Fashion Design School Workshops with International Students in Thailand

At GIGIPAYNE Studio, fashion education goes far beyond the classroom. We regularly collaborate with leading fashion institutions in Thailand, including CIDI Chanapatana Fashion Design Institute, to deliver hands-on textile and surface design workshops for both local and international students. These sessions give future designers the chance to explore materials in a more experimental, personal way — something that traditional programs often don’t have time for.

One of our most memorable programs was a 3-day intensive workshop for French exchange students studying alongside Thai fashion students. Together, they explored eco-printing, natural dyeing, and fabric transformation techniques such as reactive dyes, tie-dye, and expressive brush applications. Each student developed their own textile project, learning not just techniques but also how to build a design story through fabric.

Our studio is designed to support both beginners and advanced fashion learners, making it a creative bridge between craft and contemporary fashion education. Students often tell us they value the slower, more mindful process — working by hand, experimenting freely, and seeing how traditional textile knowledge can inspire modern design.