Program Details
2025 Cost:
USD 200
3-Day:
July 1 – July 3, 2025
Location:
Main Campus
Time:
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Program Overview
This fashion design workshop in Lebanon offers high school students an intensive, hands-on experience of the fashion design process, from concept to creation. Participants will explore key aspects of fashion design including fashion illustration, textile experimentation, felt-making, upcycling, and sewing.
The program helps students develop their creative skills while delving into the importance of sustainability in fashion. By the end of the workshop, students will have created their own fashion illustrations, crafted a unique textile piece, and upcycled a garment into a wearable fashion item, all while gaining valuable insight into fashion design education in Lebanon.
Whether you want to study fashion design in Lebanon or simply explore your creative potential, this workshop will provide you with a deeper understanding of the fashion industry and the skills needed for a career in design.
Day
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Activity |
Time |
| Day 1 |
Fashion Collage Exploration: Creating a mixed-media collage for design inspiration |
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. |
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Introduction to Fashion Illustration: Understanding body proportions, fabric rendering, and illustration techniques |
10:45 - 11:30 a.m.
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Break |
11:30 - 11:45 a.m.
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Hands-on Illustration Workshop: Developing sketches using various mediums |
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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Break |
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. |
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Finalizing the Illustration: Refining and completing fashion sketches |
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
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Wrap-up and Reflection: Group discussion on creative concepts and inspirations |
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. |
| Day 2 |
Introduction to Textile and Felt Design: Understanding the fundamentals of textile manipulation |
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
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Hands-on Felt-Making Workshop: Transforming raw fibers into structured textiles |
10:45 - 11:30 a.m.
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Break |
11:30 - 11:45 a.m. |
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Creating a Fashion Accessory: Designing and crafting a felt-based bag, pouch, or decorative panel |
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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Break |
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. |
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Finalizing the Textile Project: Refinement and finishing touches
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1:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
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Wrap-up and Reflection: Discussion on materiality and its role in fashion |
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. |
| Day 3 |
Introduction to Sustainable Fashion: Exploring the importance of upcycling and eco-friendly design practices
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10:00 - 10:45 a.m. |
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Hands-on Sewing and Pattern Modification: Learning sewing techniques and simple pattern alterations |
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
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Break |
11:30 - 11:45 a.m. |
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Upcycling Project Workshop: Transforming old garments into stylish, wearable fashion pieces |
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Break |
12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
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Final Presentation and Group Critique: Showcasing completed upcycled fashion items |
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
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Closing Ceremony and Certificate Distribution: Best works recognized, certificate handout, and group photo |
2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
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Participants
- Open to school students (Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12)
Outcomes for Participants
By the end of the program, participants will:
- Master Fashion Illustration – Learn figure proportions, fabric rendering, and sketching techniques.
- Hands-on Textile Creation – Explore felt-making techniques and design a fashion accessory.
- Sustainable Fashion Awareness – Learn upcycling methods and apply them to a real garment.
- Practical Sewing Skills – Understand essential sewing techniques and pattern modification.
- Leave with original fashion sketches, textile pieces, and upcycled designs.
Trainer Profile
- Mia Maria Mikhael holds a Master’s Degree in Fashion Communication and Styling from Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Milan, Italy, and a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design from Notre Dame University-Louaize, Lebanon.
Certificate of Attendance
All participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance on the final day of the program, distributed by the Ramez G. Chagoury Faculty of Architecture, Arts, and Design.
Fees and Registration
Total Cost: USD 200.
Non-refundable registration fee: USD 50.
Contact Information
For more details or inquiries, please contact the Department of Architecture or Ms. Mia Maria Mikhael:
E-mail: mmikhael@ndu.edu.lb
Phone: +961 76 364 865