Reimagine Fashion (SUMMER CAMP)
About this Event
Reimagine Fashion is 2-week summer program for youth that provides hands-on skills building in fashion design, machine sewing, and upcycling techniques. Youth learn about the impacts of the fashion industry on people and our planet, looking at the intersections of racial, gender, economic, and climate justice.
Youth will create a head-to-toe look using a sewing machine and all upcycled textiles and clothing. At the end of the program, there is a fashion show where youth will learn how to walk the runway and show off their new fit!
Ages: Young creatives (ages 12-16) who want to learn how to sew, design, and transform discarded textiles into brand-new garments.
Why: The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to waste—this camp empowers students to rethink, reuse, and reimagine fashion while developing valuable sewing and design skills.
How: Students will work with upcycled fabrics to create one-of-a-kind pieces, learning sewing techniques, textile manipulation, and the power of fashion as a tool for change.
When: July 20-31, 2026 | Monday-Friday | 10am - 3pm
Location: 302 12th Street, Oakland, CA
What to bring: Lunch, water bottle. *Optional: Bring your sewing machine if you have one!
About the Lead Instructor:
Olivia Cueva is a bio fashion artist with over a decades experience teaching media, technology, and sustainable fashion to youth around the Bay Area. She repurposes unused textiles and develops her own bio materials to create fashion that is safer for our bodies and the planet. You can see more of her work at oliviacueva.com.
Learn more about Oakland Style Lab at oaklandstylelab.org
If you have questions or want to inquire about financial assistance, please reach out to Jeff Perlstein at [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 642.09 to USD 1282.33
