School of Fashion Design

Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England dedicated exclusively to the study of fashion design. SFD provides students with a solid foundation in apparel design and construction, and the skills required for a successful career in fashion. Our technical Certificate program is taught by experts in the field of fashion design. Students may take courses toward the Certificate or on a class-by-class basis to fill professional education interests. For creatives and textile arts enthusiasts, SFD offers workshops in various fiber arts such as weaving, lace making, embroidery, millinery, upcycling, and more. As an SFD student, you will join a diverse community of emerging designers. Our studios are filled with recent high school graduates, students from nearby colleges enriching their education with fashion, and working professionals embarking on a new career path. SFD faculty and students are active partners in our local community, collaborating regularly with organizations and businesses through internships, exhibitions, field trips, and special events. Our reputation for excellence is on display each time our students show their work at fashion shows and exhibits throughout the year. With an SFD Certificate in Fashion Design, our alumni have enjoyed fashion careers with Adidas, Coldwater Creek, J. Jill, New Balance, PUMA, Ralph Lauren, Talbots, Timberland, TJX Companies, and more. Our alumni are designers and costumers for stage and screen, while others have found success launching their own label. Our varied class levels and flexible schedules are designed to meet the needs and profiles of all students. So whatever your level, background, or educational goals, we invite you to schedule a tour to see yourself at The School of Fashion Design. New semesters begin September, January, and June. Your fashion education begins here!

Middlesex County

Benjamin Pierce

Boston Metropolitan Area

Malden

Massachusetts

Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England...

Come check out the Huntington Ave Y today! We have plenty of amazing benefits to offer you and your family.   Visit us at 316 Huntington Ave, email <a href="mailto:jbianchi@ymcaboston.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">jbianchi@ymcaboston.org</a> or call 617-927-8060 for more information.

Come check out the Huntington Ave Y today! We have plenty of amazing benefits to offer you and your family.

Visit us at 316 Huntington Ave, email <a href="mailto:jbianchi@ymcaboston.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">jbianchi@ymcaboston.org</a> or call 617-927-8060 for more information.

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Alexander Hamilton Statue, Across from 5 Commonwealth Ave, Boston

Come explore Commonwealth Avenue in Boston's Back Bay and see it like a local!
Guided by a knowledgeable and friendly guide and storyteller, this engaging 90-minute, small-group tour explores the neighborhood's rich history, architecture and public art from the mid-19th century to today.
Marvel at the stunning brownstones and hear stories about the families who lived there. Discover why the men and women remembered with statues earned their spots along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Gain insider insights into the vibrant neighborhood that thrives today!
The tour covers about one mile on a shady, wide, paved central path. Book today!

Local Event: Amazing Commonwealth Avenue - Boston At Its Best!

Amazing Commonwealth Avenue - Boston At Its Best!

Come explore Commonwealth Avenue in Boston's Back Bay and see it like a local!
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Cape Cod

September 26-27th, 10am - 4pm
Join us for the 2nd annual Cape Cod Pottery Trail! This self-guided trail offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the people and places where Cape Cod pottery is made. With 16 locations on the 2026 trail map and multiple artists at some locations, visitors can experience an extraordinary range of ceramic work—from wheel-thrown and slipcast functional ware to hand-built sculpture, jewelry, raku and wood-fired pieces. Many of these spaces are not open to the public outside the Trail, making the weekend a unique opportunity to meet the artists, see their creative processes, and purchase work directly from the makers. The Trail is free and open to everyone. There is no starting point or route. Visitors already on-Cape can jump onto the trail at any location, while those arriving from off-Cape often begin at the Sagamore location. Download a map from the Pottery Trail website. For an added element of fun, this map doubles as a Pottery Passport which provides space to collect a stamp at each stop. Complete the passport and turn it in at the final stop for a chance to win a handmade piece created by one of the Trail artists. September 25, 5-7pm Kick Off the Weekend at the Preview Party Get the hottest ticket in town! Join us for a festive evening event where you will meet the makers, see (and purchase) samples of their work, connect with the thriving pottery community – all while enjoying food and drink in the beautiful garden setting. Tickets are $10, and available on the website. For a list of participating artists, the Pottery Passport, and additional information, visit <a href="https://www.capecodpotterytrail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">capecodpotterytrail.com.</a>

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Cape Cod Pottery Trail

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Join us for the 2nd annual Cape Cod Pottery Trail! This self-guided trail offers a rare...

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You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like you. 
Are you interested in applying&nbsp;for the 2027–2028&nbsp;school year? <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Come to our Virtual Open House</a> to hear from current students and faculty, learn about different areas of school life, and discover all that makes Commonwealth so uncommon.
You will&nbsp;get a real sense of the Commonwealth experience and what your future here might be like:
<ul><li>Connect with inquisitive current students and friendly faculty</li><li>Learn about different areas of school life</li><li>Get answers to your admissions and financial aid questions</li><li>And much more…</li></ul>
Please register to reserve your spot. Both&nbsp;students and parents/primary caregivers are welcome to join us.
We cannot wait to meet you!

Local Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

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