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 The Style Shop is a fashion design and silkscreening studio. The shop has sewing machines, design and layout tables, and a stock of fabric, clothing and notions for students to use for projects. Our screen printing studio has computer stations with Photoshop for designing images, a dark room for developing images on screens, a project area for printing, and a specialized screen washing area.
In Style Shop , students create their own custom-made fashions and accessories. Students begin with a variety of projects such as logo design, computer design, and basic screen printing. As they progress through these projects they learn to sew and do alterations, building all the skills necessary for creating quality fashions. In workshops with visiting artists, students pursue advance fashion skills they are interested in including knitting, dyeing, and advanced graphic design. After their initial training, students work with staff mentors to set their own goals which may include producing more complex designs, creating a fashion line, or doing design and printing for other people. As they advance, students create a business models, budgets and marketing campaigns for their products or services.
January 11, 2012
If you know anything about the programming we offer to our middle school students here, you know that each program tackles some pretty cool stuff. If you’ve ever thought “Hey, I’d like to know how to do that,” finally, here is your chance!
For three hours every Saturday in February, join Jill in Style Shop & learn the basics of sewing, just like our students do! You do not need to have any previous experience- all equipment, tools, instruction, & some fabric is supplied.
For the low cost of $80, you can reserve your spot in this limited-availability class. Learn to use a sewing machine, read a pattern, & much more. Over the course of four weeks, sew your own pillowcase, reversible tote bag, & stylish tunic!
Reserve your spot by contacting us with your deposit (contact@workshophouston.org or 713.807.7911), & come prepared to sew!
Schedule of Style Shop Adult Classes:
Saturdays, February 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, 9am-12pm.
(*Please Note: No make-up times have been allocated for this class- please be sure to clear your schedule in order to make it to these sessions. Class size is limited to the first five people who register- secure your spot today!)
December 9, 2011
Workshop Houston will be closed for Winter Break
Middle School and High School Programs:
Closed from Saturday, December 17th - Monday, January 2nd
Bike Shop:
Closed from Sunday, December 18th - Thursday, January 5th
Happy holidays and best wishes in 2012!
November 21, 2011
Workshop Houston and the Third Ward Bike Shop
will be closed from
Wednesday, November 23rd through Sunday, November 27th.
See you after the holiday and have a happy Thanksgiving!
November 4, 2011
Thursday, November 3rd, Style Shop headed downtown to look at some amazing work at the International Quilt Festival. While the students of Style Shop may be tackling some ambitious sewing projects during their time at Workshop Houston, nothing quite prepared us for the intricate designs and impressive sewing that was on display here.
Students especially enjoyed the Wearable Art section of the show, which displayed quilted clothing. Another big hit was the quilts which were created with sparkling thread.
Making a quilt is a huge undertaking, and the students were impressed by the amount of work that goes into something so lasting and beautiful. When asked to pick just one as their favorite, students said they absolutely couldn’t choose one quilt over another. We are already looking forward to going back next year!
October 21, 2011
Come see our students’ fashion, music and cycles on October 3oth at the premiumkids Little Monster’s Bash! Click on the flyer for details!
October 19, 2011
Sewing is something that many people know how to do, at least a little bit. Sewing clothing from a pattern, though, is a whole different story.
Style Shop is so proud to showcase some of our really talented sewing superstars. These girls have worked through Workshop Houston’s sewing curriculum, learning the basics, and are now at the level of sewing from a pattern. Some of their works can be seen here!
For more clothing sewed (and designed!) by some of our middle school participants, be sure to join us on Sunday, October 30th, at Premium Goods clothing store in the Rice Village between 2 & 5pm. We’ll be strutting our stuff in a fashion show that afternoon!
October 6, 2011
With only 13 working days until the first fashion & design expo of the 2011 school year, Style Shop students are extremely focused and busy!
 Prepping for the fashion show Most students are progressing through the sewing curriculum at a great pace, while others are working to further their skills in screenprinting & Photoshop.
All the original works these students make will be modeled on Sunday, October 30th at Premium Goods (in the Rice Village). More details on all that coming very soon!
September 21, 2011
It’s been a hectic week in Style Shop! As we introduce many brand-new students to the concepts of sewing, drawing,
and screen printing, many of our returning students have jumped back into using Photoshop. With just a little refresher in the concepts and ideas behind using such a complex computer program, students have been able to create their own one-of-a-kind images.
We don’t stop there, though. The next step is to take these images and use them to create truly unique articles of clothing. Check out Halima and her design creations here!
July 28, 2011
Workshop Houston will be on break from August 1st-August 21st.
The Bike Shop will reopen on August 26th with NEW HOURS: Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm.
The Middle and High School Program will reopen on August 29th.
Thanks and see you soon!
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