Introduction to Fashion Design Workshop for Young Teens

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!

Host or Publisher The Colour Box