Tailored for Success

SFF has launched pilot workshops in 2024 and have designed for two different types of creatives: Academic and Entrepreneur. These workshops have provide art-driven students with practical skills, knowledge, tools, and resources to help them in their professional life after high school or assist them in the college process.

2024-2025 Workshop Timeline

March 2024 - Phoenix Academy (Lawrence, MA) pilot workshop
May - June 2024 - Tailored for Success Workshop (6th-8th students), Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy (Boston)
July - October 2024 - Beat the Odds (Boston) Image Development Workshop
January - June 2025 - Madison Tech HS (Boston), Product Development Workshop
February - July 2025 - G.R.O.W. Boston, Product Development Workshop
March - August 2025 - Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School (Lowell, MA)
Pending Start Date- Boys & Girls Club Lowell

Program Objective: Youth participants will work on individual pieces within a cohesive group collection, developing essential skills and knowledge in brand development. This final collection/brand will be presented at the annual Suited for Fashion Gala.

The Scholar

This student is highly academic and driven. They seek stability and structure to build a solid and reliable academic foundation. They thrive best with a straightforward plan to follow on their career path. This student would do well in a creative corporate setting, such as a Tech Designer, Marketer, Brander, Software Engineer, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Buyer, and Product Developer (to name a few). These careers offer the opportunity to utilize your skills and creativity while providing a clear path for growth and development.

The Entrepreneur

As a student with an entrepreneurial mindset, they possess a distinct vision and a strong desire to make a significant impact in the art community. They value their independence and creativity and aspire to establish a successful brand that reflects their individuality. With our expert guidance, we can assist them in transforming their vision into a reality and building a thriving business that stands out in the industry.

2025 Summer Workshops

SFF Program Workshops

Product Development (6-8 week program)

Basic hand sewing technique training
Product Design
Pattern drafting
Product development steps (From concept to market)
Marketing
Branding

Illustration & Design /STEAM (6-8 week program)

Basic drawing (croquis figure drawing introduction)
Advance Fashion Illustration drawing
Digital Design
Speck packets
Digital Textile Design
Basic AI/ Photoshops skills

Portfolio Building (6-8 week program)

Develop portfolio building skills. Acquire the knowledge needed to build a successful portfolio to attain job opportunities or college acceptance
Content building skills
Financial Literacy
How to finance your entrepreneurship journey
Setting up your LLC
Understanding the business lingo

Financial Literacy (6-8 week program) VIRTUAL

How to finance your entrepreneurship journey
Setting up your LLC
Understanding the business lingo

Creative Direction (6-8 week program)

Fashion Show/ Shoots Production & Styling:

Creative Direction building skills
Developing leadership skills
Fashion forecasting/ trend research
Managing Budget
Operation Management
Sourcing
Photography/ Videography
Fashion styling
Case Studies (Seasonal Events)
In-depth research into young creatives, in order to understand their needs, functionality and successes.
foster spaces to allow them to share their needs and workshop progress
curate networking events to grow their communication skills.