Wild Fashion-Designers (8-12 years)

A brilliant opportunity to explore the ins and outs of the fashion industry - not from an unrealistic 'who wants to be a model' angle - but with a hands-on workshop which channels a flair for colour co-ordination, love of fabulous fabrics and a natural eye for design.

Wild Fashion-Designers teaches you how to express your own style through good design and find out what it takes to be a fashion designer, including..

- The Mood Board - Using inspiration from photographics and favourite images

- Fashion Collections - What makes a good collection. Exploring the history of fashion and individual designer's trademark styles

- Developing Design Ideas - Taking initial ideas and turning them into strong designs. Experimenting with colour, materials and texture

With the help of our Fashion Tutor and using your Mood Board for inspiration, you will take an ordinary piece of clothing and using our fabulous fabrics and decorations, produce something unique to take home.

Wild Fashion Designers emphasizes:

• Creative Thinking
• Finding Inspiration
• Designing work Color and Texture
• Getting to know Fabrics
• Exploring outfit ideas

What to tell your parents

Age: 8-12 years
Ability: All
What to Bring: One item of clothing or accessory that you would like to rework and update (from charity shop or from wardrobe, e.g T-Shirt, Jacket, Bag).
Instruction: Fully qualified and experienced Design Tutor. (All instructors are CRB checked and £5M Public Liability Insurance is held.
Times: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: £25*

*Cost may differ slightly in some locations, due to subsidies or funding provided.