Fondazione Ferragamo | Children’s Workshops

A series of educational workshops dedicated to children aged 6 to 12 and their families. Children, together with their accompanying adults, will take part in a creative activity to design fashion accessories using recycled materials, promoting a circular and sustainable approach to creativity.

The goal is to share with younger generations the core values—aligned with the mission of Fondazione Ferragamo—that have shaped both Salvatore Ferragamo’s work and the foundations of Made in Italy: artisanal passion, technological innovation, creativity, connection to local culture, the courage to experiment, and the determination to follow one’s dreams.

Atelier Sostenibile: Il Foulard
Age: 6–9 years

Saturday, June 7th
Time: 5.00–6.15 pm

Participants will discover the delicate process of crafting a silk scarf. Afterwards, children will receive a cardboard reproduction of a Ferragamo scarf to customize using their own imagination. The scarf becomes a “canvas” to decorate through collage techniques, colors, and recycled fabrics and materials. The Fondazione Ferragamo staff will guide participants through each step.

Phase I: Introduction to scarf design and printing

Phase II: Material selection

Phase III: Scarf creation using collage techniques

Phase IV: Final touches

Atelier Sostenibile: Ready to Wear
Age: 9–12 years

Saturday, July 5th
Time: 5.00–6.15 pm

Young fashion designers will take on an exciting challenge: to design and create a full look based on recycling, reuse, and experimentation. Working in small groups, they will share ideas, solutions, and skills while dressing mannequins. Participants will be guided step by step by the Fondazione Ferragamo staff.

Phase I: Introduction to the world of fashion design

Phase II: Brainstorming and project concept

Phase III: Sketching and task division

Phase IV: Material selection

Phase V: Outfit creation on the mannequin and optional accessories

Atelier Sostenibile: La Scarpa
Age: 6–12 years

Saturday, August 2nd
Time: 5.00–6.15 pm

Children will take on the role of true shoemakers, crafting a real shoe using repurposed materials and working on a wooden last, just like industry professionals. Each child will work individually and be supported by Fondazione Ferragamo staff throughout the process.

Phase I: Introduction to the world of fashion and footwear

Phase II: Material selection

Phase III: Upper creation and optional decoration

Phase IV: Assembly of the upper and sole on the wooden last

Phase V: Final touches