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[title]After School Textiles at Textile Arts Center
This craft hub offers kids an introduction to weaving, screen-printing, sewing and dyeing. Over the course of the semester, students make one-of-a-kind garments, bags and other housewares. Textile Arts Center, 505 Carroll St between Denton and Whitewall Pls, Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-369-0222, textileartscenter.com). Fall session begins Sept 12. Check website for pricing information. Ages 5 to 12.
Fabric Arts Studio at the JCC
Using hand-sewing techniques and a range of embellishments, tweens create stylish accessories they can wear home. The JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave between 75th and 76th Sts (646-505-5708, jccmanhattan.org). Fall session begins Sept 12. Sixteen classes $760. Ages 8 to 10.
Fashion Design for Kids at the Fashion Class
Vera Wangs in the making start by learning the basics—sketching, cutting fabric, threading a sewing machine—and cut their teeth on simple projects like tote bags. As the class progresses, kids graduate to more advanced undertakings (think slippers, headbands and T-shirts). The Center of Arts & Imagination, 2116 86th St between Bay 28th St and 21st Ave, Bensonhurst, Brooklyn (347-560-8757, thefashionclass.com). Spring session begins Apr 12. Six classes $200. Ages 6 to 12.
Kids' Basic Sewing at the Esaie Design School
Young fashionistas receive step-by-step instruction on how to assemble original garments. Depending on which session they choose, they'll work toward creating a skirt, a pair of drawstring pants or a vest. Esaie Design School, various locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens (718-284-2942, esaiecouturedesignschool.com). Upcoming sessions begin Mar 25 and May 20. Six classes $150. Ages 8 and up.