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Creative development programs designed to build practical industry knowledge, confidence, and real-world workflow experience.
Film & TV Acting Intensive
A one-day, hands on industry intensive designed for aspiring and emerging actors to strengthen their acting foundation, develop on-camera skills, and gain practical insight into pursuing opportunities in film and television.
• On-camera acting & performance
• Acting fundamentals & scene work
• Script & character development
• Audition & self-tape preparation
• Professional actor development
• Industry insight & career guidance
• 1-year acting career roadmap
A One-Day Film & TV Acting Intensive for Aspiring Actors
Free Professional headshot session included (with guided posing) by photographer Samuel Engelking and on-set styling by Costume Designer Féven Tsegaye.
Breaking into acting takes more than talent. It takes preparation, practice, confidence, and an understanding of what it means to work professionally in front of the camera.
The Creative Trades Academy Film & TV Acting Intensive is a one-day, hands-on training experience designed for aspiring and emerging actors to strengthen their foundation, develop on-camera skills, and gain practical insight into working in film and television.
Led by accomplished actress and educator Feaven Abera, participants will learn through practical instruction, demonstrations, acting exercises, scene work, and industry-focused coaching in an immersive studio environment.
Whether you're taking your first step into acting or looking to build upon your existing experience, this intensive is designed to help you approach the craft with greater confidence, intention, and professionalism.
No previous professional acting experience required.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
🗺️ 1-YEAR ACTING ROADMAP
Build a clear path with actionable steps for your acting development and career progression.
🎬 ON-CAMERA PERFORMANCE
Learn how to create natural, authentic performances for film and television.
🎭 ACTING FUNDAMENTALS
Strengthen your understanding of performance, presence, intention, and making purposeful acting choices.
📖 SCRIPT & CHARACTER WORK
Learn how to break down scenes and make strong creative choices.
🎥 SCENE WORK
Apply your training through guided on-camera practice.
🎞️ AUDITIONS & SELF-TAPES
Build confidence in audition preparation and self-tape performance.
🤝Industry & Representation Basics
Understand how agencies work, submissions, acting resume and professional expectations.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ 5-hour in-person Film & TV Acting Intensive
✔ Instructor-led coaching, demonstrations & Q&A
✔ Scene work and on-camera practice
✔ Industry guidance and career roadmap
✔ Professional headshot session with guided posing by Samuel Engelking (samuelengelking)
✔ On-set styling by Féven (@fevstylist)
✔ 30-minute break
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
FEAVEN ABERA — Actress • Educator
Feaven Abera is a Toronto-based film and television actress with over 11 years of experience whose career spans across television, film, theatre, music videos, modeling, and short-form projects.
Netflix's Wayward, FOX/Sony Pictures' Doc, Lilly Singh's Doin' It, HBO Max/CBC's Sort Of, Hulu/MGM's The Handmaid's Tale, Paramount Television's Mayor of Kingstown, Global TV's Nurses, Netflix's Grand Army, and the feature film A Tribe Called Love, among others.
As a working actress she brings real on-set experience, audition insight, and industry knowledge directly into her teaching, helping emerging performers build confidence and practical skills for film and television.
THIS INTENSIVE IS FOR YOU IF…
You want to pursue acting professionally
You’re new to film and television acting
You want to improve your on-camera performance
You want confidence in auditions and self-tapes
You want to understand how the industry works
You’re building your acting portfolio and materials
You’re ready for structured, hands-on training
WORKSHOP DETAILS
📅 October 24, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Toronto, Ontario (exact location provided upon registration)
🎯 Only 6 spots available
FORMAT
In-Person Intensive
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Secure checkout is available by credit or debit card.
Prefer e-transfer? Send payment to:
admissions@creativetradesacademy.com
Please include your full name and the class you are registering for in the e-transfer message.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Your development as an actor begins with preparation.
Join Creative Trades Academy for a focused day of practical training, industry insight, and hands-on learning with working actress and educator Feaven Abera.
Build your foundation. Strengthen your craft. Step into the industry prepared.
Creative Trades Academy
Fashion • Media• Film & Television
Fashion Styling Fundamentals & Business
A hybrid styling development program combining creative learning, industry knowledge, and portfolio-focused experience.
• Styling foundations
• Creative direction
• Production awareness
• Portfolio development
32-Hour Fashion Styling Development Program
Enrollment Now Open
Next Cohort Begins September 20, 2026
The 32-Hour Hybrid Fashion Styling Development Program is designed for emerging creatives seeking a deeper understanding of how fashion styling operates within professional editorial, commercial, and production environments. Through a combination of live online instruction and hands-on portfolio development, students will build both the creative and professional foundations required to navigate the industry with greater confidence and direction.
Throughout the program, students will explore styling workflow, creative direction, wardrobe sourcing, visual storytelling, photoshoot production, client communication, and freelance business foundations while developing a stronger understanding of how creative projects move from concept to execution. Participants will also gain insight into industry expectations, professional collaboration, and the realities of working within contemporary production environments.
The program culminates in hands-on studio-based portfolio development, where students will apply their learning through guided creative projects, collaborative production experiences, and practical styling exercises designed to strengthen both technical ability and professional readiness.
Program Overview
The first half of the program focuses on live online learning covering styling theory, production workflow, visual development, sourcing strategies, creative direction, freelance business foundations, and industry expectations.
The second half transitions into hands-on practical learning within a Toronto studio environment, where students will participate in guided editorial portfolio development and collaborative styling execution.
Students will gain experience working through professional styling workflow from concept development through shoot preparation and creative execution.
WEEKEND PROGRAM FORMAT
Sunday Class Schedule (8 Sessions)
September 20, 2026
September 27, 2026
October 4, 2026
October 11, 2026
October 18, 2026
October 25, 2026
November 1, 2026
November 8, 2026
SESSION TIME
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Full location details shared upon enrollment.
Program Structure
• 8 Saturday Sessions
• 4 Hours Per Session
• 16 Hours Live Online Learning
• 16 Hours Portfolio Development Sessions
• Toronto-Based Practical Learning
• Small Cohort Format — Limited Enrollment
What You'll Learn
Styling Foundations & Industry Knowledge
Creative Direction & Editorial Development
Wardrobe Styling & Production
Business & Professional Development
Costume Design Awareness
Hands-On Portfolio Development
During the final studio sessions, students will participate in guided editorial portfolio development and collaborative creative production.
Students will gain practical experience in:
• Editorial concept execution
• Styling workflow and shoot preparation
• Team collaboration and on-set experience
• Creative direction support
• Portfolio-building image creation
RESOURCE MATERIALS INCLUDED
Who This Program Is For
• Aspiring fashion stylists
• Emerging creative directors
• Models and photographers interested in production knowledge
• Creatives interested in editorial and commercial production
• Individuals exploring costume department pathways
No prior experience required.
What You’ll Walk Away With
• A stronger understanding of professional styling workflow
• Hands-on editorial portfolio experience
• Increased confidence in sourcing, planning, and creative execution
• Foundational business knowledge for freelance styling
• Greater understanding of production and costume department pathways
• A developing creative portfolio
• A Creative Trades Academy Certificate of Completion
About The Instructor
Feven Tsegaye is a Toronto-based fashion stylist, costume designer, and costume department professional working across editorial, commercial, film, television, music, and red carpet productions.
Her work includes collaborations with SHEIN, Töme, Roy Woods, Araya Mengesha, Dani Doucette, Johnny Drille, and other artists and creative professionals.
Film and television credits include Reacher, Interview with the Vampire, Tell Me Lies, and Boston Blue.
About Creative Trades Academy
Creative Trades Academy is a private, industry-led creative education provider offering hands-on learning experiences for emerging creatives.
CTA operates as a non-vocational educational provider.
Payment Options
Secure checkout is available by credit or debit card.
Prefer e-transfer? Send payment to:
admissions@creativetradesacademy.com
Full details will be provided upon enrollment.
Fashion Styling Intensive
A one-day intensive introducing the foundations of fashion styling, creative direction, and production workflow within contemporary fashion environments.
• Styling foundations
• Creative development
• Production awareness
• Industry insight
1-Day Fashion Styling Intensive
A 1-day editorial styling and creative direction intensive designed for emerging creatives seeking a deeper understanding of how fashion styling operates within professional production environments.
Learn how fashion styling operates within professional production environments—from concept development to production planning and creative execution.
Led by stylist and costume designer Féven Tsegaye, this intensive combines real-world industry insight with practical frameworks to help participants approach creative projects with greater structure, confidence, and intention.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Date: August, 2026
Time:
12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
(30-minute lunch break included)
Location:
Toronto, Ontario
Full location details shared after enrollment.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Understanding the Role of a Fashion Stylist
Editorial Styling & Creative Development
Fashion Production & Team Collaboration
Professional Styling Workflows
Creative Planning & Execution
What You'll Do
Participants will take part in guided discussions, practical learning activities, and creative planning exercises designed to introduce the foundations of professional fashion styling.
Students will gain exposure to industry workflows, creative collaboration, and contemporary fashion production environments.
Who This Intensive Is For
• Aspiring fashion stylists
• Emerging creatives exploring the fashion industry
• Models seeking production knowledge
• Photographers interested in styling collaboration
• Individuals curious about fashion styling careers
What You’ll Walk Away With
• A clearer understanding of professional styling workflow
• Greater confidence in planning and developing creative projects
• Foundational insight into editorial production environments
• Practical frameworks for future shoots and portfolio-building initiatives
• Resource materials to support continued learning and project development
• A Creative Trades Academy Certificate of Participation
About The Instructor
Feven Tsegaye is a Toronto-based fashion stylist, costume designer, and costume department professional working across editorial, commercial, film, television, music, and red carpet productions.
Her work includes collaborations with SHEIN, Töme, Roy Woods, Araya Mengesha, Dani Doucette, Johnny Drille, and other artists and creative professionals.
Film and television credits include Reacher, Interview with the Vampire, Tell Me Lies, and Boston Blue.
About Creative Trades Academy
Creative Trades Academy is a private, industry-led creative education provider offering hands-on learning experiences for emerging creatives.
CTA operates as a non-vocational educational provider.
Payment Options
Secure checkout is available by credit or debit card.
Prefer e-transfer? Send payment to:
admissions@creativetradesacademy.com
Full details will be provided upon enrollment.
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FAQs
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Creative Trades Academy is a private, industry-led creative education platform offering hands-on training in fashion styling, model development, and content creation. Our programs focus on real-world application, creative direction, production knowledge, and business foundations for emerging creatives.
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Creative Trades Academy operates as a non-vocational educational provider and does not issue government-accredited diplomas or degrees. Participants receive a Certificate of Participation for intensives and a Certificate of Completion for extended programs.
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Our programs are designed for aspiring stylists, models, content creators, and creatives looking to develop practical industry skills. No previous industry experience required.
CTA welcomes beginners as well as emerging creatives looking to strengthen their skills and industry knowledge.
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Curriculum includes:
Editorial & commercial styling foundations
Moodboard and concept development
Creative direction
Wardrobe sourcing strategies
Production workflow & on-set etiquette
Team planning fundamentals
Industry business practices
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Yes. Students participate in practical exercises, creative development sessions, production planning, and industry-based workflow training designed for real-world application.
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Programs are delivered through a hybrid learning format. Theory sessions are conducted through live online learning, while the practical portion takes place in a professional photo studio environment in Toronto.
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Yes. Participants receive either:
Certificate of Participation (Intensives)
Certificate of Completion (Extended Programs)
Certificates are awarded upon successful participation and attendance requirements.
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All program and intensive purchases are non-refundable. Rescheduling requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Yes. CTA may capture photo and video content during programs for promotional and educational purposes.
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Enrollment details are available on each program page. Some offerings may require a consultation before registration.
You can reach us through the Contact page or book a consultation directly through our scheduling link.