The Fashion Class

I am extremely impressed! My 6 year old attended two of the one-​day school break camps this week, and I just can’t say enough about the experience that she had.
First thing’s first — my top concern while I’m at work all day long is that she is well cared for and has a good time. I was a little bit concerned at first, thinking that the other campers would be teenagers and that this would be too long of a day for a 6-​year old. But that couldn’t have been farther from the truth. There were several younger kids there, and my daughter seemed actively engaged in the learning and activities even at the very end of the day when I peeked in at her working.
The coolest part about the camp, though? The fashion! My daughter sewed with a sewing machine and by hand, took a field trip to Mood, made fashion illustrations, created necklaces and other accessories, AND made a shirt and skirt. But most of all, now she has a real interest in this creative outlet. I love it.
Thank you, Fashion Class, for an amazing opportunity.

My daughter attended a program here this summer. It was well run, extremely organized, and creative. Plus the projects they did resulted in clothing and accessories she really wears/​uses. This place is a real find!

We chose the Princess Party/​Frozen Party for our daughter’s 5^th birthday at TFC, the girls had a blast!
This was definitely a girlie-​girl party! their midtown location was very convenient, the staff were very friendly, informative, and helpful, they kept 10 girls busy with decorating a lace crown, taking a photo with a castle backdrop, and singing songs from the Frozen movie. At the end of the party, each girl went home happily with her own framed photo, tutu, wand, and glitter crown. Thank you, the Fashion Class, for a memorable experience for my daughter’s 5^th birthday! we look forward to returning for another amazing birthday party there!

My 8 year old spent two fantastic weeks at fashion camp during August 2015. She learned so much! There were field trips, a tour of the Fashion District, and even sales training! They taught the girls to design and sew but also talked about how to sell to their demographic! I have to tell you my daughter and I had great conversations at dinner! And she actually came home with things to wear! This is money well spent. One of the best camps she has attended. Money well spent.

First, the good:
They communicate with you very quickly and politely – whether by email or phone. Very «on-​it.» They are generous with returning deposits if you have to pull your kid out.
My daughter loved this program and was happy every day. So that is huge.
I did have some concerns with the staff never coming forward to introduce themselves on opening day, with petty squabblings among what appeared to be a large number of rude, fresh girls, and with a sense that they were not trying to built a supportive group atmosphere among the girls. It seemed like an every-​girl-​for-​herself type of milieu. My daughter said that when there were these fights, the counselors were on their phones and wanted them to settle their issues among themselves. I loathe rude, fresh children and would have liked to see this discipline issue addressed more pointedly.
Also, having a group of girls ages 6 – 12 is too wide a span. They should be divided from 6 – 9 and 10 – 12.

This place is awesome! I visited The Fashion Class with my 9 year old niece who took a session there (she went to their afterschool program in Manhattan.)
The instructor definitely knew her stuff but was also really engaging and encouraging. I was impressed to hear that their instructors have graduated from NYC’s best fashion design schools. The environment is like an airy, open studio art space and manages to be child friendly without feeling like a «kid place.» It is adult friendly too with lots of seating and it isn’t too noisy considering all the sewing machines…
This place seems to do a really good job at inspiring young ladies to be creative. I have really seen my niece develop confidence (and some serious design skills) through her training there which is REALLY cool.
I wish we had one of these where we live cause I would go!