
A 6-day workshop to learn the basics of sustainable clothing design. With an introduction to design and altering patterns, more sustainable ways of sewing and construction, with optional indigo dying, resulting in making a pair of trousers or a skirt to take with you at the end of the week.
The workshop will be led by Laura Akins, a founder and sustainable fashion designer based in England, currently working with multiple brands to develop sustainable clothing ranges whilst running her own sustainable brand A-KINS, producing 100% organic adjustable clothing.
With over 12 years of experience in multi-product design, including outerwear, wovens, jersey, knitwear and swimwear, Laura has gained vast knowledge of sustainable design and construction. Passionate about quality products, good fit and sustainable solutions to have the least impact on the planet as possible.
Pricing: EUROS: conversion to $ varies.
Shared Room: 3100€ (one room two queen beds)
Private Room: 3250€
Extra Guest: non-participant: 1000€ (shared bed)
Extra Guest participant: 2100€ (depending on space available)

Welcome Dinner on the terrace with Galettes by Zoé
Get settled into rooms
Morning walk down the Senda de Oso
Studio: Introduction to design
La Comida (afternoon meal) by Lu
Studio: Pattern Work
Dinner on the terrace
Studio: Cut fabric
Studio: Introduction to sustainable sewing techniques
La Comida (afternoon meal)
Studio: Practice Tequniques/begin sewing
Dinner on the terrace
Studio: Front and back pocket detail
Guided local tour of pre-Romanesque church
La Comida (afternoon meal)
Studio Time
Dinner in town La Chabolla
Hike up Marabio- Stunning mountain top
La Comida (afternoon meal)
Studio: Sew together side seams and crotch
Dinner on the terrace
Studio: Sew hems and waistband
La Comida
Studio: Final touches, belt loops, bar tacks, lables
Dinner on the terrace
Studio: Indigo dye bath
La Comida
Studio: Extra time to finish
Dinner at Bar Narciso
Good byes! Until Next Time!
Besos y Abrazos