Business & Enterprise Workshops - Dragons Den & Fashion
Street Style Surgery
Both our Business & Enterprise Dragons Den and Fashion design workshops give young people the chance to get hands-on, creative, and confident. They’ll develop teamwork, problem-solving, and presentation skills while exploring real-world themes like sustainability, recycling, and ethical fashion.These sessions are fun, practical, and inspiring, whether pitching an eco-friendly product to the “dragons” or strutting their own street-style creation. With strong curriculum links and lasting impact, they’re the perfect way to blend learning with creativity.
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: All UK Regions
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Business & Enterprise: Dragons’ Den Design & Pitch
A hands-on workshop where young people design products from recycled materials, build teamwork skills, and pitch their ideas to a panel of “dragons” (teachers or even the headteacher). Led by entrepreneur Sissy Rooney, the session includes an intro to sustainability, creative product making, and a final business pitch covering costs, profit, and innovation.
Curriculum links: Business & Enterprise, Citizenship, Geography, Sustainability.
Young people gain: confidence, creativity, entrepreneurial skills, teamwork, awareness of recycling, and lots of fun.
Fashion Workshop: Street-Style T-Shirt Design
A lively workshop where participants customise a T-shirt with spray paints, stencils, and fabric pens – adding their own unique style. Fashion designer Sissy Rooney inspires with her story and shows examples before guiding the group through design, creation, and (optionally) a mini fashion show.
Workshop formats:
1.5–2 hr fast-fashion sessions
Half-day workshops with stencil making, mood-boards or illustration
Full-day workshops with extended creative options or multiple groups
Young people gain: creativity, confidence, fashion design experience, teamwork, ethical upcycling awareness, presentation skills and a stylish tee to keep!
✨ We can also create bespoke Business & Enterprise workshops to suit your needs , drop us a message to find out more.
A hands-on workshop where young people design products from recycled materials, build teamwork skills, and pitch their ideas to a panel of “dragons” (teachers or even the headteacher). Led by entrepreneur Sissy Rooney, the session includes an intro to sustainability, creative product making, and a final business pitch covering costs, profit, and innovation.
Curriculum links: Business & Enterprise, Citizenship, Geography, Sustainability.
Young people gain: confidence, creativity, entrepreneurial skills, teamwork, awareness of recycling, and lots of fun.
Fashion Workshop: Street-Style T-Shirt Design
A lively workshop where participants customise a T-shirt with spray paints, stencils, and fabric pens – adding their own unique style. Fashion designer Sissy Rooney inspires with her story and shows examples before guiding the group through design, creation, and (optionally) a mini fashion show.
Workshop formats:
1.5–2 hr fast-fashion sessions
Half-day workshops with stencil making, mood-boards or illustration
Full-day workshops with extended creative options or multiple groups
Young people gain: creativity, confidence, fashion design experience, teamwork, ethical upcycling awareness, presentation skills and a stylish tee to keep!
✨ We can also create bespoke Business & Enterprise workshops to suit your needs , drop us a message to find out more.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Citizenship
Team building
Click to read full text Citizenship Curriculum Links
Our workshops actively support the Citizenship curriculum by helping young people understand their role in society, the economy, and the environment. They promote participation, responsibility, and critical thinking through:
Active citizenship & participation, Pupils collaborate, make decisions as a team, and present their ideas, developing confidence to take part in group and community activities.
Social responsibility, Themes of sustainability, recycling, and ethical fashion encourage learners to think about how their choices impact others and the planet.
Democracy & debates, The “Dragons’ Den” pitch gives young people the chance to present, justify, and defend their ideas while responding to questions, echoing democratic processes.
Financial awareness, Exploring costs, pricing, and profit margins helps pupils understand economic participation and the role money plays in everyday life.
Respect & diversity, Fashion workshops encourage appreciation of individual expression, peer-to-peer support, and valuing different perspectives.
By linking creativity with responsibility, these workshops empower young people to see themselves as active citizens and future changemakers.
Design Technology
Materials
Click to read full text ur workshops bring Design & Technology learning objectives to life through hands-on, practical activities that develop creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills:
Designing & Developing Ideas, Pupils brainstorm, sketch, and plan their products or fashion designs, learning how to turn concepts into workable solutions.
Selecting & Using Materials, Participants explore different materials, including recycled items or fabrics, and learn which are suitable for their project.
Practical Skills & Making, Pupils construct products or customise garments, developing fine motor skills, precision, and practical techniques.
Evaluating & Improving, Students test their creations, reflect on the process, and make improvements, learning the iterative design cycle.
Innovation & Creativity, Encourages original thinking, problem-solving, and experimentation, key components of the DT curriculum.
Sustainability & Ethical Awareness, Introduces pupils to sustainable materials, recycling, and ethical design considerations.
By participating, young people gain hands-on experience of the full design process, from concept to creation, while developing skills that meet national curriculum goals in creativity, innovation, and practical making.
Business
Enterprise and Leadership Marketing Supply and Demand
Click to read full text Our Business & Enterprise workshops are designed to bring the business curriculum to life in a fun, practical way. Through hands-on challenges and creative projects, pupils gain real-world understanding of key business concepts including:
Entrepreneurship & Innovation generating, developing, and pitching original ideas.
Marketing & Sales –presenting products, identifying target audiences, and setting price points.
Finance & Profit – exploring costings, margins, and how businesses make money.
Teamwork & Leadership – developing collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Sustainability in Business understanding the value of recycling, upcycling, and ethical production.
By the end of the workshop, students will have experienced the full journey of a business idea from concept through to creation and pitch while building confidence and transferable skills for the future.
Careers
Click to read full text Our workshops support the Careers Curriculum by giving young people meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect learning to the world of work. They help schools meet key Gatsby Benchmarks and CDI learning outcomes through:
Real-world encounters Led by entrepreneur and fashion designer Sissy Rooney, pupils meet an inspiring role model with direct industry experience.
Linking curriculum learning to careers, Business, enterprise, design, and sustainability are explored through practical activities tied to real career pathways.
Developing employability skills Teamwork, communication, problem-solving, creativity, and resilience are at the heart of every workshop.
Experiencing workplaces in action, Pupils step into the role of entrepreneurs, designers, and innovators, gaining insight into how businesses operate.
Raising aspirations, Young people see how passion and perseverance can lead to rewarding careers in enterprise, fashion, and the creative industries
What size groups do we cater for?
We can work with a full class at a time
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
At Street Style Surgery, we are proud to have over 20 years of experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Our workshops are designed to be inclusive, accessible, and empowering. We believe every young person should have the opportunity to express themselves, build confidence, and develop new skills in a supportive environment.
We are skilled in working with young people who may face challenges with communication, mobility, sensory processing, or behavioural needs, and we tailor our delivery to suit those requirements with sensitivity and care.
Our sessions often provide an alternative way for SEN pupils to connect with others, regulate emotions, and find joy in creative expression. Many of our past participants have flourished in these workshops finding success and pride in their creations, performances, and contributions.
Whether it's the calm focus of painting a canvas, the rhythm and structure of lyric writing, or the freedom of movement in dance, each activity offers meaningful opportunities for personal growth.
Who are Street Style Surgery?
At Street Style Surgery, we’re passionate about inspiring and empowering young people through dynamic, urban & arts-based workshops that educate, entertain, and ignite confidence.
Founded by professional fashion designer and creative educator Sissy Rooney, we’ve spent over 20 years delivering high-impact, inclusive workshops to schools, youth groups, councils, and community organisations across the UK.
From one-off enrichment days to week-long programmes, we bring creativity, professionalism, and energy to every session — leaving a lasting impression on the young people we work with.
A Few of Our Most Popular Workshops:
🎨 Graffiti Canvas & Mural Projects
👕 Fashion Design & Upcycled ‘Trash to Fashion’
♻️ Recycled Art & Eco Crafts
🎤 Rap, Beatboxing & Lyric Writing
🎭 Drama, Confidence Building, Money Matters & Inspirational Speaking
📸 Stop Motion Animation
🎪 Circus Skills & Skateboarding
💼 Enterprise, Life Skills & Dragons' Den Challenges
🌍 Cultural & PSHE Workshops
🥁 Drumming & Music Performance
...and hundreds more arts, crafts, and creative experiences!
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