We nurture visionary designers who blend creative instinct with practical industry skills. Our hands-on technical school ensures every student gets the guidance and tools they need to thrive in a competitive global market.
Our programs and workshops at THOS Fashion School of Design blend creativity, craftsmanship, and industry insight to shape the next generation of designers.
This program combines complete sewing mastery, full garment construction, and the development of design. We train your eye to see fashion the way top designers do. In this program, you’ll discover how sewing builds the foundation—but it’s design that sets your work apart with true designer quality.
Blending design, construction, and marketing into one immersive experience, students learn to think like artists and work like professionals. With studio time, brand projects, and guided critiques, you’ll build a visual voice and discover how to stand out in the fast-changing industry of fashion entrepreneurship (South Florida).
Whether launching your own line, exploring self-expression, or joining a design house, this program prepares you to move forward with clarity, skill, and confidence.
Your Vision. Their Standards. Our Expertise.
This program is for students serious about getting into top-tier fashion design colleges worldwide. At THOS, we don’t just teach portfolio building—we help you craft a body of work that reflects your creative identity while meeting admissions standards at elite schools like Parsons, FIT, and SCAD.
Through one-on-one mentorship, curated assignments, and portfolio analysis, you’ll sharpen the technical, conceptual, and presentation skills schools seek. You’ll learn to communicate ideas with clarity, professionalism, and authenticity.
By the end, you’ll have a complete, admissions-ready portfolio—plus the confidence to present your work with purpose.
Where Creative Futures Begin
The Teen Designer program at THOS is a hands-on introduction to fashion. Whether your teen dreams of a career or simply loves to create, this immersive experience builds a foundation for both expression and growth.
Students explore the essentials of fashion design in a supportive studio, learning how to bring ideas to life from first stitch to final look with industry tools, vocabulary, and techniques.
This is more than a teen fashion design class in Boca Raton – it’s where confidence grows, creativity is nurtured, and a fashion journey begins. For self-fulfillment, portfolio development, or career exploration, the program equips students with lasting skills and artistic pride.
From Skill to Studio Floor
The Manufacture Sewing program at THOS is for those ready to turn technical skill into industry opportunity. This hands-on course prepares students for roles in garment production—whether in a local atelier, large-scale factory, or entrepreneurial setting.
Students master professional sewing techniques, industrial machine operation, and production-ready construction, with emphasis on finishes, precision, process, and the terminology used in professional environments.
Ideal for anyone pursuing a career-ready skillset or refining craftsmanship to studio or factory standards, graduates leave with the confidence to step into manufacturing roles or manage their own brand’s production through our sewing class (Boca Raton).
This isn’t your average sewing class. The Immersive Sewing Workshop at THOS is a results-driven, short-format course that throws you straight into garment construction—no fluff, just focused skill-building.
In just a few sessions, students gain hands-on experience in professional construction and finishing methods. The focus is on precision, speed, and clarity—breaking down essential techniques to create wearable garments quickly.
Perfect for creatives on tight schedules, career changers, or anyone who wants to skip the slow and get straight to the skill, this workshop builds momentum. You’ll leave with practical knowledge and a new level of confidence at the machine.
Create. Customize. Upcycle.
The Sneaker Design Workshop at THOS invites creators of all ages to explore custom sneaker art. This hands-on experience blends creativity, upcycling, and surface design to transform ordinary sneakers into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Students experiment with customization techniques while working with the unique structure and materials of footwear. From color theory and composition to layering and storytelling, each session encourages bold expression.
Perfect for aspiring designers, stylists, or sneaker lovers, this workshop provides the tools to elevate your kicks—and the confidence to walk your own way.
Shape Ideas. Sculpt Fabric. Design with Your Hands.
This introductory workshop at THOS is where designs take real form. Through the fundamentals of pattern making and draping, students learn to turn creative ideas into wearable pieces using fabric, form, and imagination.
Working on the dress form and drafting table, you’ll explore silhouette, structure, and movement. From pinning muslin to drafting patterns, this workshop blends artistic intuition with technical skill to give you control over garment creation.
Ideal for emerging designers or curious creatives, it brings you closer to the core of fashion design—where hands-on experimentation leads to innovation, and every fold and seam tells a story.
From Sketch to Screen: Master Digital Fashion Design
The Illustrator Workshop at THOS is your gateway to digital fashion design. In this short course, students learn to use Adobe Illustrator or Procreate to bring designs to life with precision and professionalism.
Designed for beginners and creatives moving from hand-sketching, the workshop covers core tools, techniques, and workflows used by top designers. You’ll build digital flats, technical drawings, colorways, line sheets, and full boards that meet industry standards.
More than a tech class, it’s about using technology to elevate your creative voice. Whether building a portfolio, designing a collection, or launching a brand, Illustrator is the tool that brings your vision into the digital world—and this workshop shows you how.
Inside THOS | At THOS Fashion School of Design, our mission is clear:
We take a realistic, industry-driven approach to fashion education, operating our program much like an apprenticeship. Students learn by doing, building practical skills (pattern making classes, portfolio preparation for aspiring designers, etc.) that prepare them for immediate entry and long-term success in the fashion industry.
Our Formula for Success:
Talent + Hard Work + Realistic Training = Career-Ready Professionals
THOS is a no-nonsense, entrepreneur-driven institution. We prepare students to thrive within.
Our shared goal is simple and powerful: to build talent, launch careers, and create a lasting impact on the fashion industry.
Welcome to THOS — let’s get to work.
Whether she’s architecting sleek syllabi, mentoring future fashion moguls, launching educational changing apps, she moves with intention, grit, and grace. She speaks fashion fluently, mentors powerfully, and thinks five moves ahead.
From the boardroom to the sewing room, she’s not just balancing it all – she’s building an empire, one bold stitch at a time.
Experience in Fashion Industry
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Call the number below to request an application into THOS. If you reach us after hours, please leave a message and we will be in contact with you shortly.
(561) 294-7280
From leading companies like Saks Fifth Avenue to historic and exclusive clubs like Mar-a-Lago, THOS has proudly maintained a variety of partnerships throughout South Florida. Our founder Letty, along with her diligent staff, has established partnerships with leading brands such as Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Versace, & more.
Many success stories have begun at THOS. This is for a simple reason – we prepare our students for success in the fashion workplace.
Jordan Marcott is the designer and visionary behind NëcroJam—a brand born from dead trends and decaying aesthetics. Blending mediums from inks to fabrics, every piece is a raw expression that tells its own story.
Fueled by the underground music scene and the rebellious energy of those who live for it, Jordan’s work embodies the collision of teenage angst and fearless creativity. NëcroJam isn’t just fashion—it’s attitude, rebellion, and art stitched into form.
Nina is a South African-born designer bringing her global perspective and bold creativity to South Florida’s thriving fashion world. Since relocating to the U.S., she has fully immersed herself in the art and business of fashion—honing her craft and building a career defined by passion, precision, and style.
Her journey began at THOS Fashion School of Design, where she cultivated the technical skills and creative vision to thrive in this competitive industry. From there, she elevated her expertise in a tailoring position at Saks Fifth Avenue, perfecting the details of luxury fashion. Today, she continues her ascent as an Assistant Designer at XXX, making her mark in the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of design.
Nina’s story is one of dedication, global influence, and unstoppable ambition—proof that with talent and drive, the fashion world is wide open.
“This past weekend, I was thrilled to be one of three judges at a fashion competition by Boca Raton-based THOS Fashion School of Design (THOS). Picture “Project Runway” at Mizner Park! The competition was fierce with talented students under the guidance and mentorship of Letty Sanchez, founder of THOS.
The challenge that these aspiring designers were tasked with was to design a garment inspired by the idea that, “If Cruella was attending the Met Gala, what would she wear?” To take it a step further, students had to utilize three unconventional fabric textures that have a yin and yang relationship, yet look attractive together. No simple project to say the least.”
– Olivia Hollaus, Boca Raton Magazine
“For as long as she could remember, Letty Sanchez loved fashion. By the age of 8, she was showing off her dresses to everyone around. Now more than 30 years later, Sanchez owns a private fashion design school where students go on to create labels, design for New York Fashion week and work for well-known fashion houses like Michael Kors and Rue21. Even when Sanchez became a single mother at 16, she didn’t give up. “I knew I wanted to be a fashion designer. Being a young mother simply encouraged me to pursue my passions even more,” she says. At 18, the Florida native took the train daily from West Palm Beach to attend the International Fine Arts College in Miami.”
– Shavantay Minnis, The Boca Raton Observer
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