Fashion Short Courses - Spring Term 09/10
The Bias Drape
Of interest to students with some draping or pattern cutting experience who want to extend their skills by learning how to drape fabric on the bias. They will learn how to use a dressmaker's stand, to understand fabric and seam placement for a variety of styles. This course is not suitable for beginners in the subject.
Tutor: Gillian Maskelyne
Day/Time: Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
Date: 30 / 31 Jan
Course Code: VFC55A
The Fast Fashion Sketch
This course will enable students to capture and communicate visual ideas rapidly, particularly valuable to those interested in clothing design. After spending the first day in the studio, the second will be on location using the skills gained from the previous day. Suitable for anyone interested in the subject.
Tutor: Giuseppe Gallo
Day/Time: Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
Date: 30 / 31 Jan
Course Code: VFC72A
Professional Fit: Skirts
This course is suitable for students who find it difficult to achieve a successful fit. The focus of the course will be on a basic skirt or trouser and the principles of good fit discussed and demonstrated. Not suitable for beginners.
Tutor: Vanda Finney
Day/Time: Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
Date: 06 / 07 Feb
Course Code: VFC52
Tailor-Made: Sleeves and Shoulder Pads
Students will be shown how to create a beautifully crafted shoulder and sleeve. They will learn the methods, approach and materials to set-in and support a sleeve correctly and how to use a garment pattern to make shoulder pads for a perfectly flattering shoulder line. This course is not suitable for beginners.
Tutor: Mei Lan Wong
Day/Time: Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
Date: 06 / 07 March
Course Code: VFC50A
