Expired Summer Fashion Camp: Far East Design Week, Westfield Recreation

Design and create a Kimono Dress or top.

Each designer will also explore the world of fabric and designs from China, as well as other countries in the Far East. Full-day designers will also make a simple Chinese Knot and Asian inspired accessories to complement their design. Half-day designers will also explore the world of fabric and designs from China, as well as other countries in the Far East.

Details & Registration

Westfield Recreation
Westfield, NJ
June 25 – 28, Monday through Thursday
9-2:00, 9-4:00, or half-day 9-12:00
Grades 3-10

Discounts Available

Siblings save $15 on one registration. Enter “siblings” at checkout.

Our students [Fashion Designers] start with the sketch (croquis), technical details, choosing and rendering the fabric, learning the proper way to make a pattern, including measuring each other, understanding the importance of this process and the fit of the garment. They learn how to pin and sew using a sewing machine.  Then, they sew the entire garment including the final fitting. Finally, on the last day of our class, we hold our Fashion Show. During our fashion summer camp weeks, we add Fashion challenges for our designers to explore their innermost fashion taste and skills. Our designers team up with other designers for this quite unique and fun experience. No sewing experience necessary. All fabric, supplies, and use of the sewing machines are included.

What’s the difference between the 9-12, the 9-2, and the 9-4 classes?

9-12:00 These designers will design the project and learn about the week’s special theme. Challenges will not be included. We’re always busy learning having fun and meeting new friends.

9-2:00 These designers will design the project and learn about the week’s special focused theme including challenges. We’re always busy learning having fun and meeting new friends.

9-4:00 These designers will design the project and learn about the week’s special focused theme including challenges. From 2-4:00 they’ll work on an extra accessory or a textile design that the week offers. We may even have time to watch a Project Runway episode. We’re always busy learning having fun and meeting new friends.

*Grades 2-12 welcome. Please check each camp week for specific age requirements. The designers will be broken down into age and skill levels. The beginning sewist will learn at their own pace threading and learn how to sew.