Sewing Dreams Into Reality: Ten Women in Vanadzor Complete Fashion Design Training

Vibrantz For Vanadzor | An Epostle Outreach Project:

For five weeks, the “Toon” Social-Educational Center of the Gougark Diocese became a place of learning, creativity, and transformation for ten women determined to strengthen their professional skills and create new opportunities for themselves.

The fashion modeling training course brought together graduates of previous sewing courses implemented through the social programs of the Gougark Diocese. Having already taken their first steps in sewing, these women were ready to deepen their knowledge and move forward with greater confidence.

The course was led by internationally recognized Armenian designer Kevork Nour Shadoyan, whose work is known for combining Armenian traditional motifs with contemporary fashion aesthetics. Under his guidance, participants studied modern fashion modeling, pattern making, garment construction, and advanced sewing techniques,  learning to transform ideas into designs and to approach clothing not only as a practical skill, but as a creative process.

For many of the women, the training became much more than a course. Participants shared that after classes they continued working late into the evening at home, practicing new techniques, creating patterns, and refining their skills. They describe it as one of the most inspiring experiences of their lives.

“We are truly inspired and grateful for this opportunity. It is an amazing feeling to see our dreams taking shape and becoming real. Every day was filled with new colors, smiles, and friendship. Through this journey, we became more confident and more knowledgeable,” shared one of the participants.

By the end of the program, the women had gained not only new technical skills, but greater confidence in their own abilities and a clearer vision for the future. For some, this may become a path toward employment; for others, the beginning of a small business, a creative workshop, or a new professional direction.

This training program was generously funded by Vibrantz for Vanadzor, a project launched by Epostle with the blessing and guidance of Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, and carried out in partnership with Bishop Hovnan Hakopyan and the Gougark Diocese.

This story is not only about fashion. It is about women who chose to learn, to grow, and to believe in themselves.