FMR Up-Skilling: Garment Upcyling Workshop Leeds

At FMR, we believe that understanding how to build a brand should go hand in hand with understanding how to construct a garment. If you’re going to sell fashion, it makes sense to truly understand how it’s made....right down to the finer details.

That’s why we’re bringing our up-skilling workshop to the University of Leeds, giving you the opportunity to explore garment construction in a hands-on, supportive environment.

Delivered over three consecutive evenings, this workshop is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of up-cycling and garment construction.

You’ll work under the guidance of an experienced technician, learning practical sewing skills while developing your creativity and confidence. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created your own reimagined garment from start to finish.

Across the three sessions, you will:

• Meet and collaborate with fellow participants
• Receive a creative upcycling design brief
• Select a garment to transform
• Develop a moodboard and design concept
• Learn how to use sewing machines (full guidance provided)
• Construct your redesigned garment
• Present your final piece to the group

All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re completely new or looking to build on existing experience.

Timings

June 9th / Day One / 6pm-8:30pm

June 10th / Day Two / 6pm-8:30pm

June 11th / Day Three / 6pm-8:30pm

Please note that it is intended for you to attend all 3 (consecutive) evenings of the workshop in order to complete the activity.

As with all of our events, the session is aimed at a diverse pool of talent, in particular, those who come from underrepresented communities. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Identify as being from a lower socio economic background OR
• Have received free school meals OR
• Identify as being from a marginalised community i.e. ethnic minority, LGBTQ+, have a disability etc

• This event is intended for people aged 18+ and you will be required to provide proof of age should we request it upon your arrival
• Please note that this workshop will take place at a venue which is not owned or managed by Minority Report Ltd, and should you have any accessibility needs or any other special requirements to attend the workshop, please contact us at [email protected], and we will happily discuss any reasonable adjustments with you

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