2020 Event

African Textile Heritage Event Day

Tuesday 16 June 2020, 11am - 4pm
  • Free

This is an online fashion workshop and exhibition celebrating the heritage of African fashion and culture heritage.

In a new way of delivering their tried and trusted workshops, Caramel Rock will introduce you to the world of fashion with a remote learning experience detailing the incredible stories behind the designers and learning about African textile design.  Learners will be given the tools and resources to create their own pattern cutting fashion dress in the convenience of your own home.

Participants may submit a 10-page sketchbook of designs and artwork in order to exhibit at the online event.

This workshop is also part of London Festival of Architecture


Planning your day:

11am-12.30pm: Day 1 activities: Live African Heritage fashion workshop

12.30-1pm: Break for practitioner and participants

1pm-2pm:  Industry expert live Q&A

2pm-3pm: day 1 activities continue: African Heritage fashion workshop

3-4pm – day 1 Live Industry talk

Archive Event: Please note this event was part of the 2020 events programme and the details provided are for your information only.

How to Attend

This is a live online event hosted on Zoom.

Register for free to receive joining instructions.

Register Free

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