THIS CLASS IS PART OF MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL’S FASHION CULTURE PROGRAM
In this Deconstruct Fashion workshop, we’re going to look at how to deconstruct and reconstruct a worn-out or no-longer worn garment, through tearing, cutting, hand stitching and other techniques of fabric manipulation.
Garments contains stories about how we see ourselves. When the garment is on or off the body, it has a different meaning to it.
Through this workshop we’re going to break down some self care strategies while deconstructing fashion.
What we will cover?
In this workshop you will learn how to deconstruct an item from your wardrobe that you would like to give new life to.
You can transform this item into:
- A new garment
- Abstract sculpture
- 2D wall art etc
This workshop is perfect for people who are interested in self-care, self expression through fashion, as well as fashion design.
What to bring
- 1 x worn-out or no longer wanted garment that you like to makeover
- Sewing thread
- Needle
- Scissors
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible Venue
- Gender Neutral Bathrooms
- Quiet Spaces
- Discounted Early Bird Tickets
- Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees
- Auslan Interpreted Upon Request
Who will be teaching?
Vivian Qiu (she/her) is a sentimental jewellery designer. She holds a Bachelor (Honours) degree in Fashion Design in RMIT. Her jewellery practice focuses on reflective designing based on emotions, stories, and memories.
She explores a variety of non-traditional materials in her practice, including rice fabric created by herself, recycled electrical wires, treated fabric and so on.
She has been running creative hands-on workshops since 2015. She has worked with Signal, City of Melbourne, Geelong Wool Museum, and Immigration Museum. You can follow her on Instagram.
Important info:
Photo by Anna Tarazevich from Pexels
Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just email Maddy (she/her) at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com