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The debut of Whanganui UCOL School of Fashion graduate is being featured as a highlight of Wellington Fashion week.

Kelsey’s label, Kelsey Genna, will make its debut at Wellington Fashion Week, held from 18 April to 22 April.

Designs by 20 year old Kelsey feature in The Dominion Post’s Life publication this week, described as from “the hot new label”.

Kelsey Thompson has spent the past 12 months establishing her brand since graduating from Whanganui UCOL with a Bachelor in Fashion.

The Dominion Post reports that all her pieces are made in Wellington and styles are limited to editions of 10.

The label is online at kelseygenna.com. Since launching, most of her customers are based overseas. “Wellington Fashion Week should be a good way to get a little local exposure,” Kelsey says.

Parfait Dress

You can view the Dominion Post story at http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/culture/6649774/Wellington-Fashion-Week-first-in-line

Check Kelsey Genna out on Facebook Here

Palmerston North people with an interest in art and design now have an opportunity to do a certificate programme at UCOL.

The new programme – the Certificate in Art and Design – starts at UCOL mid-April and will end in December.

Students will study full time, learning about drawing, painting, computer graphic design, and New Zealand art history.

Head of UCOL’s School of Photography, Arts and Design Rachel Hoskin says the programme will appeal to people who want to create and find out more about original art and design. “It can also be used as a foundation programme for those who want to go on to further study on our arts and design degree programmes at Whanganui and Palmerston North, including the Bachelor of Fine Arts offered at Whanganui UCOL.” Read More: “New Art and Design programme at UCOL”…

Award-wining graduate Sarah Williams says the Quay School of the Arts at Whanganui UCOL has been a huge part of her life for the past four years.

“During the years of studying towards my Bachelor of Fine Arts, I have built friendships and bonds and a bank of knowledge to last a lifetime,” she says.

Sarah will graduate at Whanganui UCOL’s graduation ceremony at 1 pm tomorrow at the Jubilee Stadium. Read More: “Sarah has the drive for success as an artist”…

Beauty Therapist graduate Richelle Hopkinson already runs her own salon in Whanganui.

The 41 year old was named top student during her Certificate in Beauty Therapy studies in 2010. She was again recognised last year in the Diploma in Beauty Therapy programme, with the top student and the best Advanced Makeup prizes.

Richelle will graduate at Whanganui UCOL’s graduation ceremony  at 1 pm tomorrow at the Jubilee Stadium.

Whanganui-born Richelle was always keen to pursue a career in nursing or beauty therapy. “When I heard there was a beauty course at Whanganui UCOL, I jumped in!” she says. Read More: “Richelle provides top beauty therapy”…

Jess Van Der Lee admits she was rather rebellious and lacked social skills throughout her school years.

“I’m not naturally what you would call a people person,” she says. “But I’ve always been really comfortable around computers.”

The result? Jess will graduate with two qualifications at Whanganui UCOL’s graduation ceremony  at 1 pm tomorrow at the Jubilee Stadium. Read More: “Double graduation for computer buff Jess”…

Hard work and commitment has paid off for 275 Whanganui UCOL graduates who earned degrees, certificates and diplomas last year.

Many of the graduates will attend this Thursday’s annual Graduation Ceremony in Whanganui, to receive their new qualifications.

This year the graduation ceremony will be held at the Jubilee Stadium on Thursday 29 March at 1 pm. Read More: “Whanganui UCOL celebrates graduates”…