A visit to the Fashion Museum supports learning in a range of
subjects including history, art and design.
Manipulating fashion
This session allows students to explore and understand how
designers from the past and present have utilised fabric in a
creative way. The focus of the session will be on the fine
detail – ruching, gathering, smocking, buttoning etc. Students
will explore the displays, make drawings and take photographs to
identify the key shapes and structures of the fashions on display.
From these research activities they will develop the structuring
ideas that drive their designs using a variety of media and
materials.
Work experience placements are offered to students from age
16 years. All placements are unpaid and are subject to
availability and an interview. We welcome teachers’ visits and
can accommodate risk assessments as required.
Download a leaflet here about Fashion Museum Activity
sessions in 2012
E-mail fashion_enquiries@bathnes.gov.uk
for more information.
Adjusting a dress for display