CAMP: Project Biddeford Runway: Fashion & Textiles (ages 10-14)

Ages 10-14 (age range is approximate--get in touch if you feel like this would still be appropriate for your child outside of that age bracket) 9:00am-3:30pm (with the option for pick-up as late as 4:30pm) $195*, including materials Campers are responsible for bringing lunch and snacks. *Financial aid is available and payment plans will gladly be arranged. Email learn@feedtheengine.org to find out more! Description: A Project Runway™ inspired week of fashion challenges including sewing, dying, design, and illustration! This week-long fashion and textile camp will be led by fashion designer and entrepreneur Roxi Suger along with a team local designers, merchandisers, and textile artists. Activities will include the basics of hand and machine sewing, hand applique, upcycling vintage garments, natural dying, fashion illustration and mood boards, visits to local manufacturers and retail stores, and will end in a community fashion show! Designer Bio: Roxi Suger is the founder and designer of Angelrox, a Biddeford-based, sustainable bamboo women's clothing company located in the Pepperell Mill campus. Her flagship retail store, Suger, is located on Alfred Street in Biddeford.  A second Suger is located in the bustling Old Port on Commercial Street in Portland.  Roxi began her career when she learned how to sew at age eight from two loving Grannies. After securing a Summa Cum Laude degree in Clothing, Textiles and Design from the University of Alabama, she migrated to New York City where she spent 18 years designing for a range of companies from Vivianne Tam to Urban Outfitters before launching Angelrox in 1999. While establishing her brand she also taught fashion industry design at Parsons School of Design in Manhattan. Angelrox is currently sold in over 300 boutiques nationwide.  Her spirit of joy is prevalent in all she does and her mantra is “may peace prevail”.