Stylin’: Alchemy
Application Open: December 7, 2016
Application Deadline: Jan 27, 2017, 5 pm
The 2017 Teen Stylin’: Alchemy program marries creative fashion design with the principles of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Student designers will select a masterwork from VMFA’s permanent collection and, using creative construction and alternative material-application techniques with the opportunity to create electrically powered wearable works of art.
In addition, students will have free access to view the stunning jewelry and haute couture fashion designs appearing in VMFA’s special exhibitions, The Rachel Lambert Mellon Collection of Jean Schlumberger (Feb 11–Jun 18, 2017), and Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style (May 6–Aug 27, 2017) to draw inspiration from when developing their garments.
The free, eleven-week fashion program held February through May 2017, in VMFA’s Pauley Center Studios, includes an orientation session and ten fashion design workshops during which students work to create innovative garments inspired by the museum’s stunning permanent collection. These studio classes are designed to provide additional vocational skills, serve as information sessions for students seeking higher education and portfolio development In addition to the design workshops, VMFA will host a series of registration-based Saturday workshops, accessible to both Independent Study students and campus students.
Students between grades 6–12 are selected through an application process designed to serve as a practical experience in applying for higher education or competitive programs.
Course Options & Schedules
Students may look forward to applying for one of the two offerings:
Stylin’ Campus Series: On-site programming open to all Virginia students in grades 6–12; Limited Enrollment
Stylin’ Independent Study: Available to statewide students beyond a 30-mile radius from the museum or students who have previously participated in the Stylin’ program at least once; Unlimited Enrollment
Teen Stylin’ Campus Schedule I: Tue 5:30–8:30 pm
Feb 21, 28; Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 18, 25; May 2
- Limited enrollment and open to students in grades 9–12 only
- No workshops will be held over spring break, Apr 11–14
- Student is Stylin’ Campus Series are asked to take 1 of 4 Stylin in the Studio Special Saturday Workshops
Teen Stylin’ Campus Schedule II: Thu 5:30–8:30 pm
Feb 23; Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 20, 27; May 4
- Limited enrollment and open to 6–12 grade students
- No workshops will be held over spring break, Apr 11–14
- Student is Stylin’ Campus Series are asked to take 1 of 4 Stylin’ in the Studio Special Saturday Workshops
Independent Study Schedule:
- Students required to attend: Orientation on Feb 18 between 10–1 pm; Dress Rehearsal on Apr 30 from 5–9 pm; Final Runway Event on May 7 from 5–9 pm
- Students in Stylin’ Independent Study are required to take 1 of 4 Stylin’ in the Studio Special Saturday Workshops. All student work submissions should be made online and through emails with the instructor and program manager
Course Calendar
Tuesday workshops are for students in grades 9–12 only
Thursday workshops are for students in grades 6–12
Week 1 | Orientation
Tue, Feb 21, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Thu, Feb 23, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Week 2 | Inspiration and Interpretation:
Defining the Problem
Tue, Feb 28, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Thu, Mar 4, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Week 3 | Rendering and Design:
Proposing Solutions
Tue, Mar 7, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Thu, Mar 9, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Week 4 | Drapery and Pattern Drafting 101: Vocation and Technique
Tue, Mar 14, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Thu, Mar 16, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Week 5 | Model Making: Problem Solving, Paper Doll Making, Paper Cutting and Folding
Tue, Mar 21, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Thu, Mar 23, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Week 6 | Armatures 101: Vocation and Technique
Tue, Mar 28, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Thu, Mar 30, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Week 7 | Open Studio I: Construction
Tue, Apr 11, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Thu, Apr 13, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Week 8 | Embellishments
Tue, Apr 4, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Thu, Apr 6, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Week 9 | Open Studio Construction
Tue, Apr 25, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Thu, Apr 27, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Week 10 | Open Studio Construction
Tue, May 2, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Thu, May 4, 5:30–8:30 | Studio B
Stylin' in the Studio Saturday Workshops
Registration Required
Saturdays, 10 am—2 pm
February 25, March 4, March 25, April 1, April 29
Independent Teen Stylin’ students are required to take one Saturday workshop. We strongly suggest that all Teen Stylin’ students sign up for one or more Saturday workshops. Topics will be released in early January.
Runway Event
Students are expected arrive one hour prior to Runway Events
Dress Rehearsal
Sun, Apr 30, 5–9 pm | Leslie Cheek Theater
Number of expected participants: 60–90
Runway Event
Sun, May 7, 4–9 pm | Leslie Cheek Theater
Number of expected participants 60–90
Program Info
Sponsored by RBC Wealth Management
