Parent & Child Creative Workshop

Fashion Dolls:
Make, Dress & Tell Stories

Join fashion designer and educator Penny Warner for a fun, relaxed and imaginative parent-and-child workshop where families will make and personalise their own soft fashion doll to take home.


Using fabric scraps, recycled materials, simple sewing techniques and plenty of imagination, families will create a unique doll character inspired by fashion, storytelling, creativity and play.


Starting with a simple doll template, children and grown-ups will sew, stuff and assemble their doll before bringing it to life with hairstyles, facial features, clothing, accessories and decorative details using ribbons, buttons, trims and recycled materials.


Families will have the opportunity to design outfits for their doll, develop its character and personality, and sketch additional fashion ideas to continue the creative journey at home.


Along the way, you and your child will explore creativity, sustainability, self-expression and the joy of making together.


This relaxed, hands-on workshop is suitable for children and parents of all abilities and offers a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time together while creating a unique keepsake to take home.

Where

In Person 

11 Miners Way,
CT3 3AW

Current Dates

1st Aug
11am -2pm

22nd Aug
11am- 2pm

Max per booking

Family of 2
or 
Family of 3

Price

£69.99

a 1-day workshop

What Families Will Explore

  • Simple hand sewing and making techniques
  • Working with fabric scraps and recycled materials
  • Doll making and character design
  • Creating clothing and accessories
  • Fashion sketching and outfit ideas
  • Storytelling through design
  • Sustainability and creative reuse
  • Making together in a relaxed, supportive environment
We will provide all materials needed for this workshop.

Who can Join?

This workshop is designed for children and their grown-ups to enjoy together.

It is suitable for children who enjoy making, fashion, dolls, dressing up, drawing or storytelling, and for parents, carers, grandparents or family members who would like to create alongside their child.

No previous sewing experience is needed. The workshop is designed to be fun, supportive and suitable for all abilities, with guidance provided throughout.

Children must attend with an adult. We allow a maximum of 2 children per 1 adult for this workshop.

What's Included

  • All materials and sewing tools

  • Step-by-step guidance from our experienced tutors

  • A completed fashion doll to take home

  • Light refreshments provided

    • Join Us

    Spaces for the in-person workshops are limited to only 6 families in a class, so early booking is encouraged. You would receive a link to select your preferred date to attend when booking.

    When booking, please make sure you select and pay for the correct number of children attending:

    Family of 2: £69.99

    Family of 3: £89.99

    If you would like to book for more than a family of 3, please email us before booking so we can discuss whether this can be accommodated.

    Meet the Tutor - Penny Warner

    Penny Warner is a womenswear designer, fashion consultant, and educator with over 40 years of experience in the fashion industry and more than 18 years teaching fashion design.

    She currently teaches in higher education, alongside her role at Kent School of Fashion.
    Throughout her career, Penny has worked with leading fashion brands including Designers at Debenhams (Jasper Conran, Matthew Williamson, Jenny Packham and John Rocha), Monsoon, Marks & Spencer, ASOS, Pepe Jeans, Boohoo, and Sahara London.

    Her industry experience spans trend forecasting, design development, product development, and sustainable fashion practice.

    Passionate about nurturing creativity and confidence, Penny enjoys helping learners of all ages explore fashion through hands-on design and making. Her workshops encourage experimentation, creative thinking, and self-expression, supporting participants to develop ideas from initial inspiration through to finished outcomes.

    Whether working with children, teenagers, or adults, she creates an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can enjoy the creative process and discover their own unique approach to fashion.

    Frequently asked questions

    What would we cover?

    During the workshop, families will be guided step by step to create their own soft fashion doll using a simple template, fabric scraps, trims and recycled materials. You will explore simple hand sewing, optional machine sewing for those who already sew, stuffing and assembling the doll, then bringing it to life with clothing, accessories, hairstyles, features and storytelling details.

    Do I need to bring a sewing machine?

    No, you do not need to bring a sewing machine. We have sewing machines available at the school.
    Families who already have sewing experience may use a sewing machine during the workshop, with tutor guidance where needed. Those who are new to sewing, or would prefer not to use a machine, can complete their doll using hand sewing techniques instead.

    When can I arrive for my class?

    You may arrive up to 15 minutes before the class to get settled in. We appreciate you arriving on time to be able to start the session promptly. 

    What is the Address?

    Kent School of Fashion
    Unit 11, Miners Way Business Park
    Aylesham
    CT3 3AW 

    Is there parking?

    Yes! There is ample free parking available on-site. We kindly advise not to park directly outside the door; instead, feel free to use the road parking within the premises, behind the school unit or the car park by Garrity House.

    I have more questions.

    If you have not found an answer to your questions here, we are available to provide you more information you may need.
    Send a Text /WhatsApp Message on 07770 974940
    Call on 07770 974940 / 01304 505086
    Email hello@kentschooloffashion.com

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    Our mission is to provide the highest CreativeArts learning, in an enabling and supportive environment to positively impact our learners. 

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    • 11 Miners Way,
      Canterbury 
      CT3 3AW
      United Kingdom 
    • hello@kentschooloffashion.com 
    • 01304 505086
      07770 974940
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