Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

The Manchester Fashion Institute runs an exciting programme enabling Club members to explore a range of aspects of the fashion industry such as fashion illustration, pattern cutting, ethical fashion, buying and merchandising. Looking at Fashion through different lenses, from marketing to construction, club members get to work alongside specialist technicians, staff and students, as well as use workshops to develop their own designs, produce garments and ideas.

The Saturday Club provides members with a unique opportunity to understand that there are more aspects to studying fashion than just designing clothes. It allows them to explore their creativity, while developing their understanding of the fashion industry, consider your ethical beliefs and views on sustainability, ethical fashion, and waste, while also learning to share ideas, collaborate and communicate your thoughts creatively. This is achieved with support from brilliant lecturers from within the Fashion Institute and current students who can give insight into university life.

Club members also take part in national events including Masterclasses with leading industry professionals and the Summer Show, where Saturday Clubs nationwide exhibit their work in a public exhibition – all for free!

Explore this Club’s previous Masterclasses:
Fashion illustration with Richard Malone
Puppets and stop motion animation with Alexander McQueen
Sneaker sculptures with Helen Kirkum
Sportswear with Nike
Trend-spotting with WGSN
Visual-merchandising with Stacey Bateman, Jigsaw

Applications for this Club are now closed. You can complete the application form to join the waiting list.

Club dates:
20 January 2024 - 15 June 2024
Saturdays, 10:30 - 13:30

Manchester Metropolitan University
Cavendish Building
Manchester
M15 6BG

I think the Club is an amazing way to get involved with subjects that you are passionate about that you don’t get the opportunity to experience in school

Club member, Manchester Fashion Institute

It’s really made her think about the future – about things she’d like to study and has also opened her eyes to a range of careers related to the fashion industry.

Parent, Manchester Metropolitan University Fashion&Business Saturday Club

Not a week went past without us learning something new and especially fun

Club member, Manchester Fashion Institute

I have seen her confidence grow as a person meeting new people and dealing with different situations. She has become so much more experimental and exciting in her textile making and fashion choice, the sewing machine is always out!

Parent, Manchester Metropolitan University Fashion&Business Saturday Club

It has helped me be certain in what I want to do in college, and I can also carry the skills that I learnt in the Club into my school work

Club member, Manchester Fashion Institute

The Club is a great way to learn about the industry and what career paths are available

Club member, Manchester Fashion Institute

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