Get ready for a week of creativity, inspiration, and hands-on learning!
This workshop is perfect for young teens (ages 12-15) who are curious about fashion design and eager to unleash their creativity in a supportive and fun environment. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your passion for style and enthusiasm for learning!
Day 1: Introduction to Fashion Design:
- Icebreaker activity: Getting to know each other through style.
- What is fashion design? Exploring different aspects of fashion.
- Basics of color theory and its importance in design.
- Designing a simple mood board: Collecting fashion inspiration.
Day 2: Clothing Construction and Sewing:
- Exploring different types of clothing and their purposes.
- Basic sewing techniques: Sewing by hand.
- Creating a small sewing project.
Day 3: Fashion Sketching and Design:
- Introduction to fashion sketching: Proportions and poses.
- Practice sketching basic figures and poses.
- Design challenge: Sketching and planning a simple garment.
- Adding details and accessories to fashion sketches.
Day 4: Textiles and Fabric Exploration:
- Learning about different types of fabrics and their uses.
- Fabric painting. Design and paint your own Tote bag.
Day 5: Upcycling Workshop
- Introduction to upcycling: repurposing old clothes or fabrics to create something new.
- Upcycling project: Bring an old piece of clothes, we will use provided materials to upcycle them into something new.
📅 Workshop Details:
- Dates: June 17th 2024 to June 21st 2024
- Time: [10am to 1pm each day
- Location: The Colour Box, Unit 9, Marina Commercial Park, Centre Park Road. Cork T12 Y8N2
- Cost: €100 (includes all materials)
🎉 Why Join:
- Make new friends who share your love for fashion.
- Gain valuable skills in design, sewing, and sketching.
- Build confidence and unleash your creativity!
Spaces are limited, so don't miss out!
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions—we're here to help!
