Re: Fashion Challenge 2026

This is a FREE creative week-long workshop and competition for young people aged 13 to 18 years, offered by British Textile Biennial, University of Lancashire and the Gawthorpe Textiles Collection .

Work with fashion design mentors to create repurposed and up-cycled outfits, style your looks in a professional photo shoot and maybe win a prize for the best design. No previous textiles or sewing experience necessary - we will teach you basic sewing and pattern cutting skills!

DATES: 

Taking place from Monday 3rd - Friday 7th August from 10am - 3pm

VENUE:

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
Suite 26, Unit 2, Northlight House,
Pendle Road, 

Brierfield, BB9 5FL

BOOKING: Places are limited, please email events@gawthorpetextiles.org.uk to sign up or find out more