MINIANI delivers creative fashion workshops for young audiences, combining hand sewing, design thinking and making in a calm, supportive studio culture. Sessions are beginner friendly and designed to help participants feel safe to try, learn step by step, and leave proud of what they create.
MINIANI’s learning is simple and supportive: Spark → Plan → Build → Level up → Share. Participants develop inspiration boards, explore materials, learn foundational hand-sewing techniques, and personalise their work through design choices—often using second-hand and donated textiles to support upcycling and waste reduction.
MINIANI workshops are delivered in schools and community settings, with tailored programs available by request. Programs can run as one off sessions, holiday intensives, or multi week series, depending on your audience, space and goals.
Youth Centres (ages 12 to 18)
Creative fashion and making workshops designed for engagement, confidence building and self expression in a safe, supportive space. Sessions include gentle check ins, clear guidance, and choice based projects that help participants feel seen and empowered.
Multiple session workshops (3 to 6 sessions)
- Denim upcycling series (functional items)
- Corset and creativity (design and construction)
- Fashion design journey for beginners
Single workshop examples
- Tote bag personalisation
- T shirt redesign and decoration
- Favourite accessory making
- Visual moodboard creation
Community Centres, Charities, Companies and Studios
One off creative workshops designed for connection, wellbeing and shared making. Sessions are inclusive and uplifting, supporting creative confidence, gentle social connection and a positive group experience.
Single workshop examples
- MINIANI kit “make together” workshop
- Tote bag personalisation
- T shirt redesign and decoration
- Upcycling and repair workshop
- Custom themed workshop by request
Primary Schools After Hours Fashion Club (Years 3 to 6)
A calm, creative after school club that introduces fashion design through hands on making. Students build focus, confidence and positive connection while developing skills step by step.
Club program (8 to 12 sessions)
- Fashion design journey for beginners
- 2D to 3D thinking (sketch to shape)
- Hand sewing foundations and safe tool use
- Inspiration gathering through moodboards and sketchbooks
- Embellishment, personalisation and finishing techniques
High Schools (Years 7 to 9)
Workshops that combine practical fashion skills with design thinking and self expression. Sessions support confidence and independence through clear guidance, creative choice and a respectful, safe space to experiment.
Workshop examples (1 to 5 sessions)
- Fashion design fundamentals (concept to creation)
- Hand sewing techniques and construction skills
- Patterns to garment process (beginner level)
- Upcycling and garment redesign (unique textile items)
