In our vibrant workshop, you will learn the valuable skills needed to develop your own unique dress sense and unleash your creativity! Join us for a hands-on experience where you will delve into the world of fashion design and garment creation, all while keeping the environment in mind.

You will have the opportunity to learn various skills that will empower you in your fashion journey. We'll start with the basics, teaching you how to confidently use a sewing machine. From there, you'll delve into the exciting realm of clothes making and dressmaking patterns, allowing you to design…

What is Included?

We are working with high quality industry waste materials kindly donated to us by leading fashion houses such as Ted Baker, Orlebar Brown, Anya Hindmarch, Marks & Spencer, Closet London, Eponine London etc. Students are also encouraged to deconstruct, redesign, alter and mend their existing clothes and accessories. - PLEASE ALSO SEND IN CLOTHES/Textiles etc TO DONATE so we can swap and use them for our teaching! All tools including sewing machines are provided. You are also most welcome to work with your own sewing machine and/or tools.

What will I learn?

To use the sewing machine || Clothes and pattern making || Design skills with a purpose || Understand lifecycle of things || Hands-on life skills || Our approach follows the UNESCO adopted pedagogy “Education for Sustainable Development’. Students are encouraged to express a wide variety of issues such as identity, inclusivity, gender, heritage, love, peace and beauty in their creative work.

Are there any concessions or offers?

We are reserving a limited number of bursary places for students in special circumstances. If you think you might be eligible to apply we require written proof (e.g. a letter from your child’s school explaining your case, universal credit docs etc) - We do NOT offer siblings discounts unless they fit in the above category. - Do you want to become a sponsor for a local child to be able to attend our classes? Do you want us to run a THRIVE Event at your child’s school or your workplace - if you want to support any aspect of our charitable work, please contact us at info@littlehandsdesign.com

Does it matter if I don’t have any sewing experience?

All ages and abilities are welcome! We gauge every student's skills and abilities at the beginning to be able to recommend the right level for each individual.

You are a charity - why are your classes not free?

Our charitable work covers our bursary scheme, our work with refugees and asylum seekers and collaborations with local state schools and youth organisations. Our fundraising work is designed to make the above possible. Do you want to become a sponsor for a local child to be able to attend our classes? Do you want us to run a THRIVE Event at your child’s school or your workplace - if you want to support any aspect of our charitable work, please contact us at info@littlehandsdesign.com

Stephanie Ewald - 12 January 2023

The Adult Thrive Club is exactly as described on the website - hands-on and fun-packed. I always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine but for some reason I never did although my mum and my granny both could brilliantly sew. Wonderful Astrid gave me a great introduction and was very helpful throughout the session. The upbeat and friendly environment was inspiring from the very first moment, so that I can't wait for my second session to come.

Tim - 11 January 2023

I have never sewed before, but after taking it up in Lockdown, I went on the hunt to find a class that would best suit me; I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, that Astrid's class is hands down the exact thing I was looking for. Astrid is kind, and patient, but knows how to talk to adults without making them feel like children. I have learnt and picked up techniques that I never thought possible! I have now encouraged my wife to come along!

Cameron - 11 January 2023

I enjoyed this class very much; very attentive and incredibly knowledgable teacher.

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Full Term11 sessions

£264

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Age Requirement

16

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.

Fashion

Little Hands Design

Little Hands Design is a charity providing hands-on climate change education through fashion and textiles classes. They are teaching the next generation of designers, consumers and decision-makers what sustainable fashion is, and practical skills towards a more sustainable life. This includes understanding the origins of where our clothes come from, the impact of fast fasion on the environment and building skills in how to make and repair clothes rather than sending them to landfill.

Little Hands Design are a group of fashion designers, dressmakers and teachers, all passionate about contributing to a more mindful way with fashion.

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