The fashion-design industry is serious business—seriously fun business! At this workshop with designer Nancy Volpe Beringer, discover what it takes to start a successful clothing-design enterprise that’s right-sized for MicroSociety students. With what you learn, you will be able to guide kids interested in couture to start fashion houses, and even an entire fashion industry! This kind of creative business, especially in the intermediate and middle grades, has the potential to excite your students and provide them with important social-emotional outlets. Your kids can begin to learn design skills like fashion illustration, sewing, tailoring, and pattern making. They can create marketable products, hold runway fashion shows, and sell their creations in the community. Attend this workshop and start dreaming!