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5(8 reviews)
Sustainable fashion camps running over the eight weeks of summer
Gospel Oak
In-person
£310 pp
What happens in this class?

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…

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How does a termly booking work?
Pro rata availability

You can book at the start of the term or at anytime during, with pro rata pricing automatically set

Trial Sessions

Look out for one-off trial sessions. When made available, you can book a trial before committing to the rest of the term.

Flexibility in your hands

It is up to you how many weeks you join, but don’t leave it too long, as you may risk sessions selling out!

FAQs
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.
Latest Reviews
5(8 reviews)
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
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Flexible cancellation policy

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

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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Class Location
London School of Mosaic
Gospel Oak
181 Mansfield Road
Ludham Estate
NW3 2HP
London

Reviews

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!
Sara - 14 August 2023
My 12-year-old took the sewing class with a friend this summer. She's always sewn a bit, but in just one week her engagement and confidence with the sewing machine improved enormously - so much so that she's been showing her grandmother his to best use her sewing machine! My daughter loved the teachers and the cadence of the course - plenty of time to focus and to take breaks. Thank you,
Lydia - 8 August 2023
I can’t recommend this camp enough. My 8 year old came home every day happy and with some new wonderful creation in hand. I think this week was well spent gaining skills and enthusiasm which will last a lifetime. Only downside: kid now wants a sewing machine at home.
Evelina Morris - 1 August 2023
Thank you so much for a wonderful summer camp! My little one and her friends had so much fun creating, designing and sewing. Every day of her 1 week course she brought something home that she created that day and was beyond excited to show it off and talk about her day. A really lovely experience which we will be sure to repeat in the near future!
Delia Alexe - 25 July 2023
My daughter was very happy to hear that the Summer camp is back, after a few years. She had an amazing time with them, learned a lot, had fun, and the only issue we had is that the course was fully booked for the following weeks, so she could only attend for one week.
Lindsey - 13 July 2023
My daughter loves doing this camp. I was afraid she might have outgrown it but at 12 she still can’t get enough. The staff are super friendly and helpful and the focus on sustainability is great.