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Kids and Teens
Coming This Summer (2024): Summer Sewing Camp - $245 per session
Come join us Monday through Friday this summer for the Summer Sewing Camp. We will have morning (9:00 am to 12:00 pm) and afternoon (1:00 to 4:00 pm) sessions. We will feature the following topics:
Themes:
- Sew Your Own Wardrobe – choose styles to be made for a select group of patterns. The camper is responsible for all patterns, fabrics, and supplies.
- Beach Baby – choose from the group (swimsuit cover-up, tote bag, small drawstring bag, sunglass case/sunblock bag, or hat). The camper is responsible for all fabrics and supplies.
- Sleepovers – choose from group (pillowcase, pajama pants or shorts, sleep mask, large drawstring bag). Camper is responsible for fabrics and supplies; TLSR will provide elastic for pjs and sleep masks). Bring a t-shirt that coordinates with pjs and we will create a set.
- Precious Pets – choose from group (kitty nap mat, catnip toy, dog pillow, dog vest, dog walking bag). The camper is responsible for fabrics and supplies; TLSR will provide catnip.
- All About Accessories – choose from designer pillows, sunglass cases, shoulder bags, clutch bags, messenger bags, sunhats, infinity scarves, key fobs, jewelry roll-ups, and cord keepers.
- Chefs / Princess in the Kitchen – choose from a reversible traditional apron, chef hat, and kerchief or princess apron and “crown” headband; TLSR will provide jewels and glue for the crown.
- Rag Lap Quilt – Students will make a traditional rag quilt in a lap quilt (or larger) size. The camper is responsible for fabrics and supplies.
All camps will require a minimum of 3 students to meet.
Coming This Summer (2024): Summer Fashion Camp - $535.00
Ages 12 and over with sewing skills
Have a child with a desire to become a fashion designer? Join us for a one-week intensive experience in the world of fashion. Your child will learn to think creatively and turn an idea into a finished garment that can be worn, start a design journal for sketches, design ideas, a fabric swatch book, and techniques samples.
- Mood boards
- Garment features and names
- Textiles
- Fashion History
- Principles and Elements of Design
- Using a croquis
- Taking measurements
- Flat pattern making
- Using a sloper to create an original design (skirt or vest)
- Sewing their creation (skirt or vest)
- Costing
- Introduction to draping on a half-scale dress form
The camper is responsible for fabric and supplies for the final project, daily lunch, and a water bottle.
Since this is our only Fashion Camp offered during the summer, there are no make-ups for missed sessions or refunds for cancellations with less than 48-hour notice before the first class. A $50 administrative fee will be deducted from refund requests for earlier cancellations.
Kids Creative Sewing Lab - weekly 1 hour each (ages 8-12) - $75.00 monthly
Introduce your child to the creative art of sewing. Your child will learn to sew by hand and on the machine and be creating accessories and simple clothes before you know it! Child selects project and works at their own pace. Weekly meeting.
Teen Creative Sewing Lab - weekly 1 ½ hour each (ages 13-17) - $95.00 monthly
Teens are discovering their sense of style, allow them to create it themselves. Classes meet each week.
Teen Fashion Studio - weekly 2 hours each - $145.00 monthly
Ages 14 and up with sewing experience Do you have a teen that wants more than to sew the patterns available at the stores? Do they desire a career in fashion? This class is for them. They will improve their sewing skills, learn some tricks of the garment industry, drape on a dress form, flat pattern, and design and create their own basic styles.
Teen Cosplay Costume Lab - weekly, 2 hours - $150.00 monthly
Ages 14 and up with sewing experience. Does you teen cosplay and want to create his or her own costume? We will help them approach their costume with a professional eye. Bring in a printed image or sketch and we will help them make a plan for creating their new persona. A muslin mock-up will be created before cutting into their final fabric. This class can be incorporated into the Teen Sewing or Studio class.
Kids and Teens Holiday Sewing Camp (Ages 8-15) Holiday TBA
Open Sewing Lab for Kids and Teens - $12.00 hrly
Once you have completed the first class, come in to practice, use the overlock (teens only with parental permission) or other equipment and get help with your projects. Pre-requisite: 1 sewing class.
Kids, Teens, and Adults
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