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About Jay Calderin

Jay Calderin is an artist, author, educator, and the Founder/Executive Director of Boston Fashion Week. His fashion design work has graced the pages of Vogue and Elle magazines, been acquired by the Peabody Essex Museum, and featured in the New York Times Style Section. He teaches at the School of Fashion Design of Boston, the Massachusetts College of Art + Design, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. His artistic endeavors explore the intersections between communication, technology, culture, and community.

Where to find his work:

Fashion Design Reference & Specification Book
What They Didn't Teach You in Fashion School
Fashion Design Essentials
Native Fashion Now
Fashion Design, Referenced

Upcoming Events

Social & Community

Fall Open House 2026

Discover all the French Library has to offer

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Learn more about our classes, library, upcoming events, and membership perks!

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Talks & Discussions

Lafayette: A Reluctant Sailor

With Historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Join us for a special conference with French historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier celebrating the 400th anniversary of the French Navy, exploring Lafayette’s unexpected maritime journey during the Age of Revolutions.

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Food & Wine

(SOLD OUT) Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

Thursday, September 10, 2026

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.

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