This workshop is always a favourite with parents and children alike! An afternoon of fun and chaos for little ones as we 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 the under 10s to glean a better understanding of 1975-1978 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.. What will my child learn? • A brief history of Punk on the King’s Road. • Textile techniques such as laddering, glue gunpatchwork, threading, draping, stencilling slogans, a little bit of sewing! Children will also learn that mistakes are part of the creative process and to be fearless in design. A great workshop for loosening up children who strive for perfection the enemy of creativity. What will they leave with? Their unique punk t-shirt and a whole new understanding of punk from a child’s perspective! What do I need to pack for my child? • An old white t shirt • Water • Snack About The Fashion School The Fashion School was founded in 2012 by Caroline Gration, with the aim to promote a healthy attitude towards fashion and individuality to children, teenagers and adults. Our tutors have at least a BA (Hons) in Fashion or Textiles, are DBS certified, first aid trained, Arts Award advisers and have experience within the industry and/or running their own business. We offer after school and weekend classes for children and teens of all levels, exciting half term and holiday workshops, fashion trips, luxe fashion workshops for grown ups, and creative birthday parties for children. We’re an Arts Award centre! Our tutors are Bronze & Silver Arts Award advisers and teach this nationally recognised GCSE level qualification – ideal for aspiring fashion/textile students who want to create their own brief. We’ve been part of the Duke of Edinburgh awards scheme since 2012. Whether you are with us to have a relaxing time learning lifelong skills or you want a career in fashion, we’re here for you. We have the most experienced caring staff, widest range of specialist machinery and the best facilities in Chelsea and Manchester.