SUMMER @AMP: Teen Studio: Fiber Arts & Fashion
Milan, Paris, New York…Winsted?? AMP teaches teens how to stitch, sew, weave and design with style.
Teens with a flair for fashion can try their hand at a variety of fabric arts in a relaxed and social setting! Using a variety of textiles, participants will sew up fun art projects and create ‘fits of their very own creation! Playing with color, texture, shape, and more, our budding designers be runway-ready with sustainable and fashionable looks!
A wide array mediums will be offered, and teens will have the opportunity to:
Design and sketch original garment concepts for a recycled runway collection.
Learn various fiber art techniques such as weaving, sewing, and textile manipulation.
Deconstruct discarded materials to repurpose them into wearable fashion pieces.
Experiment with unconventional materials to explore sustainable design and construction.
Refine final looks for a runway presentation, including fitting and accessory coordination.
No experience is necessary. This is a small group program led by certified Visual Arts teaching artist Shana Bazelmans. Space is limited.
