At The Fashion School, we are passionate about the transformative power of education. We empower young people, by giving them the knowledge and tools to help make a positive and much-needed difference in the fashion industry. Our programmes are hands-on and offer engaging ways for you to inspire change.

We are a not-for-profit community interest company which has been teaching sustainable fashion to young people and collaborating with primary schools, secondary schools, sixth forms and community groups since 2012.

We have worked and currently work with many schools such as: Woldingham School, Christ Church Primary, Francis Holland School, Latymer School, St James' School, West London Free School, St Mary's Ukrainian School, Girs Day School Trust, Marymount International School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Homeschool classes.

Our programmes are bespoke to your needs from 1-5 day workshops, to weekly classes. The nature of the workshop will be determined between The Fashion School and the school, but you can expect:

• To learn how to make repair and care for clothes, which is a skill that never goes out of fashion, using hand sewing, upcycling techniques, customisation and machine sewing.

• Students get a clear understanding of what constitutes sustainable fashion through talks, presentations and practice.

• Tutors who are DBS checked, with fashion degrees (or equivalent), who are all working fashion professionals.

We can hold programmes at our studio in Chelsea or travel to schools in the local area. 

Our signature workshop: Punk Upcycling 

This workshop consists of 2 hours of creative chaos! Suitable for Primary and Secondary school ages. Beginner friendly. Learn about Punk on the King’s Road back in 1970s and the importance of Vivienne Westwood.

Bring along an old white t shirt to chaotically destroy using different techniques to transform into a whole new form of individualistic expression, DIY style!

What happens in the workshop?
Caroline will give a lively interactive (age appropriate!) talk to gain a better understanding, followed by deconstruction of their t shirt, exploring punk style fabrics, stencils, safety pins, studs and small chains for your tinies to create their own DIY punk..

All tuition, trims, fabric and patterns are included. Students do not have to bring anything! Our past projects include: Customisation, Street Art, Protest Inspired Upcycing, Make a Pair of Boxer Shorts, Skirts, Slip Dresses, Hoodies, Vest Tops, Corsets, Tote Bags and Teddy bears. 

Testimonial from the Headteacher at Earlsfield Primary School "We've had more fun and the workshop has been more of a success than in 30 odd years of teaching". 23rd April 2025

To apply and for further information, please contact chelsea@thefashionschool-uk.com