Youth Fashion Design Lab: Ages 8-18
About this Event
Slow Stitch Detroit Youth Fashion Design Lab
A weekly, student-centered design lab where young makers turn ideas into wearable art. Students learn fashion drawing, pattern basics, hand and machine sewing, and garment construction using upcycled and sustainable materials. Guided by professional designers, each student develops projects at their own pace while building real technical skills. We have classes for 3 age groups: 8-10, 11-14, 14-18. Class size limited to 7 students.
THURSDAYS: after-school from 4:30-6pm.
OCTOBER DATES: OCTOBER 15, 22, 29. ($89-135 sliding scale)
NOVEMBER DATES: NOV 5, 12, 19
DECEMBER DATES: DEC 3, 10, 17
**TO REGISTER FOR THIS- YOU MUST REGISTER/PAY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE: WWW.SLOWSTITCHDETROIT.COM
Slow Stitch: 8500 Second Ave, Detroit 48202
Tenacity Craft is right across the street. Drop your kids off and go have some time to yourself! :)
Our Approach Emphasizes:
• Skill-building through finished projects
• Confidence, resilience & creative problem-solving
• Positive body image & self-expression
• Sustainable thinking & environmental responsibility
• The legacy and innovation of African American designers & icons
Program Details:
• 4-week monthly sessions; tuition paid in full at the start of each session
• Each month has a themed project completed over four classes
• Missed classes cannot be remade
•Students will have showcases for family and community
• Students who want to learn all year long can book 1 month at a time- each month has a different theme.
*Students will create a workbook to document their ideas & projects
Where is it happening?
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