FABRIC HACKERSPACE
The Design Lab (Ages 9 to 12)
Designed for creative minds aged 9 to 12, this five-day camp is an exciting introduction to product design, branding, and hands-on making. Students will take an idea from a screen all the way to a finished piece of merchandise.
What students will explore
- Digital design tools such as Affinity and Canva
- Hands-on machines, including Silhouette cutting machines, sewing machines, and heat presses
- Real-world skills in textile construction, sewing techniques, and material science
What students will create
- Their own logo and brand identity
- A personalised product line of custom cushions, tote bags, T-shirts, and 3D wrap-around mugs
- A Digital Designer’s Archive that documents their creative process and growth
What they will take away
With creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial thinking at its core, students build confidence as they bring their ideas to life and showcase their work. It is an unforgettable opportunity to explore their potential and turn their imagination into something they can proudly call their own.
our teachers
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Angie Urbina brings 20 years of teaching experience and currently serves as the Middle Years Programme (MYP) Design Head of Department at Stamford American International School. With expertise in Product Design and Digital Design, she inspires students to transform creative ideas into innovative, real-world solutions through inquiry-based learning and hands-on design experiences.
Holding a Master’s in Computing and Education Technology, a Licensure in Education, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computing Engineering, Angie combines strong academic foundations with practical design expertise. Her engaging, student-centered approach empowers young makers to take ownership of their learning, experiment with new ideas, and bring their creative visions to life.
camp details
| Age | Days | Timing | Price Per Week |
| 9 to 12 | Monday to Friday | 9 am to 3 pm | $760 (5-day camp) |
*Price includes a healthy lunch (cooked fresh daily), morning and afternoon snacks and a Camp Asia T-shirt
Sample Timetables**
Fabric Hackerspace (Ages 9 to 12)
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Arrival | ||||
| 09:00 - 10:00 | The Personal Touch Digital Logo Lab & Brand Identity * The Design Blueprint: Dive into the world of graphic design by learning the fundamentals of professional design apps like Affinity and Canva |
Stitch & Shape Dive into textile construction, learning the basics of handling fabric and assembling the cushion base |
Graphic Design Lab Use Affinity or Canva to architect a multi-element design specifically for a canvas surface |
The T-shirt Blueprint Dive into Affinity and Canva to architect a high-impact, professional logo designed specifically for wearable T-shirts |
The Mug Architect Dive into Affinity or Canva to create a stunning wrap-around design specifically for a 3D surface |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | AM Break | ||||
| 10:30 - 11:00 |
The Heat Press Studio |
Manufacturing Basics This session provides a hands-on introduction to professional textile workshop tools, mastering fundamental sewing machine techniques |
Layout Mastery Focus on composition, ensuring the "brand" logo and graphic icons are perfectly positioned for a tote bag layout |
The Designer's Eye Using advanced text generators and predesign icons, create a cohesive brand identity that is optimized for fabric printing to generate a personalized design |
Flying Your Colours Design and create a custom fabric flag, representing a unique brand |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | |||||
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Lunch | ||||
| 12:30 - 13:45 | The Great Vinyl Cut Unlock the power of the Silhouette machine to turn digital art into professional-grade vinyl decals |
The Pro-Designer Studio Dive into professional graphic design software to transform creative visions into high-quality, production-ready digital files for the cushions |
The Silhouette Session Students use the Silhouette machines to transform their digital outlines into physical vinyl decals |
Extra Design Magic Jump back onto the Silhouette workstations to create fun, extra accent graphics and secondary "hidden" brand marks to make the T-shirts truly po |
The Designer's Archive Use Canva to build a professional digital portfolio, documenting every project created throughout the week |
| 13:45 - 14:45 |
Project: Gear Up! |
The Final Press |
The Final Reveal |
The Ultimate Design Fusion Bring vision to life by incorporating all the custom graphics onto the T-shirts, in a session where creativity meets technical skill |
Meet the Makers |
| 14:45 - 15:00 | PM Break / Pack up / Home | ||||
**It is subject to change; the final timetable will be shared 5 days before the first day of camp.
Important Information Before Booking
Dropping Off
Kids will register at the registration table, receive their name tags indicating the camp they're attending, and be brought to class at 9 am.
Medical
A full-time nurse is available on-site every camp week for medication collection, first aid, and medical support. All Camp Asia staff are first-aid trained.
Food
Freshly cooked healthy lunches and snacks are provided daily. Inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions. Please note we follow a nut-minimisation policy.
Bus Service
We offer a safe, convenient, and social bus service with stops near your home. Click here for more details.