Explore the beauty within and all around us, through your creativity at LHD's Summer THRIVE Camp. Look good in clothes and outfits you have designed and made yourself that do not harm the world.

Little Hands Design teaches skills at all dexterity levels – from designing, measuring and cutting, to mastering the sewing machine. For boys and girls from age 8-18years.

With a focus on ZERO WASTE design, we are using industrial waste materials kindly donated by leading fashion brands, to deconstruct and redesign thrifted clothes, and will play with unusual materials such as bicycle inner tubes and crisp…

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.

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? If you want to support any aspect of our charitable work, please contact us at info@littlehandsdesign.com If you book multiple weeks, you can get 20% off using code 'multiplebooking20'.

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.

Amaya Lloyd - 3 October 2023

My 7 year old daughter loved the Summer sewing camps and did 2 weeks there - the emphasis on sustainable design, recycled materials and ability to make things quickly was really rewarding for her and she will be back!

Caroline - 30 August 2023

My son is a creative spirit and absolutely loves this course. He knows noone there but always comes up proud of his work and having focused on a great project for the day. The staff have been really supportive

Jai - 22 August 2023

My daughter (11) attended the 1 week fashion workshop during the Summer holidays - she enjoyed greatly. She came away with an appreciation for sustainability as well as understanding that a mistake/something going wrong represents an opportunity to learn. She created 6 things during the week and showed them off proudly each day. Highly recommended!

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Age Requirement

8

The teacher of this class has confirmed they have an up to date DBS check. If required, please get in touch for a copy of this certificate.

Flexible cancellation policy

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

Summer 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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