Our expert instructors will guide campers through the entire fashion design process, from sketching and pattern making to sewing and embellishing. They’ll learn how to select fabrics, choose colors and textures, and create unique designs that reflect their personal style.

…who we are:

Formally trained, professionally credentialed, active in the fashion, entertainment and diy worlds – we bring the skill to get you started on your fashion adventure path to last a lifetime.

Founders

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Cynthia Vincent, renowned for the exquisite fit of her garments that flatter all women, will present THeFASHION.CAMP-  a  jam packed week of real life fashion design experiences with a taste of how the process comes to life, from inception to final presentation.  

An award-winning CFDA Designer with 20+ years of experience,  She will bring in Fashion experts, teaching sustainability and extended size/fit inclusion at this exciting one and done Fashion camp. At her core, Cynthia believes we owe it to future generations to create change in the fashion industry.

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Carmen Grammer has been dedicated to creating and teaching textile embellishment, sewing and fashion throughout her career. Co-founder of Sewing Arts Lab in 2015, a place for young and old to learn and hone their skills in a variety of techniques and mediums, Grammer saw an opportunity with Cynthia Vincent to bridge the beauty and individuality of handmade with the fundamentals of fashion to empower the next generation of creators.

After completing a BFA in textile arts, she ran a successful screen printing and embroidery studio. She has incorporated digital tools since their introduction in the 90’s and continued her education in fashion, pattern making, draping and illustrating. Grammer has worked with Vincent in the fashion industry as well as costuming for theater and dance in Los Angeles.