Newcastle College students unveil creative mural at Eldon Square

Newcastle’s premier shopping and leisure destination Eldon Square has unveiled a creative mural as part of a collaboration with Newcastle College.

The 24-metre mural showcases the work from fashion students across multiple courses, featuring mood boards, sketchbook pages, technical fashion flats, illustrations and styled photography, “giv[ing] a view into the creative process that drives emerging design talent”.

The joint project, which will feature at Eldon Square for several weeks, reflects a commitment “to promoting the future of fashion in the North East and giving students real-world experience, along with a platform to highlight creativity beyond the classroom”.

And we’re told that “by displaying their work in a busy public space, the initiative bridges the gap between education and industry, helping with confidence and professional exposure”.

The project spotlights students from multiple courses in the college including FdA Fashion Design and Innovation Technologies, FdA 3D Garment Design and Product Development, BA Hons Creative Practice and BTEC Extended Diploma in Fashion and Textiles.

Helen Cowie, centre director at the mall said: “Eldon Square is more than just a shopping destination, it is a place where community and creativity can come together, and this collaboration perfectly illustrates this. We’re excited to show it to the wider Newcastle community and show them the exciting future the city has in this space.”

Libby Lagun, head of Curriculum for Art & Design at Newcastle College, added: “This mural celebrates both the creative process and the incredible talent of our students. From early sketches to finished designs, the mural depicts the full timeline of bringing projects to life. Having their work on display in such a central space is an invaluable opportunity for them to share their vision with the wider community.”