MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Middletown Art Center is thrilled to host a teens’ fashion camp with local fashion professionals Erica Parisi and Alex Blas.

The class is geared to ages 13 to 19 of all genders and will take place on Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m., June 12 through Aug. 7 at MAC (no class July 3rd).

The cost is $90 for 8 meetings or $15 drop in. Preregistration is required to reserve a spot at www.MiddletownArtCenter.org/camp or call 707-809-8118.

“Everything in the camp will be centered around the most important thing … you. Your self expression and creativity shining through your personal style,” Parisi explained to a group of teens she collaborated with to produce the teen fashion show at the Middletown First Friday Art Walk Lake County Fashion Show in May.

The series will be a great introduction to fashion from history, to sketching, to elements and principles of design, with many fun projects relating to each topic and a culminating in a fun “Project Runway”-style challenge.

Whether your teen simply loves or is curious about fashion or is thinking about a fashion career, this fashion camp is a great opportunity to gain knowledge and apply creativity while honing personal expression and building self-confidence.

“We are fortunate to have fashion professionals like Erica and Alex, in our community,” said Lisa Kaplan, director of MAC. “What a great opportunity for exposure and practice for our youth!”

Parisi studied fashion design at West Valley College and has worked as a costume designer in the theater industry for more than 15 years.

She most recently worked as a corporate stylist and fashion merchandiser for Forever21 stores throughout Central and Northern California. She currently has her own label, Hiwire Costumes, designing for circus performers worldwide. Parisi resides in Anderson Springs.

Blas graduated from Rancho Santiago College with degrees in studio art and fashion. He has a successful art career and is currently represented by George Billis Gallery in Los Angeles and New York. Selections from his work can also be seen at MAC. Blas lives on Cobb Mountain.

MAC also is offering two arts immersion camps for younger children, “Around the World,” June 24 to 28, and “Movement Dynamics,” July 8 to 19. Activities include lots of art making, dance, song, games and performance lead by local artists and art/dance teachers. Visit www.middletownartcenter.org/camp to learn more and sign up.

Stay up to date on all classes, exhibits and events happening at MAC, at www.middletownartcenter.org .