Autumn Fashion Intensive (Five Weeks, Saturdays)

Saturday, October 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

(all sessions mandatory)

Ages 11 to 17

Skill level: Beginner to Early Intermediate

Prerequisite skills: None

Are you an aspiring fashion designer? Do you want to learn how to sew? Are you curious about ways to become involved in Kansas City’s fashion community?

Join us for a hands-on, intensive experience for ages 11 to 17 that will teach the foundational skills necessary to design and construct simple garments and highlight a path to become a fashion designer. Featuring special guests from Kansas City’s fashion community! No experience required but sewing machine experience helpful.

The class is cumulative, meaning attendance at all five sessions will be mandatory.

Only 5 places!

Students will work on Janome HD-3000 and School Mate 7330 straight-stitch home sewing machines and Janome and Babylock home sergers.

Students will:

• Learn how to operate a sewing machine, use a pattern, and sew garments;
• Learn about fabric types and their application in apparel design;
• Learn sketching techniques;
• Sew one garment that is emblematic of their fashion brand and showcase it via a fashion show for family;
• Use creative and problem-solving skills to expand their imagination; and
• Hear from industry professionals about how to prepare for careers in fashion.

A shopping list will be provided for students to purchase supplies ahead of class.

A guardian will need to come into the Academy on the first day of class to review and sign the following required forms: Participant Agreement, Drop-off Consent, and Emergency Contact forms. A Photo Consent form is not required, but it is greatly appreciated.

Masks will be required for the duration of class.

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