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Basic Sewing Camp
Learn the basic operations & functions of sewing equipment.
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Advanced 2-Week
Outfit Design
Learn how to design & make garments.
Eileen Fisher
Renew Workshop
Specialty camp for advanced students.
Hats from the Heart Fundraiser
Hats from scratch fundraising for kids at the Childrens Hospital.
Step Into Fashion
It’s been well over a year now since fashion designer & entrepreneur, Monir Zandghoreishi, joined her son-in-law Maurice Leary to expand Step It Up.
At first, Step It Up Camp came together as Maurice's attempt to provide afterschool athletics to high risk students. Maurice started out with 16 kids, helping them develop their skills and stay out of trouble. Maurice himself had experienced a hardscrabble past. He was born and raised in New Rochelle, New York and knew one way to get kids on the right path was by mentoring them and giving them a different road map to grow stronger and more resilient every day.
Program Goals
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Students will leave with real-world knowledge & basic skills to build a successful career in fashion design.
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Foster a positive learning environment where kids can explore their creative abilities and maximize their full potential.
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Provide a safe place where students can grow and build friendships that are not dependent by performance.
Hands-On Experience
Eileen Fisher Workshop
Carmen La Ponte VP
Quality Vacuum & Sewing
Monir and Carmen's relationship began a decade ago. After showing the value of the college's fashion program,
Quality Vacuum & Sewing provided gifts, support for fashion shows, and purchased equipment. For 6 years, the program has established internship possibilities for students.