Welcome to the New York Fashion Academy!
The
New York Fashion Academy (NYFA) of Seattle, Washington presents one of the
most comprehensive, up-to-date and relevant fashion design curricula available
anywhere. Created in cooperation with business and industry, our program provides
the skills and expertise currently in high-demand. The curriculum is continually
updated to reflect the latest proven concepts, methods and practices in the
fashion industry today.
Students of all ages and abilities are welcome. No prior knowledge, ability or experience is required or presumed. Imaginative, creative beginning students are particularly encouraged!
The Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board certifies that the New York Fashion Academy is licensed as provided by the authority of Chapter 28C.10 Revised Code of Washington Private Vocational Schools Act.
Fashion Design Instruction
Certificate Program
The New York Fashion Academy offers a 15-month Certificate Program in Design and Construction, providing structured training for students wishing to gain in-depth knowledge of fashion design. More information is available here. Be sure to check out Certificate Program classes on the Courses & Classes page.
Courses & Classes
In need of just a few specialized classes? Not ready for the Certificate Program? Take a look at NYFA's current class offerings here. All classes listed are included in the Certificate Program except where noted.
NYFA Location
The
New York Fashion Academy is located at 5201 Ballard Avenue Northwest
as of May 2, 2005. Perched at the corner of Ballard Ave NW and 24th,
the 100-year old, 10,000 square foot academy building is located in Ballard's
Historic District. (Try Mapquest
for directions or contact us for more complete
directions.)
In addition to housing the school, our new building also hosts the Art in Fashion Gallery. This huge space can be divided up for smaller shows or used as is. It's a great place to be during Ballard's Art Walk (Second Saturdays) whether you are an artist or an art lover!
We are now offering space to rent out for meetings, seminars and classes.
For more information on how you or your organization can rent meeting space
or gallery space, please call (206) 352-2636 or email us
at newyorkfashionacademy@hotmail.com.