fashion design & sewing classes
Fashion changes, but style endures.
The Best in Fashion and Sewing Instruction
Factory Fashion courses and workshops offer something for every level of sewing-inclined maker. Experts from retail designers to New York’s Broadway wardrobe stylists guide your progress for the highest quality instruction. Every program closes with a full tech finale fashion show.
classes
Basic Sewing Curriculum/Classes
For our students that want to focus solely on learning to sew on machines, learn to hand sew, and learn how to read and use patterns. This program also includes five levels of instruction.
Fashion & Design Curriculum/Classes
Our fashion, design, and sewing programs focus on providing the tools for creation and execution. We offer classes and workshops to youth-adults to explore and provide the skills to design and sew.
This program includes classes beginning with parent and child experiences and graduating through five levels..
To view class descriptions and to register, scroll down.
Latin Fashion Week Colorado
Fashion Design + Sewing Program
presented by Factory Fashion and LFWC
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Design and sew a modern collection inspired by fabrics and clothing in Mexican culture.
Final designs will be worn at Latin Fashion Week Colorado in September!
DATES / TIME
Classes: Wednesdays, July 13th – September 7th, 5PM – 7PM
Open Sewing Labs: Tuesdays, July 9th – August 30th (optional)
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $350
Scholarships available.
Denver Fashion Week
Denver Fashion Week Program – Starting August 2022!
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Students work in small groups to design, sew/construct, and fully realize a look that will be worn by a professional youth model in Denver Fashion Week.
DATES / TIME
Classes: Tuesdays, August 23rd – November 8th, 5PM – 7PM
Denver Fashion Week: November 12th – 20th
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $375
All sales are final.
REQUIREMENTS
Students must have the following skills to participate: Ability to thread a Brother 3850 machine; Basic sewing machine skills; Ability to sew and rip a seam.
Students may obtain these skills by attending private lessons.
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NEW FALL CLASSES – Starting September 2022!
mondays
Ages 6 - 7
Little Sewers – Dog Blankets & Fashion
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Intro instruction to hand and machine sewing.
DATES / TIME
Mondays, September 12th – October 17th, 4PM – 5PM
Duration: 6 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $120
All sales are final.
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Ages 6 - 7
Little Sewers – Scarves & Hats
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Instruction to hand and machine sewing to create your own accessories.
DATES / TIME
Mondays, October 24th – November 28th, 4PM – 5PM
Duration: 6 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $120
All sales are final.
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Ages 6 - 7
Little Sewers – Holiday Gifts
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Create a simple holiday gift loved ones will enjoy.
DATES / TIME
Mondays, December 5th – December 12th, 4PM – 5PM
Duration: 2 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $45
All sales are final.
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Ages 8+
Fashion Illustration – Basic-Advanced Illustration/Fashion Figures
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Learn to communicate fashion ideas with illustration, drawing and painting (also known as Fashion sketching).
DATES / TIME
Mondays, September 12th – October 17th, 5:30PM – 7PM
Duration: 6 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $150
All sales are final.
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Ages 8+
Fashion Illustration – Styles & Mediums – Deco, Paper Fashion
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Learn to communicate fashion ideas with illustration, drawing and painting (also known as Fashion sketching).
DATES / TIME
Mondays, October 24th – November 28th, 5:30PM – 7PM
Duration: 6 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $150
All sales are final.
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Ages 10+
Costume Design Pippin – Circus Costumes
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Create costume pieces and accessories for a fall production at Factory Five Five.
DATES / TIME
Mondays, September 12th – October 17th, 5PM – 7PM
Duration: 6 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $240
All sales are final.
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Ages 8+
Costume Design Pippin – Frozen Accessories & Small Pieces
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Create costume pieces and accessories for a fall production at Factory Five Five.
DATES / TIME
Mondays, October 24th – November 28th, 5PM – 7PM
Duration: 6 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $240
All sales are final.
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tuesdays
Ages 10+
Textile Tuesdays – Fabric Print Design I-II
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Create your own prints and print them on fabric!
DATES / TIME
Tuesdays, September 6th – September 27th, 5PM – 7PM
Duration: 4 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $160
All sales are final.
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Ages 10+
Textile Tuesdays – Fabric Painting
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Learn to paint prints and designs on fabric.
DATES / TIME
Tuesdays, October 4th – October 25th, 5PM – 7PM
Duration: 4 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $160
All sales are final.
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Ages 8+
Shibori Dyeing Technique
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it.
DATES / TIME
Tuesdays, November 1st – November 8th, 5PM – 7PM
Duration: 2 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $125
All sales are final.
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Ages 8+
Shoe Painting
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Shoe Painting (embellish & customize your own shoes) Bring in your new or beaten up shoes to customize to your desire! Using paints & other embellishments, give your soles some soul!
DATES / TIME
Tuesday, November 15th, 5PM – 8PM
Duration: 1 day
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $60
All sales are final.
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Ages 10+
Social Fashion Design
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Work in small groups to create and sew a piece that addresses a social issue.
DATES / TIME
Tuesdays, September 6th -November 15th, 5PM – 7PM
Duration: 10 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $350
All sales are final.
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Ages 8+
Drag Tween/Teen – The Lewk
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Learn basic techniques to create your perfect “Lewk” using non-traditional fabrics and embellishments.
DATES / TIME
Tuesdays, September 6th -September 27th, 5PM – 7PM
Duration: 4 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $160
All sales are final.
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Ages 8+
Drag Tween/Teen – The Lewk
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Learn basic techniques to create your perfect “Lewk” using non-traditional fabrics and embellishments.
DATES / TIME
Tuesdays, October 4th -October 25th, 5PM – 7PM
Duration: 4 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $160
All sales are final.
Sign Up / Purchase
wednesdays
Ages 6 - 7
Little Sewers – Dog Blankets & Fashion
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Intro instruction to hand and machine sewing.
DATES / TIME
Wednesdays, September 14th – October 19th, 4PM – 5PM
Duration: 6 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $120
All sales are final.
Sign Up / Purchase
Ages 6 - 7
Little Sewers – Scarves & Hats
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Instruction to hand and machine sewing to create your own accessories.
DATES / TIME
Wednesdays, October 26th – November 30th, 4PM – 5PM
Duration: 6 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $120
All sales are final.
Sign Up / Purchase
Ages 6 - 7
Little Sewers – Holiday Gifts
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Create a simple holiday gift loved ones will enjoy.
DATES / TIME
Wednesdays, December 7th – December 14th, 4PM – 5PM
Duration: 2 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $45
All sales are final.
Sign Up / Purchase
Ages 8+
Fashion & Design – Levels 1 – 3
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Learn the basics of sewing and design in this Intro to Level 3 course.
DATES / TIME
Wednesdays, September 7th – November 9th, 5PM – 7PM
Duration: 10 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $350
All sales are final.
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thursdays
Ages 16+
Adult Open Lab
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Bring a project to work on or come to learn topics that are presented in class. (Instructors are available to assist you).
September Topics: Basic Skills & Sewing Machine Maintenance
October Topics: Basic Assembly & Seams
November Topics: How to Read Patterns
DATES / TIME
Thursdays, September 8th – November 17th, 5PM – 8PM
Duration: Ongoing
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $20/per day
All sales are final.
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sundays
Ages 11+
Tween/Teen Winter Formal – 20s Formal Dance
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Create a formal to wear to our finale formal dance!
DATES / TIME
Sundays, September 11th – October 30th, 1PM – 3PM
Duration: 8 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $320 / includes 1 ticket to formal dance
All sales are final.
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Ages 8+
Fashion & Design – Levels 1 – 3
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Learn the basics of sewing and design in this Intro to Level 3 course.
Students will showcase their work in a finale fashion show.
DATES / TIME
Sundays, September 11th – November 13th, 1PM – 3PM
Duration: 10 weeks
LOCATION
Factory Fashion is located at the Stanley Marketplace.
COST: $350
All sales are final.
Sign Up / Purchase
Additional Courses & Programs
Drag Queen Program
Make your own mark on drag history. Transform into your beautiful best in Factory Fashion’s Drag Tween/Teen Program. You’ll put your fiercest fashions forward on the catwalk after learning upcycle techniques and corset making. And to complete the lewk, you’ll discover the secrets of make-up application, hair stacking, and the proper care and fitting of wigs. Students will enjoy this program’s immersive elements of creation. Programs are available for youth through adults. Our goal is to be a safe haven for anyone looking to explore and find their first drag family.
specialty courses
Professional Make-Up Instruction
Professional Models & Photographers
Speciality Workshops
Holiday-themed Classes
Field Trips
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Classes & Programs
Contact Info
- 720 327-2000
- fashion@factoryfashionstanley.com
