Mini Fashion School
** Please carefully read the workshops bookings Terms & Conditions before you book your place(s)**
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.
