Eco-Fashion Kids Workshops in Leytonstone
We’re thrilled to announce that We Make Kids Club is now officially in residence at Good Shepherd Studios in Leytonstone for the next 3 months! Starting this May, our eco-fashion workshops will take place every Saturday morning (term time) from 10:30 to 12:00, bringing creativity, sustainability, and hands-on fun to local families.
These sessions are all about empowering children aged 5-11+ to make their own clothes and accessories using second-hand materials, forgotten wardrobe treasures, and their brilliant imaginations. Think old t-shirts turned into trendy new tops or bags, jeans jazzed up with patches or beads, and one-of-a-kind fashion accessories made from scrap fabric!
Note: children under 7 will require an adult to stay throughout the session. Siblings (of children with a paid ticket) aged 3-4 year old are welcome to stay for free and try some activities.
👕 Reuse. Repair. Rewear. We believe fashion can be both fun and sustainable. Through each workshop, children learn practical skills like:
- Hand sewing
- Fabric printing & painting
- Creative embellishing with patches, ties, beads and more
Our approach is accessible, child-led, and packed with creative freedom. The workshops are designed for children aged 5+, but little eco-makers under 7 are welcome with adult supervision throughout the session.
Whether your child is a budding designer or just loves to create, these workshops are a great way to learn useful skills, build confidence, and connect with the world of sustainable fashion.
📍 When & Where
- Every Saturday | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Good Shepherd Studios, Leytonstone, E11
Come turn your old clothes into something beautiful—and help your child discover that style and sustainability can go hand in hand. Spaces are limited, so book early to secure a spot!
🧵 How will the sessions be structured?
Each workshop will have a theme, so all children get to learn/master a skill and take home their creation(s). However, independent children are free to make whatever they like.
Note: It's important that everyone brings a piece of clothing (whatsoever) to the session, as the whole idea is to teach children to reuse/upcycle.
May 03: Turn a T-shirt into a Bag
May 10: Learn Some Cool Stitches
May 17: Print & Pattern Design with Recycled Objects
May 24:Stencil & Paint Your Top
Let's Make Fashion Accessories
June 07: Save Some Old Clothes
June 14: Kawaii Pocket Hugs (Special Father's Day)
June 21: no workshop
June 28: Easy Stencil on Clothes
July 05: Let's Make Scrunchies!
July 12: No-sew Tiny Pillows
July 19: Cut Your Tees for Summer
*Would your child want to do more sewing? painting/printing on clothes? making accessories/bags? transforming their old clothes? *
Please share your feedback with me so I can tailor future sessions!
Send your ideas to @WeMakeKidsClub on Instagram or by email at wemakekidsclub@gmail.com.