workshops for schools
workshops for schools
We have been teaching sewing and textile skills to young people aged 6 to 16 for over 12 years.
We know how powerful hands-on making can be in sparking curiosity, boosting confidence, and helping students discover new talents.
Our workshops can empower students with practical skills, nurture eco-awareness, build confidence through creativity and support mindfulness.
‘‘ I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for the year 2 project. They just look outstanding. The kids and teachers were just pouring with compliments about every aspect of the project!’’
Tailored Programmes
We work with you to design workshops that match your school’s curriculum, values, budget and scheduling constraints.Expert tuition in
All things sewing and textiles, from hand stitching, machine, printing, weaving. We also have extensive knowledge about recycling and sustainability.
Flexible Scale
From single classes to whole-school events; we can deliver short sessions, full-day workshops, or multi session residencies.Materials & Support Provided
We bring everything: tools, materials, instructions, and expert facilitators.
We Can offer…
On-or Off-site
We can come to your school or you're welcome in our dedicated sewing studio in Crofton Park Library. Either way, we make sure the space works for the students’ comfort and safety.
Age-Appropriate Approaches
Activities are adapted for different age groups and abilities, ensuring engagement and challenge at the right level.A Trusted Team
All our workshop facilitators are DBS checked and all undertake yearly first aid and bi-yearly safeguarding training.Collaborative Funding Bids
If you have a project idea but no budget do get in touch. We may be able to assist you with a funding application, or apply on behalf of the school as a non-profit CIC.
Previous School ProjectS
Year 5 Yinke Shonibare Inspired Sculptures
Our initial brief from a school was to weave creative textiles workshop into subjects already on their curriculum and link the work to an artist or designer. We worked with the teachers on idea development and designed a tailored plan.
For year 5 their challenge was to co-create a textiles sculpture from Ankara fabrics inspired by the work of British artist Yinke Shonibare.
The teachers introduced the students to the work of artist during their art classes and guided them in exploring the themes behind the project. Each student designed their own sculpture, and together the classes voted on a ‘final design’ to create as a group.
Over three sessions per class, we helped students break the chosen design into sections and create the final pieces. Along the way, we taught them hand-sewing skills, how to use a sewing machine and elements of garment construction. Students learned to work to a design brief while still bringing their own creativity to the project.
The workshops combined in-school sessions with small-group visits to our studio, giving students the chance to work on sewing machines in a dedicated creative space.
The finished sculptures were proudly displayed in the school’s end-of-year art show, celebrating the students’ hard work, teamwork, and creativity.
Year 2 Indian inspired hand block print and hand stitching reclaimed silk flags.
Collaborative banner making. Each participant made a flag.
Year 4 T-shirt upcycling with print and hand techniques