Creative Fashion Design Intensive: From Sketch to Finished Garment on Florida's Treasure Coast

This comprehensive fashion design intensive offers a rare opportunity to experience the complete garment creation process in an intimate, professionally guided setting. Unlike typical classes that focus on isolated skills, this program takes you through every phase of design—from the initial spark of inspiration to the final stitch of your completed piece.

Your journey begins with fashion illustration, where you'll learn to translate your creative vision onto paper with professional techniques. From there, you'll move into hands-on draping, working directly on professional dress forms to shape and refine your design in three dimensions. The program continues with pattern making instruction, teaching you to create the technical blueprints that transform concepts into reality.

The construction phase brings everything together as you work on high-end sewing machines with professional supplies, guided by an instructor with over two decades of industry and teaching experience. Throughout the process, you'll receive personalized feedback and support, ensuring that your unique vision is realized with technical precision and creative integrity.

The retreat structure balances intensive creative work with restorative coastal living. Mornings from 8-11 AM are free for beach exploration, surf lessons, paddleboarding, or quiet relaxation—allowing you to arrive at the studio refreshed and inspired. Afternoon sessions provide focused instruction and hands-on practice time, while evenings offer opportunities to explore waterfront dining and local attractions.

Set against the backdrop of Sebastian's natural beauty—with its riverfront setting, nearby ocean beaches, and abundant wildlife—the environment itself becomes part of the creative experience. The combination of structured skill-building, artistic exploration, and the satisfaction of creating something truly your own makes this more than a workshop—it's a transformative creative journey.

By week's end, you'll have deepened your understanding of fit, structure, and design while developing a finished piece that reflects both your artistic vision and newly refined technical abilities.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in waterfront pool home on the Sebastian River - Food for breakfast and dinner preparation at retreat house - Catered lunch daily in the work studio - Water, tea, coffee, and juice throughout the day - 26 hours of specialized fashion design instruction over 6 days - High-end sewing machines and professional dress forms - Professional sewing and design supplies - Free fabric for your fashion design project - Art supplies for fashion illustration - Free sewing kit to take home - Bicycles for neighborhood exploration - Smart TV streaming - WiFi connection - Free parking

What's not included

- Airport transfers - International and domestic flights - Visa fees - Travel insurance - Local transportation - Surfing lessons, paddleboarding, and kayaking - Skydiving and parasailing activities - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Personal expenses - Evening meals at restaurants