Nov 23: 9:30am - 2:30pm

In this highly interactive six-hour workshop, K–12 educators will gain the practical tools and confidence needed to bring AI into any classroom. Participants will learn to create a clear,
student-friendly AI glossary, identify and showcase AI examples, and apply an ethics checklist to select classroom-appropriate tools. Through guided activities, they will adapt existing lessons with brief AI exploration segments and design a fully structured AI learning task, then pilot it with peers for real-time feedback. The workshop is organized into two 2-hour sessions each followed by 1-hour practical activities. By day’s end, teachers will be equipped to lead meaningful AI explorations, foster critical thinking, and personalize learning for their students.

Jan 25: 9:00am - 2:30pm

In this highly interactive six-hour workshop, K–12 educators will gain the practical tools and confidence needed to bring AI into any classroom. Participants will learn to create a clear,
student-friendly AI glossary, identify and showcase AI examples, and apply an ethics checklist to select classroom-appropriate tools. Through guided activities, they will adapt existing lessons with brief AI exploration segments and design a fully structured AI learning task, then pilot it with peers for real-time feedback. The workshop is organized into two 2-hour sessions each followed by 1-hour practical activities. By day’s end, teachers will be equipped to lead meaningful AI explorations, foster critical thinking, and personalize learning for their students.

Mon to Fri, 9:00am - 5:20pm

Working through the construction of knit apparel items, this course will focus on working with specialty industrial knit machinery. Through practical application and understanding of machinery capabilities, projects will include constructing apparel items such as a pair of leggings, an athletic t-shirt, a sports bra, and a swimsuit.

Mon to Fri: 9:00am - 5:20pm

Working through the construction of apparel items the course content will focus on working with woven fabric. Projects will include apparel items such as constructing a collared shirt, and pair of pants with techniques touching on setting in sleeves, sewing on a collar, waistband, pocket types, and button and zipper closures.

Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 2:50pm

This course is for emerging designers looking to expand their knowledge of and dexterity with innovative technologies in a studio environment. Learners will be introduced to
cutting-edge design tools and will practice skills through project-based learning. Learners will learn by creating prototypes through guided, hands-on activities. This is open to all skill levels.

Mon to Fri, 9:00am - 5:20pm

Explore the prototyping process through pattern design and sample making.  This course will discuss the differences between a block and a pattern, cover concepts such as dart manipulation, and work through measuring the body for pattern development.  Participants will draft a basic block with custom measurements, discuss fit through fitting a mockup of the block, and work through pattern manipulation to create a personal design.

*Note, to get the most out of this course you should have basic sewing skills and have worked with sewing patterns previously.  
Final work for the course may not be a completely finished garment.

July 20 to July 24:

Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 5:20pm

Learn how to make your own raincoat, perfect for the Vancouver climate. Working with a pre-made pattern, students will learn and experiment with sew-free and specialty machinery we have on campus, creating their very own raincoat. Through techniques such as seam sealing, both by machine and by hand, working with waterproof fabrics, and learning sewing 'tricks', students will gain greater understanding of the steps involved in the process of making a raincoat, while ending the course with their very own raincoat, perfect for the rainy season.

Mon to Fri, 9:00am - 5:20pm

Learn how to sew a pair of pants from start to finish. Starting with a basic pattern, you will explore how to adjust patterns, fit and test prototypes, and apply sewing finishes. The course will also introduce how to fix common fit issues and draft a pant pattern using personal measurements.

Aug 04 - Aug 07

Tues - Fri, 9:00am - 2:50pm

(no class on Monday, August 3 due to stat holiday)

Summer Design Foundation Academy.  Interested in learning more about what designers do? Learn from a range of design educators from the Wilson School of Design and create inspiration materials and illustrations, transform shapes into soft objects, and practice photo manipulation through computer programs like Adobe Photoshop. Each day includes a different design area and projects done at home while working with your instructor. Each student will build a personalized design portfolio and projects that will be valuable for a future in design. No previous experience needed. For ages 12–18.