DESIGN THINKING: FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION

At the Academy of Design,
we teach the process of design.

We believe kids are inherently creative and eager to explore new possibilities. Our mission is to enable young designers to brainstorm, generate multiple concepts, commit ideas to paper in a readable form, select materials, understand construction, and then sew a prototype.

Learning is “hands-on”

Each designer chooses his/her unique project. Students learn to sketch, learn about textiles, learn to hand sew and operate sewing machines.
Our fun bright fashion studio is equipped with dress forms for experimenting, spacious work tables, and computerized sewing machines.

The final product is a garment they can wear with pride.

When asked, where did you get that? They can honestly answer, “I designed and made it myself!”

I'M READY TO SIGN UP FOR SESSION 1 (AUG 11 - SEPT 26)

I'M READY TO SIGN UP FOR SESSION 2 (OCT 20 - DEC 12)

FALL 2026 REGISTRATION SESSIONS 1 - 2

THE ACADEMY OF DESIGN FALL 2026 RED CARPET RUNWAY SHOW FEATURING SESSIONS 1 AND 2 WILL BE SUNDAY DECEMBER 13TH AT THE COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO THEATER

SESSION 1

TUE, WED, THURS, FRI, SAT

If the class or camp you want is sold out, click here to be added to the waitlist.

DESIGN THINKING: FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION (S1-Tue) FALL 2026

$90.00

TUESDAYS
3:30 - 5: 30PM

Session 1
(7 Classes)

AUG 11 - SEP 22

At the Academy of Design, designers learn all aspects of fashion design, generate original concepts, learn to sketch and illustrate their design, select from a multitude of fabrics and trims, then cut and sew their unique design on sewing machines. Our fun bright fashion studio is equipped with lots of dress forms for experimenting, spacious work tables, dressing rooms, and computerized sewing machines for every student.
(ages 8-13)

CLASS FEES — $535
MATERIALS FEES— $35
DEPOSIT - $90

Classes are limited to 10

DESIGN THINKING: FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION (S1-Wed) FALL 2026

DESIGN THINKING: FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION (S1-Wed) FALL 2026

$90.00

WEDNESDAYS
1:15 - 3:15PM, 3:30 - 5: 30PM

Session 1
(7 classes)

AUG 12 - SEP 23

At Academy of Design, designers learn all aspects of fashion design, generate original concepts, learn to sketch and illustrate their design, select from a multitude of fabrics and trims, then cut and sew their unique design on sewing machines. Our fun bright fashion studio is equipped with lots of dress forms for experimenting, spacious work tables, dressing room, and computerized sewing machines for every student.
(ages 8-13)