2025 agenda
9:40-9:50 Attendees to Wellington Event Center, check in
10:00-10:10 Welcome
10:10-10:45 Keynote speaker
11:00-11:50 Workshop session 1
12:00-12:30 Student Panel Session in Wellington Event Center
12:30-1:50 Lunch at the Student Union Building, visit college row
2:00-2:50 Workshop session 2
3:00-3:30 College Showcase in Wellington Event Center
3:40-4:30 Workshop session 3
4:40-5:15 Conference wrap up & prize raffle in Wellington Event Center
2025 Keynote speaker
PAIGE FOGGIN, TECHNICAL DESIGN MANAGER, GREENSOURCE BRAND APPAREL
Paige Foggin currently works as the Technical Design Manager at Greensource Brand Apparel. She is an alumni of Central Washington Universities (CWU) Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising program. During her time at CWU, she won Judges Exceptional Design Award at the student fashion show for one of her designs; that additionally awarded her “Outstanding Creative Work” when presented at the Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). After graduating from CWU, Paige entered the fashion industry as an Apparel Sample Coordinator. Through her hard work and dedication, she has worked her way to her current role, where she creates technical specs, analyzes garment fit, builds 3D renderings, and more. She enjoys being creative and having the ability to help design apparel that that millions of men, women, and kids wear across the country; including but not limited to T-Shirts, Hoodies, Sweaters, Outerwear, Loungewear, seasonal apparel, and hunting/fishing apparel. She is eager to expand her knowledge in technical design and dive deeper in her career. A professional goal of hers is to become a Certified Fit Technician by end of the year.
2025 WORKSHOPs
DIGITAL THREADS: STITCHING FASHION MARKETING AND TECHNOLOGY TOGETHER
Explore how technology and digital marketing are transforming the fashion industry. Discover cutting-edge digital tools shaping creative solutions in fashion marketing.
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TECHNIQUES THAT IMPROVE DESIGN CREATIVITY
This workshop will teach students creativity techniques to expand their design ideas. The only materials we will use are paper and pencils to unleash your creativity and think outside the box!
CREATIVE DRAPING
Come learn about the basic tools and techniques for draping any garment. We will take a design concept from muslin to paper pattern to fabric. See how clothing can be creative, tangible and fun.
FASHION CROQUIS MASTERY: FROM SKETCH TO STYLE
Join our interactive workshop to learn step-by-step fashion croquis drawing techniques. Unleash your creativity and design stylish fashion illustrations. Suitable for beginners and aspiring fashion designers.
DIGITAL PORTFOLIO BUILDING
Learn how to design a professional digital portfolio website! Show off past projects and skills in one place, easily accessible by hyperlinks. Add to your resume and applications to be more competitive and give yourself a leg up.
SEW AWAY!
Learn the basics of how to sew. Using fun fabrics, you will make a versatile and easy project to take home with you!
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TREND FORECASTING
Explore techniques and tools for identifying, analyzing, and predicting future trends in fashion, design, and consumer behavior!
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FASHION CONNECT: BUILDING BRIDGES IN FASHION EDUCATION - TEACHERS ONLY
A collaborative session for fashion educators to exchange ideas, share resources, and foster meaningful connections across schools.
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