Fashion Machine Drop ins

Fashion Machine is an opportunity to help foster the creativity of the next generation of artists; a new, exciting breed of performance art; and a whole lot of fun. This project was originally developed at Theatre SKAM. The touring show has been everywhere from Texas to Hong Kong. We are ecstatic to be running the Fashion Machine Summer Camp right here in Victoria!

Participants of all ages will spend one week working with local artists learning about textiles, sewing, and design. Participants will be taught the fundamentals of using a sewing machine as well as important hand sewing skills. Teamwork is important for this program. Our talented counsellor/artistic mentors demonstrate the collaboration and listening skills required for the project. 

At the end of the week participants will have the opportunity to present the show to the public that is FASHION MACHINE! Brave audience members will volunteer to have an outfit made by the participants. After an interview with the subjects and a brainstorming session, the designers retreat to their open workshop space and begin redesigning the volunteers’ outfits. The audience circles the perimeter and watches the participants at work, and after 50 minutes at the hands of the participants’ sewing machines, scissors, buttons, ribbons, fabric, needles, and thread, the seven audience members don their remade outfits and showcase their new looks in a fashion show with commentary by the participants.

A fast paced, fun learning experience. Fashion Machine is the camp for everyone! The project is truly a builder of community and an incredible way to support the artists of tomorrow.

Drop in will run August 10th to 14th, Monday to Friday, 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm 

Fashion Machine performance will be August 14th at 2:30 pm

you're welcome to attend one session or all four. All ages and skill levels are welcome.