Summer 2026 — Limited enrollment now open
An immersive experience · Ages 8–16

Where Young Designers Are Made

Two weeks of sketching, sewing, and styling — culminating in a real runway show where your child walks in clothes she designed and made herself.

When
July 6 – 17, 2026
Where
Brooklyn, NY
Ages
8 – 16

"Imagine your child walking the runway in clothes she made herself."

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The camp culminates in a live fashion show for family and friends

50+
Kids Trained
10
Days of Immersion
15+
Years Experience
1
Grand Runway Finale
What They Will Gain

More Than a Camp

Real skills, a real portfolio, and the confidence to create something entirely their own.

01

Design Thinking

From concept to sketch — the creative foundation behind every fashion collection in the world.

02

Construction & Craft

Hands-on sewing with professional machines. They'll build actual garments they can wear and keep.

03

The Business of Fashion

Branding, merchandising, pricing. Your child will understand how the fashion world really works.

"Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life."
Bill Cunningham
Day-by-Day Breakdown

Two Weeks That Change Everything

A carefully designed progression from first sketch to final runway.

Day OneMonday

Welcome to the World of Fashion

An introduction to the fashion industry, camp overview, creative icebreakers, and setting goals for the two weeks ahead.

OrientationInspiration
Day TwoTuesday

Sketching & Design Fundamentals

Fashion illustration basics — body proportions, garment silhouettes, and translating ideas from imagination to paper.

SketchingIllustration
Day ThreeWednesday

Fabrics, Textures & Colour Theory

Hands-on exploration of textiles and materials. How to select the right fabrics for your design vision.

TextilesColour
Day FourThursday

Sewing Machine Bootcamp

Safety training and hands-on practice with professional sewing machines. Seams, hems, and foundational construction techniques.

SewingTechnique
Day FiveFriday

Design Your Collection

Each camper sketches a mini-collection of 2–3 pieces, selects fabrics, and creates a mood board for their line.

DesignCuration
Day SixMonday

Pattern Making & Cutting

Translating sketches into patterns. Measuring, drafting, and cutting fabric with precision and intent.

PatternsConstruction
Day SevenTuesday

Construction Day I

Building garments begins. Guided sewing sessions with one-on-one support from the instructor.

SewingAtelier
Day EightWednesday

Construction Day II & Embellishment

Continued garment construction plus embellishment techniques — appliqué, beading, and the details that make it yours.

CraftDetail
Day NineThursday

The Business of Fashion

Naming and branding your collection, merchandising fundamentals, pricing, and what it takes to bring a line to market.

BusinessBranding
Day TenFriday

The Grand Fashion Show

Campers walk the runway wearing their own creations before an audience of family and friends. A celebration of vision, craft, and style.

RunwayCelebration
Led by the Best

Your Instructor

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Camp Director

Yulia Berman

Fashion Industry Expert & Educator

With over 15 years in the fashion industry — from design houses to retail merchandising — she brings real-world expertise and a deep passion for teaching the next generation of creators. Her mission: to show every child that they can make something beautiful with their own hands.

15+ Years in Fashion Design & Merchandising Youth Education
Limited Enrollment

Reserve Your Spot

Request information or secure your child's place with a fully refundable deposit.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked

Fashion Camp is for kids ages 8–16. No prior sewing or design experience is needed — we start from the very basics and build progressively.

Not at all. We welcome complete beginners. The instructor guides each child at their own pace, from threading a needle to operating a sewing machine.

Just a packed lunch and their creativity. All materials, fabrics, tools, and professional equipment are provided by the camp.

Yes. The $150 deposit is fully refundable if you cancel before June 1, 2026. After that date it is applied toward the total camp tuition.

The last day is a real fashion show. Campers walk the runway wearing garments they designed and constructed, in front of family and friends.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Early drop-off at 8:30 AM and late pick-up at 3:30 PM are available on request.