Create with Shapes to Forms

Shapes to Forms combines fashion design with STEAM learning, offering courses for students ages 9–14+ in the San Diego area. Through hands-on, project-based learning, students transform 2D sketches into 3D garments and accessories while mastering garment construction, pattern making, and applying real-world math concepts.

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Classes for all ages—youth, teens, and adults! Explore courses, classes and workshops!

All in-person classes are located at The Stitch Lab at 909 Prospect Street, Suite 224A, La Jolla, CA 92037

2026 Schedule

Fashion Design is S.T.E.A.M.

Fashion design integrates math, spatial intelligence, construction, physics, and anatomy, making it a true S.T.E.A.M. discipline. Through observation, inquiry, and problem-solving, students develop essential skills that prepare them to become the next generation of innovators, creators, and leaders.

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  • Six young women walking on runway at a fashion show, wearing creative and colorful outfits made of denim, lace, and fabric with decorative details. There is text in the upper right corner that reads "SHAPES to FORMS" and "designing thru s.t.e.a.m." and a yellow box in the bottom left corner that says "FASHION DESIGN IS STEAM."

    POSH at La Plaza Fashion Show

    On August 8th, Shapes to Forms students took the spotlight at the Posh at La Plaza Fashion Show, presented in partnership with Fashion Week San Diego and the La Jolla Merchants Association. Each student not only designed and modeled their own look but also defined the sustainable choices behind their creations, highlighting the importance of fashion with a conscience. To complete their ensembles, Downtown10 provided stunning jewelry that elevated every runway moment. The evening was a true celebration of sustainability, creativity, and the future of fashion innovators. Designer. Creator. Model. All in one—only at Shapes to Forms.

  • A young man with glasses and a black T-shirt working on fabric pattern design at a table, with a group of people in the background in a bright, modern classroom setting.

    Haute STEAM X @ UCSD Extension Studies

    We are so excited to announce that Shapes to Forms have partnered with Fashion Week San Diego for their inspiring Haute STEAM X program in collaboration with UCSD Extended Studies! 🌟 This amazing opportunity is designed to empower students under 18 to explore the world of fashion — from professional sewing, sustainable design, and fabric sourcing to understanding the real business behind the industry! 🧵✨

    Students will engage in hands-on projects that combine creativity with STEAM skills, while learning directly from Fashion Week designers and tackling real-world challenges like sustainability. It's an incredible first step for any young creative passionate about turning their fashion dreams into reality!

    💥 Check out the CBS 8 San Diego feature to learn more: Watch Here.

  • Colorful, felt craft monster with rainbow stripes and red beads on a black mesh table, next to a drawing of the same monster colored with crayon on a worksheet.

    In The News

    Students from La Jolla Elementary and Muirlands Middle Schools teamed up for a unique art and engineering project, "Making Monsters," led by Shapes to Forms. This collaboration combined creativity and technical skills as students designed and built whimsical monster sculptures. The project, organized by Shapes to Forms, encouraged teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving while blending artistic expression with STEAM education. It showcased the power of cross-disciplinary learning to inspire young minds.

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Sew Fun (Ages 7-9)

Two women are working on a craft project at a table, making a fabric doll. The table has sewing supplies including thread, scissors, and fabric pieces. One woman is wrapping fabric around a doll shape, while the other is sewing or attaching parts.

Sewing Studio (Age 9-13)

A white table with various craft supplies and clothing items, including white sneakers with pink shoelaces, a pair of denim shorts with pink ribbons, and two white hairbands. There are also drawings, fabric pieces, and other craft materials on the table. A person in a blue t-shirt is standing nearby, holding something in their hands.

Teen Fashion (Age 13-19)

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Beginner’s Stitch (Adults)

A girl sewing with a machine, scissors, and fabric pieces on a white table.

Open Studio (Ages 14+)

Colorful spools of thread arranged in a grid, including pink, yellow, purple, orange, and green colors.

Workshops

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Hi! I’m Diana!

I help aspiring designers learn how to create fashion designs through basic math learned in school!

About Diana