Intro to Fashion Camp: 10–13

This one-week camp introduces young designers to fashion with an emphasis on experimentation and discovering their own style. Activities guide students through the process of developing original ideas, finding inspiration for fashion in the world around them, and responding to the work of other artists and designers. Students build fundamental skills in clothing transformation/manipulation through hand sewing techniques, pleating, and gathering in addition to embellishment through beading, applique, and embroidery. The class also explores experimental projects using non-traditional materials and found objects to create one-of-a-kind accessories.