AR C H I TEC TU R E & DESIGN NOT YOUR USUAL SUMMER CAMP... by Bret Parsons
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esigner Camp, LA’s only comprehensive and collaborative design-based summer camp for young creatives (ages 11-17), is the brainchild of Kristen Dees who created it “to help young adults foster their design talents and show them the many career opportunities that exist within the field of interior design and fashion.” She adds, “We’re lucky to be in the company of the country’s top designers and brands, many of whom happily take the time to mentor our our students.” Designer Camp consists of four week-long sessions: Designer Camp 101, Fashion & Styling Camp, Interior Design Camp, and Photography Camp. Each week features hands-on workshops, a culminating design challenge hosted by an industry partner, classroom presentations from keynote speakers, and behind-the-scenes tours through galleries and globally-based stores at Pacific Design Center and throughout the West Hollywood Design District. Each week’s session is limited to 25 students to create hands-on activities and one-on-one mentorship. At the end of the four week-long sessions, the students’ work is featured in a ‘Design Collective’ showcase at Varola Gallery, where the local community can view designs from the students and local partners. Designer Camp also partners with non-profit organizations, allowing students to design for social good. Further, they even offer scholarship awards to 10 students through generous donations from local vendor-partners.
www.designercamp.com
FEATURED ARCHITECTURAL HOMES ARCHITECT: ROLAND COATE
ARCHITECT: CLIFF MAY
ARCHITECT: JONATHAN WATTS, AIA
SANTA BARBARA | $8,650,000 The best of Hope Ranch, reminiscent of classic California living and gracious East Coast country style. Circa 1930.
PACIFIC PALISADES | $7,500,000 TRUE MID-CENT Ranch House Designed by Renowned Cliff May - Rustic Canyon on over 1 flat ac
SANTA MONICA | $4,595,000 Two Luxury Residences Franklin School Secured Compound w/ Pvt Subterranean Garage.
Lorenzen Partners (805) 886-1842
Julie Bate (818) 416-2321
John Paul Brozyna (310) 428-1645
TO FIND OR LIST YOUR ARCHITECTURAL DREAM HOME, CONTACT BRET@BRETPARSONS.COM OR (310) 497-5832 FOR A SUPERB ARCHITECTURAL SPECIALIST.
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BRET PARSONS DIRECTOR, ARCHITECTURAL DIVISION
7/31/2017 12:40:50 PM