Trendsetters: A Fashion Merchandising Workshop

Tuesday-Thursday: 

• Arrival 8:45am at Chilton Hall 387 for Check-in
• Activity
• Break (15 minutes)
• Activity
• Lunch (45-60 minutes) (catered by UNT Verde Catering)
• Activity
• Break (15 minutes)
• Activity
• Pickup at 4:00pm at Chilton Hall 387 for Check-out

Friday:

• Arrival 8:45am at UNT CoLab for Check-in
• Prep for Fashion Show
• 10:00AM Fashion Show
• 11:00AM Light Refreshments and Conclusion of Workshop (no lunch provided)
• Noon: Farewell

Please note that payments can only be made using a debit or credit card—no cash or checks will be accepted. Additionally, we cannot accommodate partial payments or payments at different times. Once your registration and payment have been successfully processed, you will receive a confirmation email.

Further information, including directions to the campus, parking details, pick-up and drop-off locations, and any other necessary information, will be sent via email 1-2 weeks in advance. Please provide a current and accurate email address on the registration form, as all workshop communications will be delivered by email.

The University reserves the right to cancel this event if the required minimum of 15 stylists is not met or if circumstances require the workshop to be canceled for any reason. In such cases, all registrants will receive a full refund, with UNT’s liability limited to the registration fee.

We require at least 15 stylists to proceed with the workshop. If we do not meet this minimum, a full refund will be issued as soon as possible. The workshop has a maximum capacity of 30 stylists. Due to limited classroom space, family and friends are not permitted to attend workshop activities, except for the fashion show on June 13 at the UNT Colab.

Faculty from UNT’s Merchandising program within the College of Merchandising, Hospitality, and Tourism will lead the workshop. Local industry professionals will join as guest experts, with graduate students supporting the instructors and assisting stylists throughout each day.

All instructors and graduate students working directly with stylists will have completed a criminal background check and child protection training as required by the University. Stylists will always be under supervision, with no instances of unsupervised time. Supervision and staffing ratios will consistently meet or exceed University requirements, ensuring a safe and well-monitored environment.

There are no requirements; we will supply everything stylists will need.  After the first day, stylists may wish to bring items to use during the workshop; this is acceptable provided all items are permanently labeled with the stylist’s name. We and the University are not responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings. We suggest that your stylist wear comfortable walking shoes.

Stylists may bring electronic devices to the workshop, but at times, they may not be able to use them during workshop sessions to prevent distractions for other stylists. However, designated times will be provided for taking photos to share with friends and family.  The University is not responsible for lost or stolen devices.

Stylists are not allowed to wear scented products like cologne, perfume, or lotions. Many people including the instructors are sensitive to scents. 

Smoking and vaping are always prohibited for all stylists. They are illegal for individuals under 21 and not allowed on the UNT campus.

Finally, all stylists are expected to maintain appropriate behavior throughout the workshop. Stylists who consistently disrupt activities, fail to follow workshop or University rules, or act inappropriately towards others will be asked to leave the workshop. Parents will need to pick up the dismissed stylist immediately, and no refund will be issued to dismissed stylists.

The safety and well-being of stylists and staff are the University’s highest priority. If your stylist is ill, please keep them at home. Stylists must manage their own medications, as we are not qualified or responsible for the distribution of medications.

We will be using all the typical supplies of an art workshop, including handling apparel and textiles, assembling trend boards (using paper, magazines, scissors, adhesives, pens, markers, found objects, etc.), and visiting an historic fashion collection.

1. For the registrants who find it necessary to cancel registration before May 19th, there will be a full refund. Request must be made before 12:00PM (noon) on May 19th.
2. All refunds will be processed to the debit or credit card used for the original registration by June 30, 2025. Cash or check refunds will not be available.