional techniques and practical skills.
They take part in:
The workshops encourage creativity while developing professional discipline and high standards.
Year 1
Year 2
Textile design
Pattern development
Printing
Advanced techniques
Collection development
Project management
Year 3
Complete collections
Real client commissions
Production
Entrepreneurship
Professional portfolio
Work placement
Final-year project
Throughout their training, learners work on real-world projects, including:
These projects enable learners to build a professional portfolio.
By the end of the programme, graduates will have developed expertise in:
the fundamentals of entrepreneurship.
Graduates can work as:
Graduates may also continue their professional journey within the CMAA Manufacture or develop their own brand.
Discover our learners’ work:
Learners, craftspeople and professionals share their experiences of the Textile Design programme and explain how the training has transformed their journeys.
Que vous souhaitiez préserver les techniques traditionnelles, concevoir des textiles contemporains ou créer votre propre entreprise, cette formation vous prépare à construire une carrière durable dans les métiers du textile.
Que vous souhaitiez préserver les techniques traditionnelles, concevoir des textiles contemporains ou créer votre propre entreprise, cette formation vous prépare à construire une carrière durable dans les métiers du textile.
Que vous souhaitiez préserver les techniques traditionnelles, concevoir des textiles contemporains ou créer votre propre entreprise, cette formation vous prépare à construire une carrière durable dans les métiers du textile.
Que vous souhaitiez préserver les techniques traditionnelles, concevoir des textiles contemporains ou créer votre propre entreprise, cette formation vous prépare à construire une carrière durable dans les métiers du textile.
Que vous souhaitiez préserver les techniques traditionnelles, concevoir des textiles contemporains ou créer votre propre entreprise, cette formation vous prépare à construire une carrière durable dans les métiers du textile.
Textile Design at CMAA enables you to acquire recognised professional skills while developing your creativity and capacity for innovation.
Whether you want to preserve traditional techniques, design contemporary textiles or start your own business, this programme prepares you to build a sustainable career in the textile sector.
The Centre des Métiers d’Art, d’Artisanat et de Design du Togo trains a new generation of creators, craftspeople, designers and entrepreneurs, empowering them to turn their talent into sustainable careers.
