Workshops and Classes

WEEKLY

Our Workshops and Classes are hands-on programs that encourage students to explore, imagine, build, and iterate. Whether designing wearable fashion, coding robots, constructing structures in Minecraft, or crafting expressive zines, our workshops blend art, technology, and creativity in innovative ways.

These sessions are tailored to grow with our students, promoting inquiry, idea testing, and collaboration
with peers. We believe in learning by doing, allowing for experimentation, surprise, and discovery.

Perfect for ages 9 and up, our workshops are updated weekly and are open to anyone curious and eager to explore.

Junior Fashion Design Workshop

Saturday, May 24 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Taught by fashion designer and mentor Gregory Nato

Aspiring designers ages 10–14 are invited to dive into the vibrant world of fashion through hands-on sketching, illustration, and vintage-inspired creative direction. Our fashion design workshop is child-directed and imagination-fueled, giving young creatives the full experience of what it’s like to be a real designer.

Through professional techniques like working with croquis templates, experimenting with color theory, and exploring moodboard storytelling, students will not only build artistic skills—they’ll build confidence too.

All materials are provided — just bring your imagination.

  • • How to sketch on industry-standard croquis

    • Basics of color theory using paint chips

    • Hands-on collage and layout techniques with magazine tear sheets

    • How to create finished design boards with professional materials

  • Gregory Nato is a graduate of the Interior Design program at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). He began his career in fashion retail development and, after many years working with fashion brands, returned to FIT to complete a second degree in Fashion Design. Following the launch of his own evening wear and bridal brand, Gregory was invited to teach and mentor aspiring designers, sharing his knowledge of the fashion industry, the apparel production process, and the wide range of career opportunities available to the next generation. He currently lives in Newburgh, where he runs a small vintage clothing business.