Midtown NYC – Teen Summer Fashion Camp

A Summer Fashion Program for Teens in NYC

Concept to Creation: a fashion design camp for teenagers teaches students all about the Fashion Industry and how to start a clothing line. Students begin by looking at other fashion brands and learn to conceptualize their own brand name, logo and mini collection. From concept to creation our fashionistas will make their collection a reality by choosing fabric, constructing, and sewing their garments and accessories. Next students learn how to take their collection to market. We will hold a photoshoot, cast models, and create a look book to show to retail store buyers. The camp is not complete without field trips, we will be visiting showrooms and trade shows to see how real fashion companies market their products. Special guest speakers will include press, fashion bloggers, designers, buyers and more. Download the Fashion Summer Camp for Teens Brochure Here

How to be a fashion designer

Each morning is dedicated to the theme of the week and the class will visit showrooms, designers, and museums while discussing how to create a clothing line. New students will be given all applicable materials from the previous weeks. Each afternoon will focus on sewing and design skills so that students can sew their designs into actual garments. New students will start from the beginning while current students hone their skills at intermediate and advanced levels. Students work independently and with an instructor. Group activities include field trips, guest speakers, fashion shoots, and the fashion show. All students are welcome to participate in the fashion show by modeling their creations or showcasing their line on real models, photos will be provided by a professional photographer, perfect for a student building his/her portfolio for High School or College!

 

I started my first clothing line out of high school and manufactured all around the world before landing a deal with Bloomingdales, all while in college. Join me (and other industry insiders & professionals) as I share my experience on how to start your own clothing line and make your dreams of being a designer come true! – Kerri Q. The Fashion Class Founder

 

While we recommend our students take the entire program for the full Concept to Creation Fashion Experience we understand that not everyone can. Students are able to sign up for one or more weeks, at any point in the program. Discounts are given for two or more weeks.

Week 1:July 9-13M-Th 11a-4p Inspire: Students begin building their brand by creating a name and logo. We visit galleries and fashion museums to decipher our personal style and inspiration. We’ll Learn: Sewing and sketching.We’ll Visit: museums and galleries Individual Price: $800Sale $600!  Limited time sale pricing thru 5/15
Week 2:July 16: 20M-Th 11a-4p Design: Our new designers begin creating their collection by learning design and construction techniques. We’ll visit showrooms and meet with designers. We’ll Learn: Sewing, patterns, sketching.We’ll Visit: fashion showrooms, and meet designers Individual Price: $800Sale $600! 2 weeks $1100
Week 3:July 23: 27M-Th 11a-4p Construct: Draping is our focus this week as we learn to use the dress forms to continue our collections while honing our sewing skills. We’ll Learn: Sewing, Draping.We’ll Visit: Fashion Museums Individual Price: $800Sale $600! 3 weeks $1600
Week 4:July 30: 3M-Th 11a-4p Produce: Students learn the business side of fashion this week as we begin pricing out our garments. Visits to a real garment center manufacturing house will allow us to see how designs are produced. We’ll Learn: Sewing, Production Techniques.We’ll Visit: Manufacturing business Individual Price: $800Sale $600! 4 weeks $2100
Week 5:Aug 6: 10M-Th 11a-4p Photo Shoot: With our collections coming together it is time to create a look book. Students will cast models and have their very own photo shoot featuring their designs. We’ll Learn: Sewing, Model Casting, Styling.We’ll Visit: Photo Studio Individual Price: $800Sale $600! 5 weeks $2600
Week 6:Aug 13: 17M-Th 11a-4p To Market: With our look books ready we’ll see how clothing gets in magazines and on TV. We’ll check out fashion blogs, magazines and will meet with press to see what they say about our clothing lines. We’ll Learn: Sewing, Press Writing.We’ll Meet: Bloggers and Press Individual Price: $800Sale $600! 6 weeks $3100
Week 7:Aug 20: 24M-Th 11a-4p Buy and Sell: How does clothing get from a designers showroom to a retail store? This week we’ll focus on how to sell our lines to real buyers. A trip to a trade-show and guest speakers will show us the fashion business. We’ll Learn: Sewing, Retail Buying.We’ll Meet: Retail Buyers, & visit a Trade Show Individual Price: $800Sale $600! 7 weeks $3600
Week 8:Aug 27: 31M-Th 11a-4p Fashion Show: Now that our lines are ready and buyer approved we will hold our fashion show. Models, stylists, and make-up artists will show off our lines at their best! We’ll Learn: Sewing, Fashion Show Production Individual Price: $800Sale $600! 8 Weeks $4000