The Paper Garment Class [April]

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm UTC-05:00

FashionBar Headquarters | Chicago

FashionBar Chicago
Publisher/HostFashionBar Chicago
The Paper Garment Class [April]
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Students will use media such as newspapers, publications, and other materials to construct fashion garments.
About this Event

This class was created to celebrate transgender and gender non-conforming lives by engaging the community to help tell these stories, bring awareness and education to a marginalized group of people in today’s society. As part of this educational and creative 4-week program, students will be given the opportunity to experience and celebrate these lives. The concept of using media paper to create these wearable garments is to change the narrative of transgender and gender non-conforming people in the media and today’s society. The media; magazine paper, fashion journal, or publication is used to construct this work of art.

Students will use media such as newspapers, publications, and other materials to construct fashion garments. The garment can be constructed using glue, tape, and other various solutions to the paper together to create a wearable paper garment.

The participants’ garments will then be modeled by trans people at a fashion show at the end of the term to help promote and ensure a strong positive presence for the growing LGBTAIQ, specifically Chicago’s Transgender community. This class is facilitated and taught by FashionBar LLC.

This class is limited to 6 people so make sure to sign up early! The studio is spaced out so that social distancing is followed. You must follow all regulations by wearing a face mask at all times using hand sanitizer and keeping your space wiped down. Everyone will have a special work area so bring your supplies (see below) and engage in a life-changing experience while supporting your community.


Duration - 4 Sessions

Class Limit: 6 Students

Time - 2.0 hours each Session

The course is available Monthly on Thursday for consecutive (4) Thursdays

The class identified is made available by FashionBar LLC and is not affiliated with or sponsored by any business or entity.

Address: FashionBar LLC, 835 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago Il 60611.

This class will cover the following each week.

  • Meet & Greet & Create an illustration of Concept
  • Get Inspired & Begin Construction
  • Construction Continues
  • Finalize completed Paper Garment
  • Showcase during Trans Media Fashion.

By the end of this class, you will have a minimum of one design that you have created within class to showcase.

Please purchase the following supplies:

  • 6 Paper Publications
  • Adhesive / Glue
  • tape measure
  • pencils - no pens
  • 2 inch clear ruler
  • paper scissors
  • rotary cutter
  • Tape
  • Hot glue gun

ALL SALES FINAL.

Must be 16 or older to attend

Purchaser names must be at check-in; this information will be shared with the instructor of the course providers for purposes of order fulfillment.

Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.

Note, additional equipment or materials may be required or included in the purchase price, see course description for details.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

FashionBar Headquarters, 835 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States

Tickets

USD 482.02

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