FashionTech STEAM Program

Choose Your Program

We offer two ways to experience the FashionTech STEAM curriculum. Pick the format that suits your school, your students, and your calendar.

calendar_month Full Academic Year

A Year to
Master It All.

All 7 modules. Deep dives. Multiple projects. The complete FashionTech STEAM experience spread across 28 weeks.

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bolt 2-Week Intensive

14 Days.
One Project.
Real Skills.

All 7 modules compressed into 14 consecutive days. Fast-paced, hands-on, and project-driven — finishing with one complete fashion piece.

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Choose the Right Program

Both programs cover all 7 modules and deliver genuine FashionTech skills. The difference is pace, depth, and how many final projects students complete.

Full Year
28 weeks · Academic program
2-Week Intensive
14 consecutive days · Immersive
Duration
Full academic year (28 weeks)
14 consecutive days
Curriculum
All 7 modules

Each explored in depth with time to experiment, iterate, and refine

All 7 modules

Condensed into daily sessions — focused, hands-on, and project-driven

Final Projects
Multiple projects

Students build a growing portfolio throughout the year — one per major module

One project

Students design and produce a single complete 3D printed fashion piece

Pace
Deep-dive, semester paced
Fast-track, immersive
Best For

School curricula, extracurricular clubs, and after-school programs running through the academic year

Holiday programs, summer schools, enrichment weeks, and festival or event formats

What They Leave With

Full portfolio, swatch book, multiple finished fashion pieces, moodboards, and a certificate

One complete fashion piece, moodboard, swatch book, and a certificate of completion

Full Academic Year

28 weeks · Academic program

Duration
Full academic year (28 weeks)
Curriculum
All 7 modules, explored in depth with time to experiment and iterate
Projects
Multiple projects — one per major module, building a full portfolio
Pace
Deep-dive, semester paced
Best For
School curricula, after-school clubs, extracurricular programs
Leaves With
Multiple fashion pieces, full portfolio, swatch book, certificate

2-Week Intensive

14 consecutive days · Immersive

Duration
14 consecutive days
Curriculum
All 7 modules condensed into focused, hands-on daily sessions
Projects
One project — a single complete 3D printed fashion piece
Pace
Fast-track, immersive
Best For
Holiday programs, summer schools, enrichment weeks
Leaves With
One complete fashion piece, moodboard, swatch book, certificate
Full Academic Year · 28 Weeks

Seven Modules.
Four Weeks Each.

The full year program gives students the time to go deep into every technique. Each of the 7 modules spans 4 weeks — with dedicated time for exploration, experimentation, peer feedback, and hands-on making. By the end, students have a complete portfolio and the technical confidence to keep creating.

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013D Printed FabricsWeeks 1–4
02Hand 3D PrintingWeeks 5–8
03SubliPrintingWeeks 9–12
04Modular FashionWeeks 13–16
05AssemblyWeeks 17–20
06Project IdeationWeeks 21–24
07Project PlanningWeeks 25–28
Module 01 · Weeks 1–4

3D Printed Fabrics

Students enter the world of 3D printed textiles, learning how modern fashion designers use FDM printers to create flexible, wearable, fabric-like structures. This foundational module builds both technical confidence and creative ambition from day one.

Over four weeks, students move from understanding how a 3D printer works to producing their own dual-colour swatches, intricate lace structures, and a fully curated swatch book that will accompany them for the rest of the year.

What students will learn
  • Printing textiles using the infills method
  • Creating dual-colour fabric swatches
  • Designing and printing 3D printed lace
  • Curating and organising a professional swatch book
  • Understanding filament properties and print settings
Technologies & tools
TinkerCAD Adobe Illustrator Slicer FDM 3D Printer Flexible Filament
01 3D Printed Textiles Create fabrics with a 3D Printer
02 Hand 3D Printing Using 3D Pen for Decorations
Module 02 · Weeks 5–8

Hand 3D Printing

This module introduces the most tactile and expressive 3D printing technique — working freehand with a 3D pen. Students discover that 3D printing doesn't always require a machine: sometimes the most powerful tool is in their hand.

Students learn to draw directly in three dimensions — first on flat paper templates, then graduating to printing on real 3D objects like mannequins, shoes, and purses. It's part craft, part engineering, and entirely addictive.

What students will learn
  • Using a 3D pen with control and confidence
  • Printing on flat, 2D paper templates
  • Freeform printing on 3D objects (mannequin, shoe, purse)
  • Building structural forms with layered filament
  • Combining hand printing with machine-printed elements
Technologies & tools
3D Pen Flexible Filament PLA Filament 2D vs 3D Design
Module 03 · Weeks 9–12

SubliPrinting

SubliPrinting is a breakthrough technique developed by designer Brigitte Kock that enables 3D printing in full, vivid colour and with varied textures — opening up a completely new dimension of creative possibility.

Students also take their first step into AI-powered design, using Adobe Firefly to generate original patterns that are then transferred onto their 3D printed fabrics. This module sits right at the intersection of craft, technology, and contemporary art.

What students will learn
  • The SubliPrinting process from start to finish
  • Printing fabrics in full colour with texture variation
  • Generating AI-designed patterns using Adobe Firefly
  • Applying sublimation transfers to 3D printed surfaces
  • Combining SubliPrinting with other techniques
Technologies & tools
FDM 3D Printer Sublimation Printer Adobe Firefly (AI) Flexible Filament
03 SubliPrinting Design colourful prints on textiles
04 Modular Fashion Design interlocking pieces of garments
Module 04 · Weeks 13–16

Modular Fashion

This module is about designing smarter. Students learn to think about fashion as a system — creating interchangeable, modular components that can be assembled into different garments, worn in multiple ways, and easily repaired when needed.

It's a hands-on lesson in circular fashion thinking: reducing waste by designing pieces that don't need to be thrown away when broken, and that can evolve as the student's taste evolves.

What students will learn
  • Principles of modular and sustainable design
  • Designing connection and attachment systems
  • Creating interchangeable fashion components
  • Prototyping modular structures in 3D
  • Documenting and presenting a modular system
Technologies & tools
FDM 3D Printer Tinkercad PrusaSlicer Flexible & Rigid Filament Snap-fit Mechanisms
Module 05 · Weeks 17–20

Assembling 3D Printed Fashion

No sewing machine? No problem. This module teaches students how to connect, join, and finish their 3D printed fabric pieces into fully assembled, wearable garments using three distinct techniques — each with different qualities and applications.

By the end of this module, students have a complete understanding of how individual printed components become a finished fashion piece — and the hands-on skill to do it themselves.

What students will learn
  • Connecting printed panels with an iron solder
  • Joining components using a 3D pen
  • Hand-stitching techniques adapted for 3D printed materials
  • Finishing and quality-checking assembled pieces
  • Choosing the right joining method for each situation
Technologies & tools
Iron Solder 3D Pen Sewing Needle & Thread Flexible Filament Finishing Tools
05 Assembling Techniques to assemble the garments
06 Project Ideation From idea to design
Module 06 · Weeks 21–24

Project Ideation

After five modules of technical skill-building, this module shifts the focus to the creative process. Students learn how to generate, develop, and articulate original design concepts — using both AI tools and their own imagination.

The centrepiece is the creation of a professional moodboard that will guide their final project. Students also explore how AI can extend and accelerate the creative process, rather than replace it — learning to work with tools like Adobe Firefly as a genuine creative collaborator.

What students will learn
  • Concept development and creative direction
  • Producing a professional design moodboard
  • Using AI tools as a creative design assistant
  • Visual storytelling and presenting ideas clearly
  • Giving and receiving constructive design critique
Technologies & tools
Adobe Firefly (AI) Canva Adobe Express Pinterest Research Presentation Software
Module 07 · Weeks 25–28

Project Planning & Final Production

The final module brings everything together. Students take their concept from Module 6 and transform it into a real, finished fashion piece — applying all the techniques and creative skills they've developed across the year.

Guided by structured project management principles, students break their production into manageable phases, run test prints, iterate based on feedback, and produce their final piece in time for a celebratory showcase. It's the moment the whole year has been building toward.

What students will learn
  • Breaking a complex project into manageable phases
  • Running test prints and iterating on feedback
  • Production scheduling and time management
  • Finishing, photographing, and presenting a final piece
  • Building a portfolio-ready project write-up
Technologies & tools
FDM 3D Printer PrusaSlicer 3D Pen Tinkercad Project Planning Tools Portfolio Documentation
07 Project Planning From design to full garment
— 2-Week Intensive

14 Days, Start to Finish

The intensive compresses the full FashionTech journey into 14 consecutive days. Every day has a clear focus — moving from foundational printing techniques all the way through to a complete, assembled final fashion piece.

Students don't just learn the techniques — they immediately apply them, building momentum day by day until they present their finished project on Day 14.

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Day 1
3D Printing on Fabric
Day 2
SubliPrinting
Day 3
Hand 3D Printing
Day 4
Hand Printing + Modular
Day 5
Assembly
Day 6
Ideation
Day 7
Ideation & Project Planning
Days 8–13
Final Project Production
Day 14
Final Presentations & Showcase
Week One — Techniques
01
3D Printing on Fabric
Printer setup, first test prints, infill experiments, and material handling. Building the first fabric swatch.
02
SubliPrinting
Full-colour 3D fabric printing using Brigitte Kock's SubliPrinting technique and AI pattern design with Adobe Firefly.
03
Hand 3D Printing
Introduction to the 3D pen. Printing on flat structures and paper templates to explore freeform techniques.
04
Hand Printing + Modular Fashion
Printing on 3D objects — mannequin, shoe, or purse — then applying modular design principles to create interchangeable components.
05
Assembly
Connecting 3D printed fabric panels using iron solder, 3D pen joining, and hand stitching — no sewing machine needed.
06
Ideation
Creative software exploration and using AI as a design collaborator. Developing the concept for the final project.
07
Ideation & Project Planning
Professional moodboard creation, peer feedback on concepts, and planning the final project phases and production timeline.
Week Two — Final Project
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Final Project
Production begins. Test prints, first components, early assembly checks.
09
Final Project
Iterating on design based on test results. Adjusting prints, refining components.
10
Final Project
Main print runs. Building the primary structure of the fashion piece.
11
Final Project
Assembly of all components. Joining panels and testing structural integrity.
12
Final Project
Detail work and finishing touches. Quality review and any final adjustments.
13
Final Project
Completion, photography of the piece, and preparing the presentation narrative.
14
Final Presentations
Students present their completed fashion pieces. Showcase, certificates, and celebration.
What They Create

The Final Projects

Every student leaves with something real — physical 3D printed fashion they designed, built, and can wear or display with pride.

Full Academic Year

A Growing Portfolio of Work

Over 28 weeks, students complete a project at the end of each major module — building a portfolio that showcases the full range of their skills. By the end of the year, they have multiple finished fashion pieces representing different techniques and creative directions.

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Multiple Fashion Pieces

One completed project per major module — each using a different technique and concept

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3D Fabric Swatch Book

A curated collection of all printed fabric samples, organised and ready to present

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Design Portfolio

Moodboards, process documentation, and photography suitable for college applications

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Certificate of Completion

Issued on successful completion of the full academic year program

2-Week Intensive

One Complete Fashion Piece

In 14 days, students design and produce a single, complete 3D printed fashion item — from concept and moodboard through test prints and assembly to a finished piece they present on the final day. Short on time, big on impact.

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One Final Fashion Piece

A fully designed and assembled 3D printed fashion item — conceived and made in 14 days

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Moodboard & Concept

A professional design moodboard created with AI tools and creative software

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3D Fabric Swatch Book

A sample collection built across the two weeks of technique sessions

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Certificate of Completion

Issued on successful completion of the 2-week intensive program

In Both Programs

Skills Every Student Develops

Regardless of which program your school chooses, these are the core competencies every student walks away with.

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3D Printing Mastery

Machine operation, material knowledge, infill settings, and three distinct printing techniques.

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Fashion Design Thinking

Concept development, moodboarding, and translating a creative idea into a physical object.

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AI & Digital Tools

Adobe Firefly for AI pattern generation, creative software, and digital design workflows.

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Sustainable Design

Modular fashion thinking, repairability, and circular fashion principles in practice.

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Project Management

Breaking a complex creative project into phases, testing, iterating, and delivering on time.

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Garment Assembly

Iron soldering, 3D pen joining, and hand-stitching to assemble pieces without a sewing machine.

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Portfolio Building

Documenting the creative process with a swatch book, moodboard, and photography.

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Creative Confidence

The experience of seeing a personal idea become a real, wearable object — and the confidence it builds.

Both programs
Full Academic Year

Ready to Run a Year-Long Program?

We provide the printers, materials, e-learning platform, staff training, and expert mentoring — everything your school needs.

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2-Week Intensive

Interested in the Intensive?

Perfect for holiday programs, enrichment weeks, and festival-format learning. Get in touch to discuss dates and logistics.

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