BUSINESS CLASSES
Our Business classes offer you the chance to learn directly from people who are not only leaders in the world of apparel, but are excited to share their knowledge. Whether its learning a needed application or getting prepared for the challenges of taking your product to market – our business classes provide a solid foundation on which to build your career. Download the latest class flyer here.
CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED: Apparel Designer — Apparel Technical Developer — Apparel Entrepreneur
With our three certificate programs you can feed your passion and learn from professionals working in the industry. Gain the insights and knowledge that will help you snag the perfect job! Learn more >>
PFI students have gone on to success in apparel. They include:
– Alicia Wood, Keen and Ms Wood Kimonos
– Annie Cattabriga-Alosa, Divinia
— Bethany Gross, EcoVibe
— Britt Howard, Portland Garment Factory
— Brenden Uyehara, Bryn Swain and Eloisa Ramirez, Nike
– Caitlin McCall, Quick Study Clothing
– Cayenne Adler, Michael Curry Designs
– Celeste Sipes, ThunderPants
– Christine VanAbkoude, Perilous Activity
– Claire Doody, Copper Union
— Corazon Reynolds, Seamus Golf
– Dawn Moothart and Heather Treadway, Portland Apparel Lab
– Diemut Bodenstein, Portland Opera
– Ellen Hsu, Vintalier
– Erich Treeby, Wildwood Bespoke
— Erin Lindholm, Duchess Clothier
— Florencia Pacheco, Kroger Corp
– Heidi Bergin, Adelheid Bergin
— James Long, CH Design & Manufacturing
– Jessica Caldwell, Machine Apparel
– Jessy Burris, Adidas Yeezy collection and Candy Lagoon
– Joan Robbins, Alton Oak
– Karen Davis, Moulagerie
– Kate Troyer, Veil & Valor
– Lisa Silveira, Wandering Muse
– Maia Burt, Nike Swim
– Mark McGinnis, Adidas and The Incorporated
– Serena Skaates, Columbia Sportswear
– Stephanie Mai, Stephanie Mai Couture
– Suphawannaphorn Karunamit, Fyn Apparel
Other students include:
– Amanda Needham, stylist for television and film
– Gretchen Jones, Project Runway Season 8 winner and fashion designer
– Holly Stalder of Haunt and Kate Towers, both formerly of Seaplane
– Melanie Bowman Clark, costumer for television and film
– Rachel Turk of Church & State, Pendleton Collection
– Amy Sim, Bryce Black , Brady Lange, Becky Ross, Janeane Marie, Korina Emmerich, Project Runway contestants
– Many more who now work at Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, Kroger Corp, Nike, Shibui Knits, True Collaborative, Wieden + Kennedy and several area boutiques.
Your name could be next on our list!