Shapes to Forms combines fashion design with STEAM learning, offering courses for students ages 9–14+ in the San Diego area. Through hands-on, project-based learning, students transform 2D sketches into 3D garments and accessories while mastering garment construction, pattern making, and applying real-world math concepts.
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Newest Program: CONSTRUCTED
CONSTRUCTED is a teen and adult Fashion Program where you can earn a spot on a professional runway with Fashion Week San Diego.
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?
Did you know that Fashion Design is S.T.E.A.M?
Fashion design integrates math, spatial intelligence, construction, physics, and anatomy, making it a true S.T.E.A.M. discipline. Through observation, inquiry, and problem-solving, students develop essential skills that prepare them to become the next generation of innovators, creators, and leaders.
See Past Events
POSH at La Plaza Fashion Show
Shapes to Forms students took the spotlight at the Posh at La Plaza Fashion Show, presented in partnership with Fashion Week San Diego and the La Jolla Merchants Association.
Each student not only designed and modeled their own look but also defined the sustainable choices behind their creations, highlighting the importance of fashion with a conscience.
To complete their ensembles, Downtown10 provided stunning jewelry that elevated every runway moment. The evening was a true celebration of sustainability, creativity, and the future of fashion innovators. Designer. Creator. Model. All in one—only at Shapes to Forms.
Where
Posh at La Plaza Fashion Show
When
08/08/2025
Haute STEAM X @ UCSD Extension Studies
Shapes to Forms has partnered with Fashion Week San Diego for their inspiring Haute STEAM X program in collaboration with UCSD Extended Studies! This amazing opportunity is designed to empower students under 18 to explore the world of fashion, from professional sewing, sustainable design, and fabric sourcing to understanding the real business behind the industry!
Students will engage in hands-on projects that combine creativity with STEAM skills, while learning directly from Fashion Week designers and tackling real-world challenges such as sustainability. It's an incredible first step for any young creative passionate about turning their fashion dreams into reality!
Check out the CBS 8 San Diego feature to learn more: Watch Here.
When
Contact Fashion Week San Diego for upcoming dates
In The News
Students from La Jolla Elementary and Muirlands Middle Schools teamed up for a unique art and engineering project, "Making Monsters," led by Shapes to Forms. This collaboration combined creativity and technical skills as students designed and built whimsical monster sculptures. The project, organized by Shapes to Forms, encouraged teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving while blending artistic expression with STEAM education. It showcased the power of cross-disciplinary learning to inspire young minds.
When
May 2024
Read the article at San Diego Tribune - La Jolla Light
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Hi! I’m Diana!
I help aspiring designers learn how to create fashion designs through basic math learned in school!