Fashion. Creativity. Education. Opportunity.
Creating the Next Generation of Fashion & Creative Industry Professionals
Our Academy provides accessible, hands-on education in fashion design, modeling, photography, media, sound, and creative entrepreneurship.
Students learn from working creatives, develop real-world skills, build professional portfolios, and gain opportunities to showcase their work.
About the Academy
Where Creativity Becomes Opportunity.
The Academy is a creative education organization designed to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of fashion and creative-industry professionals.
Through accessible classes, mentorship, hands-on training, portfolio development, and real-world experiences, students are introduced to career pathways in fashion design, modeling, photography, media, sound, and creative entrepreneurship.
Our goal is not simply to teach a class. We help students discover their talents, develop their skills, build confidence, and understand how their creativity can become a career.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ACADEMYEducation
Hands-on instruction taught by experienced creatives and industry professionals.
Mentorship
Students receive guidance, feedback, and professional development throughout their journey.
Experience
Students have opportunities to participate in productions, photoshoots, showcases, events, and collaborative projects.
Opportunity
Students learn how creative skills can translate into education, entrepreneurship, employment, and professional careers.
Explore Our Classes
Find Your Creative Path.
Stitch & Sew
Learn sewing, garment construction, design fundamentals, and how ideas become wearable creations.
EXPLORE STITCH & SEW
Model Code
Develop runway skills, posing, confidence, personal branding, and professional modeling knowledge.
EXPLORE MODEL CODE
Photography / Editorial Eye
Learn photography, visual storytelling, fashion imagery, creative direction, and portfolio development.
EXPLORE PHOTOGRAPHY
DJ & Sound Engineering
Explore DJ fundamentals, audio production, sound engineering, music development, and performance.
EXPLORE SOUND & MUSIC
Graphic Design / Creative Media
Learn visual branding, design, digital content, marketing materials, and creative communication.
EXPLORE CREATIVE MEDIA
Private Lessons
Receive individualized instruction based on your skill level, goals, and schedule.
EXPLORE PRIVATE LESSONS
Future Classes
New programs in development — fashion styling, hair & makeup, business, video production, and more.
SEE WHAT'S COMINGLearn From Working Creatives
Our instructors bring real-world experience into the classroom.
Students learn from designers, models, photographers, stylists, artists, producers, and creative professionals who understand both the craft and the industry.
Rayniah Anderson
Lead Instructor
A working model and runway coach with years of experience in professional modeling, brand development, and talent training.
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Kristi Smith
Lead Instructor
A fashion designer and seamstress with professional experience in garment construction, textile design, and creative education.
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Ezra Murry
Lead Instructor
A professional photographer and creative director with a background in fashion imagery, editorial work, and portfolio development.
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Ezra Murry/ Tim Kelley
Lead Instructor
A working DJ and audio producer with experience in live event sound, music production, and performance across Central Illinois.
MEET THE INSTRUCTORBEGIN YOUR ACADEMY JOURNEY
All programs are open to Peoria and Central Illinois creatives. Reach out to learn which program is right for you.