Idyllwild Arts Summer Program Announces Expansion of Youth Fashion Design Program with Gerard Dislaire
Summary
Mr. Dislaire is an expert in his field and he really understands the concept to construction process and is excellent at communicating, which is key, with his students.” During two-week sessions, students create their own brand, determine their potential customer, and design a line of clothing that speaks to that client.Fraider continued, “How often can a teenager take a fashion design course where they can learn how to create a garment from concept to construction from one of the industry experts, who just happens to be the former vice-president of Juicy Couture?Mr. Dislaire is an expert in his field and he really understands the concept to construction process and is excellent at communicating, which is key, with his students.”During two-week sessions, students create their own brand, determine their potential customer, and design a line of clothing that speaks to that client.There are plenty of opportunities for budding artists to be kids with evening movies, field trips, hiking, swimming, field trips, and pool parties and experience life on campus that is very similar to an academy student.Many summer students decide to apply for admission to the prestigious Idyllwild Arts Academy, and later return as college students to as camp counselors, much like Fraider.“One thing that we keep hearing over and over again from our campers is how nice our counselors are,” he added with a smile.A limited number of scholarships are available and interested students are encouraged to apply.