Step into a season of radical creation. Our Summer Fashion Camps are an immersive deep-dive into the world of intentional design, where young makers spend their days turning industry deadstock, archival pieces and fabric scraps into their own wearable masterpieces. This is more than a camp; it’s a journey from grit to radiance.
Create real fashion pieces – from simple garments and accessories to mini collections, kids turn ideas into things they can actually wear or share.
Build confidence & voice – every stitch and sketch helps kids express who they are, practice decision-making, and feel proud of their own style.
Learn real-world skills – sewing, patternmaking, hand embroidery, mixed media, styling, runway practice, and basic design thinking.
Play with sustainable fashion – using rescued textiles, deadstock fabrics, magazines, trims, and notions to transform “old” into fresh, imaginative designs.
Experience the runway & showcases – family-friendly celebrations where kids share their work, their process, and their joy.
Make friends & feel belonging – small groups, kind instructors, and an environment where everyone is encouraged to support, listen, and cheer for each other.
Have screen-free, hands-on connection and fun – a week filled with making, laughing, trying, re-trying, and discovering just how creative they really are.
In the heat of summer, our studio becomes a thriving hub for the next generation of designers. With unlimited access to tools and a vast archive of materials, students have the time and space to move beyond the basics.
Whether they are engineering a complex garment, weaving personalized accessories, or exploring the restorative care of textiles, every camper follows their own inner signal toward mastery. They leave not just with a collection of handmade items, but with the superpower of knowing they can build their own world from the ground up.
Life at Summer Fashion Camp is a rhythmic rotation of deep focus and collective energy. In between the hours spent at the machine constructing (or perhaps deconstructing and painting an old dress) their individual visions, our makers step into super fun Fashion Challenges. Working in teams, they must use their shared grit to execute rapid-fire designs under pressure—learning that the strongest masterpieces are often born from collaboration.
When the sun is high and the air is clear, we take our inspiration outdoors. Weather permitting, the collective walks to the Columbus Museum of Art for a lunch break in their gardens. It’s a moment to reset the soul, breathe in the local artistry, and return to our studio with a fresh signal for the afternoon’s creations.
{"one"=>"Select 2 or 3 items to compare", "other"=>"{{ count }} of 3 items selected"}
