How to Become a Dandy in a Day: Workshop with Ziza Patrick

Join us for a family-friendly workshop on Dandyism with artist Ziza Patrick. 

Step into the world of Dandyism, where elegance meets rebellion, and fashion becomes a powerful tool for self-expression. Participants are encouraged to bring their own outfits, but a curated selection of flamboyant clothing and accessories will also be available to explore your individual style.

This is more than just a styling workshop, it’s an invitation to deconstruct traditional formalwear and rebuild it with flair, individuality, and bold imagination. Whether you're drawn to crisp tailoring or extravagant silhouettes, this is your moment to reimagine what sophistication can look like and on your terms.

We’ll celebrate beauty, uniqueness, and joyful self-expression, helping you to present the most authentic and radiant version of yourself to others on a makeshift runaway.

Take a look at the step-by-step guide to prepare you for the event.

Ziza Patrick is a multidisciplinary artist and a dance theatre maker of Rwandan heritage. He creates a variety of work that explores the themes of African traditions and cultural norms, investigating the effect they have on people from the global south who were born or have lived in the western communities most of their lives. 

GIFT 2025 is made possible with the generous support of funding and support from Arts Council England, Gateshead Council, Newcastle University, Quebec Government Office in London, High Commission of Canada, Canada Council for the Arts.

Image credit: Luke Waddington.