Kids Summer Camp in San Diego: Learn to Sew, Design & Create
Design it. Create it. Model it.
Whether fashion becomes a future career, a creative hobby, or simply a fun summer experience, students will leave with something lasting: real technical skills and the confidence to create.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a fashion designer?
Curious about the behind-the-scenes world of fashion design and runway production?
Want to design a look and model it yourself at Fashion Week runway?
This is your opportunity to fully step into the experience for a few weeks and see where creativity can take you.
Summer Intensive Dates - $699/week
NOTE: To have enough preparation time, students must commit to two intensives in the summer or one summer intensive and the Fall session in order to be a part of the show. For those that register for the Fall Weekly Session will not be able to participate in the August 7th, POSH on La Plaza show.
Week of June 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM + Open Studio 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Week of June 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM + Open Studio 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Week of July 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM + Open Studio 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Week of August 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM + Open Studio 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fall Weekly Session Dates* - $699/session
Sundays, August 9 - September 27, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM + Open Studio time (TBD)
Fashion Show Opportunity Dates
FWSD Posh at La Plaza in La Jolla Cove — Friday, August 7, 2026
Fashion Week San Diego in Downtown San Diego — Saturday, October 3, 2026
Please email info@shapestoforms.com for any questions!
Constructed Fashion Program
Design it. Create it. Walk it at Fashion Week San Diego. (Ages 13 to adult)
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a fashion designer?
Curious about the behind-the-scenes world of fashion design and runway production?
Want to design a look and model it yourself at Fashion Week runway?
This is your opportunity to fully step into the experience for a few weeks and see where creativity can take you! Whether fashion becomes a future career, a creative hobby, or simply a fun summer experience for students, they will leave with the life skills of real technical skills and the confidence to create.
Learn foundational sewing and construction skills through hands-on studio instruction.
Open to students ages 13+, these week-long intensives introduce students to the technical foundations of fashion design and garment construction.
Intensive Topics Include
Basics of sewing & machine operation
Clothing construction fundamentals
Enclosures & closures
Gathering, ruffles & flounces
Summer Intensive Dates $549/week
Week of June 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Week of June 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Week of July 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Week of August 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
A Summer Intensive with Lifelong Skills
These intensives are designed to give students foundational sewing and construction skills they can continue building on for years to come. There will be room for personalization as classes will be small
Teen Fashion Camp
A STEM-driven fashion design camp for ages 13+.
The Stitch Lab is launching a new Fashion Design Teen Camp designed for creative students ready to explore the art and engineering of clothing construction. Through immersive summer intensives, this program approaches fashion through the lens of construction and design thinking, while creating fun wearable projects. Beginners are welcome!
This camp stands apart by teaching both design and construction, not just step-by-step crafting, so students learn how sewing truly works rather than simply copying. With small class sizes, each student receives personalized support while progressing from beginner to independent creator. Throughout the week, students build skills in design thinking, learning how to turn ideas into wearable pieces while understanding shape, fabric, and function. They also develop hands-on sewing and technical skills, including hand stitching, safely operating a sewing machine, sewing straight seams, and following proper construction order. As they grow in confidence, students complete a series of real projects, from a hand-sewn starter piece and a functional bag or accessory to a custom-designed item and a wearable garment like a skirt or top, each one reinforcing their creativity, independence, and technical ability!
Camp runs for 5 days, with 3-hour sessions offered in either a morning (9:00 AM–12:00 PM) or afternoon (1:00–4:00 PM) time slot. Designed for ages 9–14, the program includes all materials and equipment needed. Please note that instructors may vary by week.
🧵 All materials included
🎨 Small group setting for personalized guidance
Weekly Camps
Summer Sewing Camp in San Diego for Kids (Ages 9–14)
This is beginner-friendly while still offering room for returning students to grow their skills. With small-group instruction, personalized support, and all materials included, students build real sewing and design skills in a structured, creative environment. Flexible morning and afternoon sessions are available, with convenient weekly options all summer long.
Our daily summer camp offers a flexible, beginner-friendly introduction to sewing, design, and hands-on creativity. No prior experience needed. Each day focuses on building foundational skills while guiding students through a project they’ll be proud to take home. Students have the option to attend one day, two or three consecutive days, or mix and match dates to fit their schedule, even continuing into the following week.
Running June through August, each camp is a 3-hour session with flexible morning (9:00 AM–12:00 PM) or afternoon (1:00–4:00 PM) options. Designed for ages 9–14, the program includes all materials and equipment needed.
🧵 All materials included
🎨 Small group setting for personalized guidance
Students can enroll in up to 3 days:
1 Day (Monday Only)
2 Days (Consecutive Mondays–Tuesdays)
3 Days (Consecutive Mondays–Wednesdays)
One-Day Camps
Summer Sewing Camp in San Diego for Kids (Ages 9–14)
One-day sessions (Monday Only) are a great introduction to sewing, where students will learn foundational sewing skills. Students gain hands-on experience exploring their creativity in a supportive environment. Options are available for 1 day (Monday), and 2 (Monday + Tuesday) or 3 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) consecutive days.
Weekly and Daily Sessions All Summer Long
Shapes to Form’s summer camps are offered as week-long camps and one-day workshops for ages 9+ at our downtown La Jolla studio.
Students learn both design and construction, gaining a true understanding of how sewing works, not just how to follow steps.
With small class sizes and a clear progression from beginner to independent creator, each student builds real skills, confidence, and creativity.
