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  • OPEN CALL
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    • Clothing Design
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    • Climbing
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    • Figure Painting
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Clothing Design with Laura Akins

May 29 to June 5

In this world of fast fashion, have you ever wondered exactly how to make your own bespoke clothing? Clothing that fits. Clothing that moves with you and feels amazing, made with organic cloth or reused old fabric? In this extra-ordinary 6-day workshop lead by Laura Akins, a sustainable fashion designer with her own beautifully curated brand A-KINS, you will learn the basics of clothing design and tailoring. 

This is an introduction to design and pattern alteration, sustainable ways of sewing and construction that will lead the way from a few yards of organic fabric into either pants, shorts, or a skirt. The pattern you make and the skills you learn, will allow you to continue to create with endless possibilities once at home. 

The last day of the workshop will be an introduction to indigo dying with Beth Van De Water. 


Local hikes and cultural activities are scheduled as well. 


Pricing: EUROS includes 21% VAT 

Shared Room: 3900€  (one room two queen beds)

Private Room:  4300€


Price includes stay at Senda d'Arte, breakfasts, catered mid day meals, light dinners, wine, entry fees to museums, local group transportation, and materials.  Plan to go out to 2-3 meals on your own. 


DOES NOT INCLUDE Travel to San Martin de Teverga. 


For an extra guest in a shared bed either partaking in the workshop or simply a partner with a plan to wander independently during the workshop, please inquire. 


Meet your INstructor: Laura Akins

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.


Experience

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. 

Ethos

 “Never feeling like the right size or shape because most clothing is fit to a standard fit model. I wanted to create a brand that would be inclusive of all shapes and sizes. Products that you could invest in, that were durable and that you could keep as your body changes throughout the seasons of your life.” 

Week at a glance

May 29: Arrival

Welcome Dinner on the terrace with Galettes by Zoé

Get settled into rooms 

May 30: Senda de Oso Walk + Intro to Design + Pattern Work

Morning walk down the Senda de Oso

Studio: Introduction to design

La Comida (afternoon meal) by Lu

Studio: Pattern Work

Dinner on the terrace

May 31: Cut Fabric + Sewing Techniques

Studio: Cut fabric

Studio: Introduction to sustainable sewing techniques

La Comida (afternoon meal)

Studio: Practice Tequniques/begin sewing

Dinner on the terrace

June 1: Pocket Details + Church Tour

Studio: Front and back pocket detail

Guided local tour of pre-Romanesque church

La Comida (afternoon meal)

Studio Time

Dinner in town La Chabolla

June 2: Hike Marabio + Side Seams

Hike up Marabio- Stunning mountain top

La Comida (afternoon meal)

Studio: Sew together side seams and crotch

Dinner on the terrace

June 3: Hems + Waistband + Final Touches

Studio: Sew hems and waistband 

La Comida

Studio: Final touches, belt loops, bar tacks, lables

Dinner on the terrace

June 4: Indigo Dye Bath

Studio: Indigo dye bath

La Comida

Studio: Extra time to finish

Dinner at Bar Narciso

June 5: Departure

Good byes! Until Next Time!

Besos y Abrazos

Connect with Laura Akins

 

@a_kins_studio

 www.a-kins.com

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