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SF Youth Designer Internship

This course can no longer be booked.

Where Creative Futures Are Designed

Started Aug 17Main Street

Service Description

The Shea Fashion Youth Designer Internship is an academic-year long immersive program designed for aspiring young designers ready to grow their skills, voice, and vision. Participants are mentored by industry professionals, gain hands-on experience in design and studio practices, and culminate their journey with a public showing at the annual Shea Fashion Showcase. This program is open to Pawtucket high school students only.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

1. Purpose Shea Fashion is committed to cultivating a safe, creative, and empowering environment where youth can explore fashion, self-expression, and career development. This Studio Policy outlines expectations, responsibilities, and procedures to ensure the success and wellbeing of all participants. 2. Program Eligibility Youth participants must: Be enrolled in a Shea Fashion program (e.g., Runway to Confidence, StyleMakers, ReFashioned). Be between the ages of 13 and 18, unless otherwise approved by the Program Director. Submit completed registration, media release, and emergency contact forms before participating. 3. Studio Code of Conduct All participants must: Treat fellow students, instructors, staff, and volunteers with respect and kindness. Use studio materials and equipment responsibly. Follow safety guidelines, including proper handling of sewing machines, scissors, and other tools. Refrain from any form of bullying, harassment, or discrimination. Uphold a collaborative spirit and contribute positively to the learning environment. Zero-Tolerance Policy: Any behavior involving violence, theft, verbal abuse, or substance use will result in immediate dismissal from the program. 4. Attendance & Punctuality Consistent attendance is expected to ensure skill development and group cohesion. Participants must notify a staff member in advance if they will be absent or late. Excessive absences (more than 3 unexcused) may result in removal from the program. 5. Dress Code Participants are encouraged to express themselves through fashion within the bounds of appropriateness and safety. Closed-toe shoes are required during studio sessions. Clothing must allow for full participation in studio activities (i.e., no overly restrictive or unsafe attire). 6. Studio Access & Supervision Youth may only be on-site during scheduled programming hours. A staff member must be present in the studio at all times during youth programming. Parents/guardians must pick up students on time unless alternative arrangements are approved. 7. Use of Technology & Personal Devices Cell phones must remain on silent and may only be used during breaks. Use of Shea Fashion’s technology (e.g., tablets, computers) is for educational purposes only. Recording or photographing others without permission is strictly prohibited. 8. Media & Photography Shea Fashion frequently documents programs for educational, promotional, and grant reporting purposes. A media release form


Contact Details

  • 1005 Main St #8201, Pawtucket, RI, USA

    401-642-5668

    info@sheafashion.com


Shea Fashion is funded in part by:

City of Pawtucket logo featuring a stylized mill gear and wave icon in red, orange, and blue.
Seal of the United States Department of the Treasury featuring a blue circular badge with scales, a key, and 1789.
Logo of Navigant Credit Union with a blue and orange compass design.
Bristol County Savings Bank logo with a green colonial key and serif text.

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