Fashion Design
Intensive Introductory Workshop
Taught by Andrea Salazar or Joanne Swift.  Click here for instructor profiles.

This course focuses on the skills and talents required to achieve creative fashion from concept to production.  We will cover every facet of fashion design for people interested in working in the industry or starting their own design company.  You will become thoroughly versed in the four seasons of fashion, collaborating with buyers, forecasters, etc., and the complete design process from sketching ideas by hand or on computer, to developing a pattern, cutting and sewing a sample garment, and coordinating and overseeing the production process.  At the end of the 10 weeks, you will possess

• an eye for color, texture, and pattern

• an understanding of essential drawing skills

• an understanding of the properties of different fabrics

• the practical skills for producing clothes, creating designs, and making up sample garments

• pattern-cutting and sewing skills

• the basic ability to communicate ideas through sketches or computer-generated images

• an understanding of budgeting and costing out work

• an understanding of how to market your own work, negotiate with clients and buyers, and organize the administrative and financial side of the business

Each student will work through the process of sketching, selecting fabrics, draping design concepts, and fitting models in both muslin and fabric.  Come and be a part of the fabulous world of fashion first hand.

Course Title: Fashion Design
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200
Material Fee: RMB 500 (different types of paper for sketching, designing and pattern-making, sketching board, pencils, paints, brushes, magazines and a mannequin)

Spring Session: May 4th to July 6h

Section E: Friday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from May 11th to July 17th
Course Code: FD107
Location: ELC Learning Annex

Section X: Saturday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM) 
10 weeks from May 11th to July 17th
Course Code: FD110
Location: ELC Learning Annex

Summer Session: June 22nd to August 24th

Section A: Friday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from June 22nd to August 24th (Course Code: FD103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Friday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
10 weeks from June 22nd to August 24th (Course Code: FD104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Saturday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from June 23rd to August 25th (Course Code: FD105)
Location: ELC Learning Center

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
Please register online first to reserve your place.  You will then receive a confirmation email.  Next, payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Annex during the payment dates  (you can come in person or send someone).
 

Please note: Our classes are kept small for the students' benefit (generally between 5 and 10 people), so please register early to reserve your place.  Your place in the class cannot be guaranteed until payment has been received.  Any course that does not meet sufficient enrollment may be cancelled and a full refund provided upon presentation of your original receipt.
 

.For detailed information, please feel free to contact one of our program coordinators: Telephone: 8580 3111  EMAIL: info@beijing-classes.com
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