Abba Gate UK

15/06/2026

From Sketch to Textile. Where tradition meets textile art, inspired by our Tribal Mark theme.

15/06/2026

Some pages from my textile design sketchbook. Mixed media experiments with hand block printing, shapes and colour.

12/06/2026

Throwback to last summer’s Fashion Design Workshop! ✨ Seeing everyone bring their sketches to life and create beautiful garments was so inspiring.
This year we’re levelling up — our new Fashion & Textiles Workshop lets participants design and create their own textiles from scratch before turning them into wearable pieces! 🧵🎨 Who’s excited?
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11/06/2026

Design once, create everywhere. ✨ Took some time during my break to customise our mouse pad. 🫶

01/06/2026

🎨 Fashion & Textile Design Summer Workshop 2026

CREATE. DESIGN. TRANSFORM.

A hands-on creative experience for young people aged 10–18 where participants will learn to create unique fabric designs and transform them into wearable garments.

Throughout the workshop, students will explore:
✨ Fashion illustration and sketching
✨ Textile design and surface pattern creation
✨ Fabric printing and Shibori techniques
✨ Fabric painting and embellishment
✨ Mood board development
✨ Basic sewing skills and garment construction

All materials will be provided. Participants are kindly asked to bring their own packed lunch.

📅 Week 1: 6–10 July 2026
📅 Week 2: 13–17 July 2026
📅 Week 3: 20–24 July 2026

⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Abba Gate Studio
6, Whitehall Crescent
Dundee DD1 4AU

💷 Standard Fee: £250 per week

Book your workshop
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www.abbagate.com/courses

30/05/2026

Weekend roundup ☺️
My custom baggy trousers are finished and ready to wear, while textile design has just come off the printer and is one step closer to becoming a garment.
Creating. Printing. Sewing. Growing. One design at a time.

29/05/2026

From carving the foam stamp by hand to layering each batik print onto silk, this piece carries a story in every mark.inspired by our signature Tribal Mark, transformed handmade patterns into a flowing one-shoulder silhouette — bold, asymmetric, and effortlessly expressive.

A fusion of craft, culture, texture, and wearable art.
Handcrafted from start to finish.

16/03/2026