FashionCamp: WINTER EDITION

FashionCamp: WINTER EDITION 2026 – Fashion Design Workshop for Ages 10–18

Description:
FashionBar’s FashionCamp: WINTER EDITION 2026 is hosted by CEO Tony Long of FashionBar LLC, offering winter-session instruction for middle school and high school students ready to explore the world of fashion design and the business behind it. This two-day workshop introduces students to hands-on creative skills, runway production, branding, and industry fundamentals.

Workshop for Students (Ages 10–18)
Times:
• Morning Session: 10AM–1PM (Ages 10–14)
• Afternoon Session: 2PM–5PM (Ages 15–18)

FashionCamp Schedule:
• Saturday, January 3, 2026 – 10AM–1PM OR 2PM–5PM
• Sunday, January 4, 2026 – 10AM–1PM OR 2PM–5PM

Who is eligible?
Students ages 10–18 with an interest in fashion design, creative development, or exploring fashion as a future career. This workshop covers the foundational and advanced skills needed to create a mini collection and understand the runway process.

Location:
Water Tower Place – Level 3
835 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Students will learn:

• History & Business of Fashion
• How fashion influences daily life
• Fashion illustration & sketching
• Creating custom printed fabrics
• Pattern-making fundamentals
• Color theory and palette development
• Meet & Greet with designers, models, stylists, MUAs, photographers
• Model selection & branding with hair and makeup
• Press, media & buyer insights
• Production setup and breakdown for runway presentations

FashionCamp encourages teamwork, creativity, and hands-on learning through real fashion industry experiences.

Learn more at www.fashionbarchicago.com → “Fashion Camp”
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