pre-college program
your fashion education begins here
Our program, specifically for high school students, provides an introduction to the fashion design process, from conception to garment completion. The curriculum is a taste of SFD’s adult certificate program and is taught by our expert faculty. If you are interested in fashion and sewing as a hobby or are considering post-secondary fashion degree programs, this is the program for you!
“My daughter thoroughly enjoyed this summer’s class and had so many positive things to say about her experience at the School of Fashion Design. She wore her dress when we went to see Hamilton on Broadway a few weeks ago! Thank you for creating a stellar program for the young fashion enthusiasts in Boston. ”
summer 2024 Pre-college Fashion programs
2024 summer sessions:
Mondays & wednesdays
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Session 1: July 8 - July 29
session 2: july 31 - August 21
curriculum
The curriculum is designed to take you from design to finished product with no prior experience necessary. Students will get an overview of the entire process while walking away with a strong foundation of skills. Whether you're a fashionista or want a career in fashion, this is the course for you!
projects
Create a fashion garment from a pattern
Create a mood board of inspiration and fashion plate illustrations of an original garment collection
what you will learn
How to take measurements
The safe and correct operation of an industrial sewing machine
Textiles and materials sourcing
Design development
Pattern manipulation
Sewing and garment construction skills
Design theory
Fashion terminology
Inspiration sourcing
Fashion garment sketching
Gallery: Un Petit Morceau de Temps by K. Polette, from the Summer 2020 Teen Fashion Clinic Online.
Tuition
Pre-College in-person program (45 class hrs): $975
Plus $125 supplies
A $25 nonrefundable registration fee will also be applied for both programs.
