Mini Fashion School

Date & Times: 10-11.30am Mondays: 3rd, 10th, 17th OR 24th August
Location: Lytham Ymca Mythop Road, Lytham St Anne's FY8 4HB
Cost: £12-40: Includes all materials and equipment (upcycle garment(s) to be brought in week 4)
4-Week Creative Fashion Program
Program Goal: Introduce children to the exciting world of fashion through creativity, colour, storytelling, design, teamwork, and hands-on making.
Program Overview
This mini fashion school is designed to be playful, imaginative, and confidence-building. Each session introduces a simple fashion concept while encouraging self-expression and creativity. Activities are age-appropriate, hands-on, and designed to keep children engaged through movement, drawing, discussion, and making.
WEEK 1 — Welcome to Fashion School!
Theme: Colours, Style & Fashion Designers
Learning Goals
Understand what fashion designers do
Explore colour, patterns, and personal style
Build excitement and confidence
Session Breakdown (1.5 hours)
What is fashion?
What does a fashion designer do?
Explore examples of fashion designs & their inspiration
Explore Colour & Pattern
Create fashion illustration(s)
Create a bag charm that displays their personality or chosen theme through colour & print etc.
WEEK 2 — Fabrics & Texture Fun
Theme: Touch, Feel & Create
Learning Goals
Explore different fabrics and textures
Learn basic sewing safety and simple textile skills
Create a fabric mood board
Session Breakdown (1.5hours)
Fabric Discovery Time
Fashion Mood Board
Make a personalised tote bag (each letter a different fabric/texture
homework- optional hand sewing
WEEK 3 — Accessories & Fashion Styling
Theme: Styling Like a Fashion Pro
Learning Goals
Learn what accessories are
Explore styling and outfit coordination
Create wearable fashion pieces
Session Breakdown (1.5hours)
Mind map- what are accessories
Show photos or examples of hats, bags, jewellery, sunglasses, scarves
Fashion sketch/design plan
Create Fashion Crowns or Headbands/Sunglasses Decorating Station
Fashion Show Practice
WEEK 4 — Fashion Show & Final Collection
Theme: Young Designers Showcase
Learning Goals
Build confidence presenting creative work
Celebrate imagination and effort
Experience teamwork and performance
Session Breakdown (1.5hours)
Work from Fashion illustration
Bring garment(s) to upcyle
Use manipulation techniques learn in week 3 to transform piece(s)
Walk the runway
Graduation Ceremony: Certificates, Group photo moment, Celebrate every child’s creativity and confidence.