SFW HUB: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
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BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 〰️
Introducing SFW Hub: Birmingham City University. Led by the teams behind the BA Fashion Business and Promotion and BA Fashion Design courses at Birmingham City University.
WHAT’S ON?
tuesday 29 SEPTEMBER
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Times: 10:00am-11:15am
Explore creative circular fashion practices through hands-on activities including Sashiko mending, Shibori indigo upcycling, manifesto development, a swap shop, and make-do-and-mend workshops. All materials supplied but opportunity to bring garments to mend if wanted. Suitable for all skill levels. Free to attend, suitable for 18+.
Location: Parkside - The Shell
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Times: 11:30am-12:30pm
Discover sustainable fashion through hands-on activities including Hidden Letters pattern cutting, sustainable brand analysis, sustainable textiles exploration, and copper pendant stamping workshops. All materials supplied, suitable for all skill levels. Free to attend, ages 18+ only.
Location: Parkside - The Shell
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Times: 1.30pm-3.00pm
Gain insights from industry professionals, academics, and practitioners exploring fashion's future, digital innovation, sustainability, emerging careers, and the skills needed to thrive in a changing industry. All materials provided, suitable for all skill levels. Free to attend, ages 18+.
Location: Parkside - The Shell
VENUE ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible venue with on ground floor in the Parkside Building.
Address: The Parkside Building, 5 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD.
MEET YOUR HOSTS:
The Fashion Department at Birmingham City University (BCU), based in the City Centre Parkside Building, is a renowned creative hub focusing on craftsmanship, sustainability, and digital innovation.
It prepares students for high-level industry roles through courses in fashion design, communication, business, and promotion, offering industry-standard studios and strong professional links. Led by the teams behind the BA Fashion Business and Promotion and BA Fashion Design. BCU is committed to industry collaboration, and empowering future-focused, socially responsible talent.
The Birmingham City University Hub is holding the 'Sustainable Fashion: One Big Day' which will bring together students, academics, industry professionals, and innovators to explore the future of sustainable fashion. Through inspiring talks, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and interactive activities, the Hub will showcase emerging ideas, digital innovation, responsible business practices, and sustainable career pathways. It will provide students with valuable insights into the evolving fashion industry while encouraging collaboration, creativity, and positive change.
