This workshop introduces the core values of branding through drawing on bananas! YES REALLY! We will investigate what really makes a fashion brand by exploring the tangiable and visible elements through to the invisible yet apparent qualities. You will use your creative skills to create a branded banana with a difference. You will also have a healthy snack left over for lunch!For this workshop you will need to have a banana (more yellow than brown) and a biro (please make sure it is a biro rather than an inky pen or pencil which won't work for this task). You will also need a device or computer to be able to view the presentation. Also it's great for you to have your camera on.
Link: http://hud.ac/j0a
Learn how to patch repair your clothing with a simple and creative hand stitch technique, inspired by Sashiko – plus learn more about sustainability in fashion, and how we embed sustainability within our curriculum.
You will need: a patch of Demin or similar weight fabric (approx. 20x20cm) or a clothing item in need of repair, an under-patch (approx. 10x10cm) in a lightweight woven fabric (to patch the repair), hand sewing needle (any size) and thread, pins and scissors (and ruler and chalk if you have them)…or if you don’t have the items available, please feel free to just drop in, online, to watch for future sewing inspiration!
Link: http://hud.ac/j0a
Learn how to experiment with collage art materials to create costume designs inspired by The Masked Singer. Use a figure stencil and a cartoon character to create the desired costume silhouette and add celebratory clues to achieve a costume design visual.
You will need: A4 paper, collage materials such as tissue paper, printed paper, coloured pens or pencils, glue stick, scissors
Link: http://hud.ac/j0a
Patchwork became a big hit for most big fashion houses during Covid as they had to create new collections with what was available to them. in this workshop learn how to create your own designs & templates for English Paper Piecing.
You will need: Small pieces of fabric [12 cm by 12 cm +], thread & needle, scissors, thin card or heavy paper - cut into 10 x 10cm squares, ruler.
Link: http://hud.ac/j0a