Creative Foundations: A Fashion Design Experience

Name: Creative Foundations: A Fashion Design Experience
Start: 2025-11-15T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-15T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Peabody Essex Museum

Schedule

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 10:00 am to 03:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA

Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10 am—3:30 pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 10 am—3:30 pm
In-person event
Location: Create Space Studios
Ages 18+
$39 members; $49 nonmembers; plus $30 for materials
Register Here: pem.org/events/creative-foundations-a-fashion-design-experience?date=2025-11-15&time=10:00
Celebrate Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World with an introduction to fashion design and sketching! Let this dazzling exhibition serve as inspiration for a day of hands-on drawing and creativity.
The session begins with a guided tour led by Petra Slinkard, the Nancy B. Putnam Curator of Fashion and Textiles, who will offer an exclusive look at the stunning works in the exhibition. Afterward, participants will engage in a creative workshop led by Jay Calderin, author, fashion designer, educator and the founder of Boston Fashion Week. Start the process of learning how to sketch your own fashion ideas using many of Andrew Gn’s signature design elements, including vibrant color and bold patterns, as well as a variety of silhouettes, all punctuated by frills, flounces and embellishment.
All are welcome — no previous drawing experience necessary.
All supplies are provided, and participants will take home essential materials so they can continue to practice at home.