A fashion studio pop-up is set to open at Liverpool's Metquarter this summer, offering young people the chance to develop their design skills through a series of hands-on workshops focused on sewing, fashion illustration and millinery.
KD Club Summer Studio Launch
The KD Club Summer Studio will launch on the ground floor of the city centre location at the end of June, providing a dedicated space for pre-teens, teenagers and families to explore their creativity throughout the summer holidays.
The studio is the latest venture from Liverpool fashion designer Kirsty Doyle, founder of The KD Club. Doyle built her career in the city's fashion scene, designing occasion wear and bridal collections.
Workshops on Offer
Among the sessions on offer are beginner sewing classes, where participants aged eight to 16 can learn the fundamentals of sewing and fashion construction while creating a project to take home. The workshops will run on selected Thursdays throughout July and are designed to provide an accessible introduction to garment making.
For aspiring designers, the Fashion Designer for the Day workshops will offer an insight into the creative process behind fashion design. Participants will learn how to develop concepts, create mood boards and sketch garments, helping them transform ideas into finished designs. Separate sessions will be available for pre-teens aged eight to 12 and teenagers aged 12 to 16.
All materials are provided as part of the workshops, with tickets priced at £25 per person.
Programme Dates
The programme begins with a sold-out Beginners Sewing Class on July 2, followed by a series of Fashion Designer for the Day workshops and additional sewing sessions throughout July and August. Further workshops are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Workshop dates include:
- Thursday July 2, 5pm to 7pm – Beginners Sewing Class (sold out)
- Saturday July 4, 10am to 12pm – Pre-Teen Fashion Designer for a Day
- Saturday July 4, 12pm to 2pm – Teen Fashion Designer for a Day
- Thursday July 9, 5pm to 7pm – Beginners Sewing Class
- Saturday July 11, 10am to 12pm – Pre-Teen Fashion Designer for a Day
- Saturday July 11, 12pm to 2pm – Teen Fashion Designer for a Day
- Thursday July 16, 5pm to 7pm – Beginners Sewing Class
- Thursday August 13, 10am to 12pm – Pre-Teen Fashion Designer for a Day
- Thursday August 13, 12pm to 2pm – Teen Fashion Designer for a Day
Additional workshops will be announced via The KD Club website over the coming weeks.
Reactions from the Founders
Speaking about the launch, Kirsty said: "I'm delighted to be back in the Metquarter where it all began for the KD Fashion Brand. The Metquarter is in the heart of the city centre, and we are so excited to welcome so many new budding designers to the studio this summer."
Jennina O'Neill, centre manager at Metquarter, added: "We're delighted to welcome Kirsty Doyle back to Metquarter with The KD Club Summer Studio. The KD Club brings a unique concept to the centre, offering young creatives access to carefully curated workshops that provide something new and exciting for visitors. At Metquarter, we’re committed to creating a vibrant and diverse destination where we champion local talent, and the arrival of The KD Club further strengthens the mix of brands and destinations available for shoppers and visitors of the centre to enjoy."
