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DESIGN THINKING: FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION

“What makes your program so amazing is the design focus and the freedom and individual style for each designer. We’ve done pretty much every single activity on the Peninsula and yours is so unique and special.” says parent Heather J.

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!”

 

FALL 2025 REGISTRATION SESSIONS 1 - 2

SESSION 1

TUE, WED, THURS, FRI, SAT

If the class you want is sold out, email pmoyce@academyofdesignsf.com to be added to a waitlist.

DESIGN THINKING: NEW! THE NEXT LEVEL FASHION ILLUSTRATION (S1-Tue) FALL 2025

TUESDAYS
3:30 - 5PM

Session 1
(7 Classes)

SEPT 9 - OCT 21

This class is recommended for those students who want to take their design skills to the next level. It can be taken in conjunction with our sewing classes, and repeated for improved illustration skill. Designers will learn garment and textile terminolgy, how to draft fashion flats, how to render fabrics, and how to convey dimension and movement to make their vision come to life. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ART CLASS DOES NOT INCLUDE SEWING.
(ages 8-15)

TUITION — $365
DEPOSIT — $90

Classes are limited to 10

DESIGN THINKING: FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION (S1-Wed) FALL 2025

WEDNESDAYS
1:15 - 3:15PM, 3.30 - 5.30PM

Session 1
(7 classes)

SEPT 10 - OCT 22

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

TUITION — $485
MATERIALS — $35
DEPOSIT - $90

Classes are limited to 10

DESIGN THINKING: FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION (S1-Thurs) FALL 2025

THURSDAYS
3:30 - 5:30PM

Session 1
(7 Classes)

SEPT 11 - OCT 23

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

TUITION — $485
MATERIALS — $35
DEPOSIT - $90

Classes are limited to 10

 
 
DESIGN THINKING: FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION (S1-Fri) FALL 2025

FRIDAYS
3:30 - 5:30PM

Session 1
(7 Classes)

SEPT 12 - OCT 24

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

TUITION — $485
MATERIALS — $35
DEPOSIT - $90

Classes are limited to 10

DESIGN THINKING: FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION (S1-Sat) FALL 2025

SATURDAYS
10 AM - 12PM, 12:30 - 2:30PM

Session 1
(7 classes)

SEPT 13 - OCT 25

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)

TUITION — $485
MATERIALS — $35
DEPOSIT - $90

Classes are limited to 10

 

SESSION 2

TUE, WED, THURS, FRI, SAT

If the class you want is sold out, email pmoyce@academyofdesignsf.com to be added to a waitlist.

DESIGN THINKING: NEW! THE NEXT LEVEL FASHION ILLUSTRATION (S2-Tue) FALL 2025

TUESDAYS
3:30 - 5PM

Session 2
(7 Classes)

OCT 28 - DEC 16
(No class Nov 25)

This class is recommended for those students who want to take their design skills to the next level. It can be taken in conjunction with our sewing classes, and repeated for improved illustration skill. Designers will learn garment and textile terminolgy, how to draft fashion flats, how to render fabrics, and how to convey dimension and movement to make their vision come to life. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ART CLASS DOES NOT INCLUDE SEWING.
(ages 8-15)

TUITION — $365
DEPOSIT — $90

Classes are limited to 10

DESIGN THINKING: FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION (S2-Wed) FALL 2025

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

Session 2
(7 classes)

OCT 29 - DEC 17
(No class on Nov 26)

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)

TUITION — $485
MATERIALS — $35
DEPOSIT - $90

Classes are limited to 10

DESIGN THINKING: FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION (S2-Thurs) FALL 2025

THURSDAYS
3:30 - 5:30PM

Session 2
(7 Classes)

OCT 30 - DEC 18
(No class Nov 27)

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

TUITION — $485
MATERIALS — $35
DEPOSIT - $90

Classes are limited to 10

 
 
DESIGN THINKING: FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION (S2-Fri) FALL 2025

FRIDAYS
3:30 - 5:30PM

Session 2
(7 Classes)

OCT 31 - DEC 19
(No class on Nov 28)

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

TUITION — $485
MATERIALS — $35
DEPOSIT - $90

Classes are limited to 10

DESIGN THINKING: FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION (S2-Sat) FALL 2025

SATURDAYS
10 AM - 12PM, 12:30 - 2:30PM

Session 2
(7 classes)

NOV 1 - DEC 20
(No class on Nov 29)

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)

TUITION — $485
MATERIALS — $35
DEPOSIT - $90

Classes are limited to 10