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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.

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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

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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

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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

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SFF Program Workshops

Product Development (12-24 week program)

  • Basic hand sewing technique training

  • Product Design

  • Pattern drafting

  • Product development steps  (From concept to market)

  • Marketing

  • Branding

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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

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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.

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