Our afterschool and school day programs use fashion as a means to introduce children (ages 7–13) to low-tech, hands-on activities using fiber and fabric to develop creative expression that supports student authenticity and self-awareness.
DurationAfterschool Programs
We teach afterschool programs in New York City in both public and private schools.
We provide programs that suit the needs of the students and the culture of the school, giving basic skills in hands-on learning, sustainability, and textiles. Students have a lot of choice in how they approach their work as we guide them towards project completion and independence.
Fashion Arts Workshop:
This periodic month-long program provides materials, instruction, and time for children to design and make a garment according to their own distinct vision. In the last session, children show their work in a fashion show for friends and families.This program has been generously supported by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council from 2017-2022.
In-Service & School Day Programs
Textile Science for 1st Grade
Textiles in Colonial America for 4th Grade
Theater Study: Characters through Costume, Costume Design, Hands-on Making
The Children’s Institute of Fashion Arts is a New York City non-profit arts education organization founded in 2017. We teach in-school and afterschool programs in New York City. We also run occasional special programs such as the Fashion Arts Workshop and the Circle City Upcycle Club.
The Children’s Institute of Fashion Arts is a non-profit charitable cultural organization devoted to the expansive education in the culture and craft of clothing.
Our broad mission is to foster children’s authentic selves through creative inquiry, and to inspire children to be industrious, persistent problem-solvers. We create exhilarating, educational experiences that show the connections between clothing, fashion, design, art, science, history, cultural studies, sociology, social psychology, human development, technology, and the natural environment.
We serve children and families by providing immersive, interdisciplinary, hands-on, creative education and exhibitions that enliven and inspire people of all ages to think, understand, and innovate.
sewing is knowing
children make the future
kids are capable, intelligent and creative
in creative building stamina and persistence
in holistic, interdisciplinary connections
in authenticity
in self-actualization
in glamour and grit
a childhood of creative production leads to a creatively-lived life
confidence is earned, not given
context matters
perfection isn’t the goal, practice is.
skills pay the bills
math is loveable
In this 2 hour class you will learn the basics of fashion illustration. I’ll show you step by step how to draw a fashion figure, create dynamic and interesting poses and develop personalized croquis.
Learn how to use pattern blocks or slopers to draft your own fashion designs in our Patternmaking Intensive: Create Original Styles Using Pattern Blocks. Students in this patternmaking class learn how to manipulate darts and make style lines to create their own original sewing patterns.
Create a simple garment while learning how to select and work with woven fabrics, how to read and understand a pattern, your correct size, and techniques to construct a basic skirt. Three versions including wrap, button front or zipper in back.
For aspiring entrepreneurs, this course equips students with the necessary skills to kickstart their own businesses. Covering legal frameworks, financial considerations, marketing tactics, and business models, students will gain a holistic understanding of launching and managing successful ventures
Students learn how to manipulate basic block patterns (called slopers) to create an infinite number of styles. We teach both the pivotal transfer and slash and spread methods for creating any silhouette from a basic pattern as well as the fundamentals of creating your own patterns from scratch.
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