Fashion/Arts Workshops

Workshops/Classes/Private Lessons/Camps/Retreats to Youth/'Tween/Teen/Adult/Community audiences across the USA, Canada, Internationally with Cynthia Padilla. Am I coming to your town? Request me: padillapost2@gmail.com

• Fashion Sketching 
• Fashion Sketching & Design 
• Fashion Illustration
• Sewing Intro
• Sewing Studio
• Needle Arts
• Silk Painting
• Textile Arts & Design
• Studio Arts (Painting & Drawing)
• Design 

2014:
Summer
'Fashion Design l' (7) Th. 6:30-9:90 pm. Collin College Continuing Edu Plano, TX
 
Fall
'Fashion Design l' (7)Th. 6:30-9:90 pm. Collin College Continuing Edu Plano, TX
'Fashion Design ll' (7) Th. 6:30-9:90 pm. Collin College Continuing Edu Plano, TX

2013

June 10-14, 'Fashion Sketching' 9-noon/1-4pm. SMU at Legacy, Plano, TX.

June 17-21, 'Fashion Sketching' 9-noon/1-4pm. SMU at Legacy, Plano, TX.

June 22-28, 'Studio Arts: Drawing' 9-noon/1-4pm. SMU at Legacy, Plano, TX.

July 1-5, 'Fashion Starz'  9:30-12:30-noon/1:30-4:30 pm. Craft Guild Dallas

July 22- 26, 'Fashion Starz' 9-noon/1-4pm. Jaycee Park Center for the Arts,

Needle Arts Camp - Sewing Starz

NEW ! 

Workshop/Class/Camp: Sewing Starz

Dates: Weekends/Afternoons/School Breaks/Holidays

Time: Morning session, afternoon session or both... for an all day class.
Age: Youth/Tween/Teen
Location: Request this offering at your location.
Description: Learn the basics of sewing...machine stitches, hand sewing techniques plus embellishments. All levels complete beginners to intermediate.

A sewing machine is required but two buddies can share a machine. Instructor’s machine also available to take turns on.

Read student Testimonials: http://fashionsketching.blogspot.com/2009/10/testimonials-sewing.html

Supply Check List 

The following is a basic sewing kit every student of sewing should have. Please bring in: 

o Sewing machine - PLEASE include its power cord & foot peddle and manual.
o A very basic machine can be found at Walmart/Target - type retailers $100’ish or under. Call first, as all locations will not have a fabric dept/sewing machines. Or find a used one in the classifieds.
o Sewing machine bobbin case + 2 extra bobbins.
o (1) Spool of thread any color except white.
o Sewing machine needles - Size #11- #14.
o Scissors - ‘Dollar store’- type scissors, when new & sharp, will suffice.
o Pin cushion and pins.
o Iron and ironing board (buddies can share ).
o Packet of hand sewing needles.
o Large lidded box/plastic storage container /or similar to store projects in.

Mark/code/label all of your items, big and small.

Note: SEWING MACHINE MUST BE IN RUNNING/WORKING ORDER. I cannot stop the class to diagnose/repair machines. Run a scrap of fabric through, then inspect both the top AND bottom stitches. (Although I have sewn with the many machines brought into class over the years, I am not qualified to diagnose or repair one). Avoid the disappointment of a camper seated at a machine that just isn’t working up to par. Note: Machine age/price is of no significance. I still own and use my low budget high school sewing machine.

Workshop-Sewing Studio

Sewing: Complete Beginner

Learn the basics of sewing and more in one fun-filled week! Work at your own pace as you master your machine and along the way learn fashion industry ways of laying out fabric, holding scissors, ironing, and  how to problem solve a very basic beginner pattern into your own unique vision. 

A ‘sampler’ of machine stitches, hand sewing techniques and embellishments will aid in the  transformation. 

The week culminates in a trunk show produced by the students for their family and friends. A sewing machine is required, but two buddies can share a machine. A supply list and suggestions of fabrics will be provided upon registration. Fee does not include your choice of fabrics and trims.

View typical activities http://fashionsketching.blogspot.com/2010/06/starting-tote-bag-project.html  
Student testimonials: http://fashionsketching.blogspot.com/p/testimonials-teentweenyouth.html

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Sewing Studio

Work at your own pace in a fun and social environment. Your personal taste in fabrics and trims will transform a selection of instructor-chosen patterns into your own one-of-a-kind garment. You’ll use all the skills learned in the ‘Sewing: Complete Beginner’ class to really begin to showcase your own sense of style. 

The camp begins with  an optional first day shopping trip to the near-campus fabric store. Here we’ll discuss fabrics and you will get a vision of  best fabric options suitable for your skill level as well as what’s recommended for the particular sewing pattern chosen.  

The week culminates in a fun runway show event produced by the young designers for their family and friends.

A sewing machine is required, but two buddies can share a machine. A supply list and suggestions of fabrics will be provided upon registration. Fee does not include your choice of fabrics and trims.

View typical activities http://fashionsketching.blogspot.com/2010/06/starting-tote-bag-project.html and read Student testimonials: http://fashionsketching.blogspot.com/p/testimonials-teentweenyouth.html

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Hand Sewing 

Learn the basics of hand sewing in this fun offering. Emerge with a ‘sampler’ of your stitches...from basic to fancy + beading, trims and embellishments to be later transformed into a fashion project. 

 

Past Youth Sewing Camps &amp & Residencies:
2012-00 Resident Artist, Big Thought. 'Needle Arts'
2011 SMU Summer Youth, Plano, TX. 'Beginning Sewing'
2011 SMU Summer Youth, Plano, TX. 'Sewing'
2009 Resident Terrell Library, Terrell, TX. 'Needle Arts'
2004 Instructor, Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY- 'Needle Arts'
2003 Presenter, Museum of African American Life & Cultures, Dallas, TX. 'Needle Arts'
2003-01 Summer Camp, Craft Guild of Dallas, Addison, TX. Fiber Arts