VADO’s speciality is leading programs that are focused within Art, Design, Fashion and Textiles. We are passionate about those disciplines, with multiple members of our executive staff, teaching and working for a number of years in those fields. All our trips are custom and built WITH YOU to engage students and provide true real-world learning.

FARM TO FASHION - Europe (Design/Production)

Hands-on experience concerning the complete process of textile and garment creation.

FAIR TRADE RETAILING - Croatia (Retail/Entrepreneurship)

Real-world task of setting up US-based fair trade shops with Croatian artisans.

SUSTAINABLE FUTURE - Europe (Production/Design)

As it’s become a necessary component to design and production, students engaged in conversations about sustainability.

NATURAL PATTERNS - Scandinavia (Design/Retail)

A true deep-dive into all things colors, patterns, textures and materials.

CULTURE OF COSTUMES - Europe (Costume/Design)

A fully immersive tour to showcase the history of European costume design and the culture relevance still felt today.