Youth Design Summit 2026

This 10-day immersive Fashion Design Summit is designed for young aspiring designers, ages 7-17, who want to explore the world of sewing and design while learning alongside peers in their age group. You will be introduced to collegiate-level fashion design study and future careers offered in our award-winning 7-Month Fashion Design Training Program, for ages 16 and up.

The Youth Design Summit 2026 will be held on June 8-19, 2026 and July 6-17, 2026. You only need to attend one session. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM ET. We provide the equipment, supplies, and lunch — you bring the creativity!

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Skills Learned

By the end of the 10-day experience, students will gain foundational sewing skills to design and construct a finished garment.

Eligibility

Prior sewing experience is not necessary to enroll. We will teach you everything you need to know to excel in the program.

What’s Included

We provide the equipment, fabrics, supplies, and lunch — you bring the creativity! Each day is a new fashion design topic.

Meet your Instructors

Ashlynn Ono-Stethers

With 3+ years in the fashion industry, Ashlynn has a background in fashion design and costume design from Savannah College of Art and Design. Ashlynn’s works blends historical influences with imaginative silhouettes and intricate details, creating costumes that feel both authentic and fantastical.

Specialty: Costume Design, Sewing, Patternmaking, Textiles, Draping, Collection Development

Samalie Kabenge

With 12+ years in the fashion industry, Samalie has a background in fashion design from Savannah College of Art and Design. Samalie’s intentional design and futuristic approach inspires designers to imagine and create fashion that transcends boundaries, defies norms, and transports us to a different world of style.

Specialty: Sewing, Patternmaking, Draping, Textiles, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom

Only 12 spots left - Enroll Now!

Enroll now and explore the exciting world of fashion design! Only 12 spots left.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Due to the limited class size, securing a spot means another student may be turned away. All payments are nonrefundable, so please be sure you can attend before enrolling.

  • Classes are open to parents or guardians who wish to remain in the Studio during program hours.

  • The program runs Monday through Friday, from June 8-19, 2026, and July 6-17, 2026. Students may enter the Studio as early as 8:45 AM EDT. Students must be picked up by parents or guardians by 1:30pm ET, the latest.

  • This program is designed for ages 7-17. Students will be grouped in class with their peers.

  • Yes, each student will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the program to celebrate their creativity, effort, and new skills in fashion design!

  • The full 10-day program is $1,150 — and that includes all supplies and lunch! (You may bring your own lunch and store in our kitchen.)

  • Students will learn sewing and design principles through fun daily projects, culminating in a mini showcase to celebrate their creativity and hard work.

  • Our class size is limited to 12 students, with 3 dedicated Instructors. This small-group setting allows for plenty of 1-on-1 assistance, hands-on learning, and project completion at each student’s learning pace.

  • Yes! Our Studio is wheelchair accessible, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.

    If your child has specific needs, please email us at Hello@SewWithSELF.com.

  • Absolutely! We welcome parents or guardians to stay in the Studio or simply drop off and pick up.

  • We provide all equipment, materials and tools. Light refreshments are provided. Students are welcome to bring their own lunch and store in our kitchen.

  • We are walking distance (1 minute) from the Arts Station Marta Station, and conveniently located near affordable street and parking garages, making drop-off and pick-up easy for commuting parents and guardians.

  • If you love the experience at our Youth Design Summit, you can continue learning through our Fall 7-Month Fashion Design Training Program for ages 16 and up.

  • Enrollment will close once all 12 spots are filled, so we encourage you to enroll as soon as possible to secure your spot in the program.

  • To enroll, simply click the buttons above.

    As a reminder, the full tuition payment is required before the first day of class.

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