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ABOUT

Fashion, art, and design education should be accessible. Since 2012, Made Institute has filled the gap, reaching beyond traditional education models to build confidence and careers.

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Through a variety of direct-to-learn pathways, our mission is to ignite potential, grow, and sustain it. At Made, you’ll explore creative skills-based learning with our outstanding faculty of industry professionals and expansive network.

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Our students develop new abilities and enter the creative industries of their dreams, knowing they’ve gained an unmatched experience.

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FACULTY &
STAFF

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    Rachel Ford

    CEO & Program Director

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    Victoria Wright

    Student Coordinator
    Industry Seminar & Business of Fashion Instructor
    Victoria-Wright.com

  • Rosemary Schwartz

    Admissions Coordinator
    Edaalia 
    @edaaliaworld

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    Chelsea Markowitz

    Director of Marketing & PR

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    Thomas Rowe

    Studio Manager
    Sewing Instructor
    AETERNUM

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    Emily Henry

    Course Manager
    @remakeourworld

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    Kristine Auble

    Social Media Manager

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    Taylor Gunther

    Fashion Show Coordinator
    @hieriibrand

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    Melissa DeLorenzo

    K-12 Virtual Education Coordinator
    Sewing Instructor
    Oodelooo Balletwear

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    Alexandra Damiano

    Pattern Making Instructor
    Damiano Collection

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    Veronica Marche Jamison

    Fashion Illustration Instructor
    Veronica Jamison Art + Design

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    Jaclyn Everett

    Pattern Making, Collection, & Adobe Instructor
    Jaclyn Everett

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    Casey Dworkin

    Industry Seminar & Business of Fashion Instructor
    @casey_dworkin 

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    Taylor Green

    Patternmaking Instructor

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    Hajar Muhammad

    Sewing Instructor
    Made Jr

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    Lauren Chiu

    Sewing & Jewelry Making Instructor
    @laurenchiu

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    Ashani Scales

    Sewing Instructor

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    Jae Ford

    Drawing & Portfolio Development Instructor
    @jjaeford

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    Aleah Carr

    Interior Design Instructor

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    Emma Golley

    Industry Seminar Instructor
    Fashion and The Free

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    Tyler Tranguch

    Sewing Instructor
    @peacepunkmotors

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    Ali Dworsak

    Fiber Arts Instructor
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MISSION &
OUTCOMES


Core concepts 

Gain basic to advanced understandings of fundamental fashion, art, and design principles.

Experimentation

Embrace different methods of creation and explore various processes.

Skill building

Enhance new or existing abilities, develop technical knowledge, visual communication, and problem-solving strategies to apply to all creative projects.

Making

Practice and experiment with conceptual, hands-on, or digital tools to inform unique approaches and achieve desired outcomes.

Community

Engage respectfully and responsibly with Made’s community of faculty, staff, students, and members to sustain a safe, supportive, and inspired studio and learning environment.

Belonging

Our community values inclusivity, diversity, and affirms the inherent dignity of all members.

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Made Institute is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools, located at 333 Market St.12th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17126.

LISTEN IN.

Hear Rachel Ford, Founder and CEO, share her creative journey and the purpose behind founding Made Institute in this episode of Together We, a DesignPhiladelphia podcast. Discover how Made’s inception grew out of Ford’s own career path, which took her from corporate America to couture to the classroom.