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Alton Fashion Futures CIC Empowering Communities

At Alton Fashion Futures CIC, we believe fashion can be a powerful tool for confidence, creativity, and opportunity.

We deliver free, community-focused fashion workshops that help young people aged 16-25 and adults aged 25+ develop practical skills, build confidence, and explore pathways into education and employment.

As a Community Interest Company (CIC), our work is rooted in social value and community impact.

If you feel inspired to support our mission, you can donate at the bottom of the page. Every contribution helps us reach more people and create more opportunities.

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Design Your Future Today

BE A VOLUNTEER!

Join us in shaping confident young fashion designers and skilled professionals through our hands-on workshops.

Workshops & Events

Creative fashion skills, confidence, and employability

Beginner-friendly workshops in fashion design and pattern making for young people aged 16-25 and adults aged 25+  in Enfield

What We Offer

We provide practical, hands-on workshops in:

  • Fashion design

  • Sewing and garment construction

  • Pattern cutting and drafting

Our sessions combine creative learning with employability support, helping participants build:

✔ Confidence
✔ Technical skills
✔ Creative thinking
✔ Awareness of fashion career pathways

All workshops are inclusive, supportive, and beginner-friendly — no previous experience needed.

Who It’s For

  • Young people exploring creative futures

  • Adults interested in learning new skills

  • Individuals facing barriers to education or employment

  • Anyone curious about fashion and design

What Participants Learn

Workshops may include:

  • Fashion drawing basics

  • Understanding garment structure

  • Dart manipulation

  • Drafting a skirt, bodice, sleeve, or trouser block

  • Pattern adaptations and basic manipulation

  • Introduction to fashion career pathways

Who Delivers the Workshops

Workshops are delivered by a:

✔ QTLS-qualified fashion teacher
✔ Experienced fashion practitioner
✔ Supportive and inclusive educator

We create a safe, welcoming space where everyone can learn at their own pace.

Partners & Referrals

We work in partnership with:

  • Jobcentre Plus

  • Youth services

  • Libraries

  • Community organisations

Together, we connect people to creative opportunities and future pathways.

Support Our Work

As a CIC, our workshops are free to participants.
If you would like to support our work, donations help us continue delivering creative opportunities to the community.

 

7-week pattern-making class

Class schedule:

Friday 27 March 2026 Enfield Library

Time: 11 am - 2 pm

Friday 10 April 2026 Edmonton Library

Friday 17 April 2026 Edmonton Library

Friday 01 May 2026 Edmonton Library

Friday 08 May 2026 Edmonton Library

Friday 15 May 2026 Edmonton Library

Friday 22 May 2026 Edmonton Library

Time: 2:00 PM - 4: 30 PM

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