Wild Wearables - Printed Textiles

Summary

Dive into a textile workshop adventure where you’ll dye, print, quilt, and sew your own creations inspired by plants, ecology, and biodiversity. Design and carve your own lino prints to make unique fabrics, then turn them into a quilted Japanese-style gile (waistcoat) you can actually wear. This is a hands-on, creative experience perfect for young people interested in art, fashion and textiles.

This project is being led by Katharine Gorham, a professional artist from Cockpit Arts, who creates bold fabric prints inspired by plants and nature, using hand-printing techniques, natural materials, and colour. Her work explores how shapes, textures, and patterns from nature can be transformed into exciting designs, while raising awareness about protecting the environment.

You can find out more about her work here: www.katharinegorham.com

✍️Sign up now - spaces are limited!

Experience

Beginner - no previous experience required.

Suitability

This would suit a young person interested in fashion, art and textiles.

Venue

Our Makerspace for young people on the 3rd floor of Holborn Library - click here for directions.

Application Process

To apply for this project for your child, please click the book button and fill in the application form. We will get back to you and confirm spaces based on our criteria below.

Eligibility

This project is prioritised for children in years 6-9. However, we will accept applications from Year 5 pupils from schools that we partner with in the school day, and will be in touch if extra spaces become available. Parents/Carers will need to sign up on behalf of their children.

Selection Criteria

Our tailored programmes are free and open to all young people, with a focus on improving access to creative opportunities. However, we prioritise places for those who face barriers to participation.