This half term in Art, Year 5 have been learning all about fashion design, exploring how designers take inspiration from the world around them.

The children have been introduced to the work of Alice Fox and Rahul Mishra, learning how these designers create sustainable collections inspired by the environment. They were fascinated to see how natural materials, textures, and patterns can influence fashion, and how designers think carefully about the impact their work has on the world.

After exploring these artists, the children used their ideas to design their own environmentally inspired outfits. They thought carefully about colours, textures, and shapes, considering how their designs could reflect nature.

This week, the children brought their creations to life by making their very own outfits to fit a mannequin. Using card and foam, they practised important skills such as:

The children showed great focus and creativity as they transformed their ideas into 3D pieces. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they worked through each stage of the process.

The final outfits were fantastic, with each child creating a unique and imaginative design. We are so proud of how hard the children worked and the creativity they demonstrated throughout this project.