HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
6-100 YEAR OLDS
69 North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD
Applied fashion practice
Years: 14-19
March
Thursdays (6pm-7.30)
£135.00
Working on your portfolio? Looking for support to elevate your course work? Have a specific fashion project in mind but don’t know where to start?
This tutor assisted session is here for development in all fashion design areas. Use the time, support, expertise and fully stocked and equipped studio to whatever your needs are. Unsure if this class is right for what you’re looking for? Send us a message or pop in.
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Adults Alter your clothes
Years: 18+
April 12th
Sunday (12-5)
£80
Do you love hunting down the charity shops but find the clothes just don't sit right?
do you have a pair of trousers that are just a tad snug or short?
Do you find high street clothes just not the right fit for your shape?
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with this one day crash course you'll learn how to alter and tailor garments to your shape
great for complete beginners and the more advanced
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Spring Wardrobe!
Ages: 7-12
March 30- April 1st
Monday to Wednesday (10am-3pm)
£240
Refresh your style and elevate your skills at Spring Wardrobe, a hands-on sewing workshop designed for both beginners and more advanced sewists. Whether you’re learning the basics of garment construction or refining advanced techniques, this spring sewing class will guide you through creating beautiful, custom-made wardrobe staples. Explore fabric selection, pattern adjustments, professional finishing methods, and fit techniques while building pieces you’ll actually wear. Perfect for anyone looking to grow their confidence and expand their handmade spring wardrobe, this creative sewing workshop blends skill-building with stylish, season-ready results.
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Teens: make Pyjama set
Ages: 12-17
March 30 & 31st
Monday & Tuesday (10am-2pm)
£150
n this hands-on workshop, teenagers will design and make their own pyjamas, choosing from a range of styles such as classic pyjama bottoms, shorts, oversized shirts, or cosy lounge sets. All fabrics and materials are included, and students can personalise their make with colours, prints, and details to suit their style. A relaxed, creative session that builds sewing skills while making something practical and comfortable to wear.
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Make An Outfit
Ages: 12-16
March 30th-1st April
Saturday (10am-3pm)
£240
Bring your fashion ideas to life in our Make an Outfit workshop for teens! Perfect for beginners, this hands-on class lets you design and sew a complete outfit — from tops and skirts to fun mix-and-match pieces.
You’ll explore fabrics, sketch your own design, and learn beginner-friendly sewing techniques to bring your vision to life. Creative, fun, and fully guided, this workshop is a chance to experiment like a real designer and leave with a stylish outfit you made yourself.
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Draping & Illustration
Ages: 6-13
April 2nd
Thursday (10am-2pm)
£75.00
Calling all budding fashion illustrators and fashionistas. This workshop will teach you new techniques and skills to illustrate confidently from collage to your own designs. You will get the opportunity to experiment with various different draping methods on our mannequins and learn how to drape like a true designer.
Beginner friendly.
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Make a Corset
Ages: 12-16
April 2nd & 3rd
Saturday (10am-3pm)
£175
Step into the world of fashion design with our Make a Corset workshop — a beginner-friendly sewing class for teens. Learn the techniques real designers use as you explore fabrics, sketch your ideas, and create a fitted corset that’s uniquely yours.
We’ll guide you through patterning, draping on a mannequin, and sewing with support every step of the way. Perfect for beginners and those wanting to try something a little more advanced, this workshop is all about creativity, skill-building, and leaving with a stylish, handmade piece you’ll be proud of.
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Sew A Denim Skirt (or shorts)
Ages: 6-13
April 2nd & 3rd
Saturday (10am-2pm)
£150
Create your own timeless staple at our Denim Skirt Workshop, a hands-on sewing class designed for beginners and confident beginners alike. In this practical and creative workshop, you’ll learn essential garment construction techniques while making a custom-fit denim skirt you’ll love to wear. From understanding denim fabrics and cutting patterns to inserting waistbands, topstitching, and adding professional finishes, you’ll build core sewing skills step by step. Perfect for teens and adults wanting to grow their confidence, this denim sewing workshop combines creativity, skill-building, and wearable fashion — leaving you with a stylish handmade skirt and the knowledge to tackle future projects.
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Draping & Illustration
Ages: 6-13
April 4th
Saturday (10am-2pm)
£75.00
Calling all budding fashion illustrators and fashionistas. This workshop will teach you new techniques and skills to illustrate confidently from collage to your own designs. You will get the opportunity to experiment with various different draping methods on our mannequins and learn how to drape like a true designer.
Beginner friendly.
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Make A Cami Top
Ages: 12-16
April 7th
Thursday (10am-3.30pm)
£85
Step into summer style at our Make a Cami Top workshop for teens! This beginner-friendly class is all about turning your ideas into a wearable, one-of-a-kind cami. You’ll explore fabrics, try out easy sewing techniques, and learn how to shape and finish your top with confidence.
It’s hands-on, creative, and full of fun — the perfect way to experiment with fashion, learn new skills, and walk away with a piece that’s truly yours.
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Spring Fashionista
Ages: 6-13
April 8th & 9th
Saturday (10am-3pm)
£160
Become a fashion designer for the day at Spring Fashionista — a fun, beginner-friendly sewing workshop. Perfect for complete beginners, this playful experience lets children pretend they’re real designers, from finding inspiration in the independent shops of North Laine, Brighton to sketching their own ideas.
Back in the studio, they’ll drape fabric on a mannequin, design their garment, and sew their creation with step-by-step support. We finish with bubble tea or ice cream to celebrate. A joyful, confidence-boosting introduction to fashion design where creativity comes first and everyone leaves proud of what they’ve made.
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Make An Outfit
Ages: 12-16
April 8th-10th
(10am-3pm)
£240
Bring your fashion ideas to life in our Make an Outfit workshop for teens! Perfect for beginners, this hands-on class lets you design and sew a complete outfit — from tops and skirts to fun mix-and-match pieces.
You’ll explore fabrics, sketch your own design, and learn beginner-friendly sewing techniques to bring your vision to life. Creative, fun, and fully guided, this workshop is a chance to experiment like a real designer and leave with a stylish outfit you made yourself.
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Make a Miffy themed Item
Ages: 6-13
April 10th
Saturday (10am-3pm)
£75
Join our Make a Miffy Themed Item workshop — a fun, beginner-friendly sewing class perfect for young creatives. Inspired by the much-loved storybook character, children will design and sew their own Miffy-themed creation, such as a cushion, tote bag, or soft accessory.
With step-by-step guidance, they’ll learn basic sewing skills, build confidence on the machine, and enjoy bringing this sweet character to life in their own unique way. A playful, creative workshop where imagination, crafting, and handmade fun come together.
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Make a Spring Dress!
Ages: 6-13
April 11th &12th
Saturday (10am-3pm)
£175
Create your very own springtime outfit at our Make a Spring Dress workshop — a fun, beginner-friendly sewing class perfect for young designers. Children will choose fabrics, sketch ideas, and learn simple sewing techniques to make a beautiful, wearable dress for the season.
With step-by-step guidance, they’ll drape, cut, and sew their creation, gaining confidence and enjoying the excitement of designing something themselves. A joyful, hands-on workshop where creativity blossoms and every child leaves proud of their handmade spring dress.
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