Fashion Camp
- On-campus: The on-campus option includes overnight accommodations in an Iowa State suite-style dorm, all meals, and all workshop supplies.
- Commuter: The commuter option includes lunch and all workshop supplies; campers must arrive by 9:30 a.m. and depart at 5 p.m.
- 3 – 5 p.m. – Check-in in the registration at Martin Hall (131 Beyer Court, Ames Iowa)
- 5:30 -7 p.m. – Intro to Summer camp with both commuters and on-campus campers, families, and Camp Assistants . Families of on-campus campers can depart after the intro to summer camp session.
- 7 – 9 p.m. – Evening activities and camp rules
- Basic fashion illustration
- Basic Photoshop
- Basic sewing skills
- Assembling project: recycling with old/non-functional garments to create something new
- Trend forecasting
- Styling
- Floor planning
- Visual merchandising
- Touring hands-on lab spaces throughout Iowa State’s campus related to the fashion industry
- T-shirt design activity using tie-dye
- Museum activity utilizing Iowa State’s Historic Textiles and Clothing Museum
- Non-woven project, sustainable design
- 5:30 p.m. – Families arrive at the Student Innovation Center. Your camper will have their belongings with them and you will leave from the Student Innovation Center.
- 6 – 7 p.m. – Fashion Reception and Exhibition
- 8 p.m. – Camp ends, families and campers depart