Fashion Design and Styling

Ages: 12-15
Dates: 28 July – 1 August 2025

Overview

Calling all fashionistas! This hands-on course gives aspiring designers the chance to explore the world of fashion design.

To book your young artist's place today, simply click the 'Book Now' button to be taken to AUB's secure online store, where you can complete your booking. You can also sign up to our newsletter for summer course updates.

What you need to know

Your young artist will study with us for five full days and each day will include six hours' worth of teaching, with breaks for snacks and lunch.

Plus, there's a bonus exhibition on the Friday immediately following the final day of teaching. The exhibition lasts one hour, 16.00-17.00.

Friends and family are invited to attend the showcase so you can see what your young artist has been up to.

2025 dates

Dates	Monday-Friday	Friday exhibition
28 July – 1 August 2025	09.30-16.00	16.00-17.00

Who's this course for?

This course has been developed for fashionistas aged 12-15.

It's perfect for aspiring designers wishing to explore future fashion trends, and those considering future studies in fashion.

Does my young artist need any qualifications or experience?

Your aspiring designer doesn't need any previous experience; although it's beneficial if they already have some fashion skills or have completed our Saturday Art School course Fashion Design and Styling.

I’m not sure if this is suitable for my young artist. Can I speak to someone?

Yes of course! If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for your young artist, get in touch with us: email academy@aub.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 1202 363222.

How much does this course cost?

£365

What's included in this price?

All course materials and resources
Everything your young artist will need to take part in the course will be provided by us – no hidden costs!

Classes are practical, so wear clothes that you don't mind your young artists getting messy.
A packed lunch each day as well as drinks and snacks for break time and duration of class; please ensure snacks don't contain nuts.
It's strongly advised phones, tablets and other valuables aren't brought to class. Any personal possessions are the responsibility of your young artist and AUB won't be liable for any loss or damage.

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About this course

This exciting hands-on course provides aspiring designers with a fun, immersive, and engaging opportunity to set their imaginations free.

Delivered in the university’s specialist BA (Hons) Fashion studios this course will allow your young fashion designer to dive into the vibrant world of fashion, exploring the principles of design and the art of styling while honing their creative skills. It's ideal for aspiring fashion designers who wish to understand and practice fashion design, styling, and take real-life concepts through to creation.

Your young artist will start the week exploring fashion design ideas to generate exciting concepts, learn about colour theory, fabric selection, and fashion trend forecasting. Guided by experienced tutors, they’ll experiment with various materials and novel approaches to create innovative looks that reflect their individual style and personal identity.

They'll gain hands-on experience making garments by using alternative techniques that don’t require sewing machines, including fabric manipulation, draping, and embellishment.

Each day culminates in collaborative projects where the class of young artists will showcase their creations and receive constructive feedback from fellow students and tutors.

How the fashion industry works and the direction in which the fashion industry is moving.
Introduction to fashion illustration methods.
Insights into garment construction through demonstrations.
Introduction to various embellishment techniques and customisation.
How garments can be combined to create full outfits and insight into aspects of fashion styling, including accessories.

At the end of the course, your young artist will:

Be the proud owner of a portfolio of designs.
Have developed an appreciation for the fashion industry.
Have discovered new approaches to sustainability in fashion.
Possess refined skills in garment design, construction and embellishment techniques.
Possess improved art and design skills.
Have increased confidence in their own skills.
Have boosted creativity and imagination.
Feel inspired by the new skills they've learnt and from sharing ideas with new friends.
Have the foundations to continue creating beyond this course.
You can request a certificate to confirm your young artist's achievements, providing they have 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm name of your young artist and the title of course they've completed.

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Beyond the course

This could just be the start of your young artist's creative journey! After this course, your young artist could further their fashion design skills at Saturday Art School or look forward to the future and the next step(s) in their creative journey by exploring AUB's Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media.