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2026 Fashion Industry Conference

Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 5:15 PM PDT

Central Washington University ~ Houge Technology Building & Michaelsen Hall ~, E Dean Nicholson Blvd, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States

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Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 5:15 PM PDT

Central Washington University ~ Houge Technology Building & Michaelsen Hall ~, E Dean Nicholson Blvd, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States.

The future of the fashion industry depends on encouraging and exciting students to pursue fashion as a career. To that end, the ninth annual FASHION INDUSTRY CONFERENCE, sponsored by the partnership between the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and colleges, will be held April 25, 2026. The day will feature hands-on student workshops lead by industry professionals, a university fashion design showcase, lunch, giveaways, swag bags, and keynote speaker.

The mission of the Fashion Industry Conference is to educate and mentor students interested in a career in fashion and allow students to learn how to apply their interests to the fashion industry.

This event is created in cooperation with Central Washington University, Washington State University,  WA-FCCLA, and OSPI

Conference open to all age levels. Teachers, parents, and friends are welcome to register and join in!

NOTE YOU WILL CHOOSE 1 WORKSHOP FROM EACH OF THE THREE SESSIONS TIMES OFFERED FOR A TOTAL OF 3 DIFFERENT WORKSHOPS THAT YOU WILL ATTEND DURING THE CONFERENCE.

TEACHERS: for workshop #3 please choose the Teacher Collaboration for a teacher focused session!

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About Organizer

Andrea Eklund Organizer name

Speakers

About Jackson Berhow
Lecturer
Theatre Department, Central Washington University
No Sessions Available
About Cynthia Douglas
Student
Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising, Central Washington University
No Sessions Available
About Yini Chen
Assistant Professor
Apparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles, Washington State University
No Sessions Available
About Zihui Zhao
Assistant Professor
Apparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles, Washington State University
No Sessions Available

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Sessions on Apr 25, 2026

11:00 AM
Workshop Session #1

Fashion Croquis Mastery: From Sketch to Style

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Workshop Session #1

Hand Stitching for Beginners

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Workshop Session #1

Yakama Nation Jewelry-Making Workshop

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Workshop Session #1

Introduction to Draping

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Workshop Session #1

Future You: Start Now

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Workshop Session #1

Trend Forecasting: See The Future Of Fashion

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
02:00 PM
Workshop Session #2

Fashion Croquis Mastery: From Sketch to Style

02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
Workshop Session #2

Hand Stitching for Beginners

02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
Workshop Session #2

Yakama Nation Jewelry-Making Workshop

02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
Workshop Session #2

Introduction to Draping

02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
Workshop Session #2

Future You: Start Now

02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
Workshop Session #2

Trend Forecasting: See The Future Of Fashion

02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
03:40 PM
Workshop Session #3

Fashion Croquis Mastery: From Sketch to Style

03:40 PM - 04:30 PM
Workshop Session #3

Hand Stitching for Beginners

03:40 PM - 04:30 PM
Workshop Session #3

Yakama Nation Jewelry-Making Workshop

03:40 PM - 04:30 PM
Workshop Session #3

Introduction to Draping

03:40 PM - 04:30 PM
Workshop Session #3

Future You: Start Now

03:40 PM - 04:30 PM
Workshop Session #3

Trend Forecasting: See The Future Of Fashion

03:40 PM - 04:30 PM
Workshop Session #3

Teachers Only! FCS Teacher Collaboration

03:40 PM - 04:30 PM