The ForJo Fashion Voyage
Thoughtfully designed for young fashion enthusiasts to dive into the world of fashion design, sewing, and self-expression.
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Our progressive 8-stage pathway that nurtures creativity, technical skill, and self-expression. Students progress by ability, not age, moving from first stitches to signature collections and professional-ready portfolios.
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Average stage durations are provided as a guide, but every student moves at their own pace. Twice a year, all students have the opportunity to showcase their creations in our studio runway events.
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Sessions run weekly during term-time for 10 weeks per term, with each session lasting 2 hours and costing £25 per session.
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Seasonal Design Labs & Masterclasses
"Intensive holiday workshops and short courses"
From Spring Break to Christmas, our labs and masterclasses offer creative deep-dives into trend-forward themes.
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Examples Include:
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Streetwear Storytelling
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Sustainable Style Lab
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Creative Draping & Couture Skills
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Accessories, Upcycling & Fashion Tech
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Perfect for both newcomers and returning students ready to experiment and extend their skills.
The ForJo Fashion Collective
"Advanced mentoring and brand-building program"
Invitation-Only Elite Program and ForJo’s most exclusive offering — students accepted into the Collective will work on personal capsule collections, portfolios, or entrepreneurial projects.
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Includes:​
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Elite program for top students
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Portfolio development
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Mentorship with industry professionals
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Showcase at the Annual Designer’s Runway
Fashion Entrepreneurship Programs
"From creative concept to conscious brand"
The Fashion Entrepreneurship Track is designed to empower the next generation of fashion change-makers, young innovators who are ready to think beyond design and step into the world of branding, business, and purpose-driven fashion. Each course offers hands-on, age-appropriate guidance in turning ideas into action, blending creative thinking with real-world fashion business skills.
Design to Brand
"Turn vision into value"
This introductory course bridges the gap between creativity and commerce, guiding students through the fundamentals of transforming design concepts into tangible, marketable products.
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What Students Will Learn:
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Visual storytelling and mood board creation
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How to name and define your brand identity
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Basic business planning: from sketch to shelf
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Product development from concept to prototype
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Introduction to pricing, packaging, and presentation​
Outcome: Mini brand portfolio and product prototype
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No prior business experience required
Ideal for ages 13–16 | Duration: 12 weeks​
Teen Start-Up Studio
"Launch your own fashion mini-venture"
This immersive program dives deeper into entrepreneurship, focusing on branding, digital marketing, and e-commerce fundamentals. Perfect for young creators with entrepreneurial dreams and bold design ideas.
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What Students Will Explore:
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Creating a business model around your fashion ideas
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Social media marketing & content creation
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Brand photography and styling
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Setting up a simple online shop (mock store)
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Pitching your brand with confidence
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Outcome: A working brand concept and mini launch campaign
Ideal for ages 14–16 | Duration: 12–16 weeks
Ethical Fashion 101
"Design with purpose. Create with impact"
This course introduces students to the future of fashion: sustainability, circular design, and responsible creativity. They’ll explore how values can shape brands—and how fashion can be a force for good.
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Topics Include:
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Upcycling and zero-waste design practices
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Sustainable fabrics and supply chain basics
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Ethics in branding and storytelling
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DIY sustainable projects: tote bags, patchwork tees, reworked denim
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How to research and communicate your brand’s values
​Outcome: A sustainable capsule concept and eco-brand pitch
Open to ages 12–16 | Ideal companion to other programs