Fashion Design
Intensive Introductory Workshop
Taught by Kristina Büsing or Gabrielle Richaud.  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
Materials Fee: RMB 700 (different types of paper for sketching, designing and pattern-making, sketching board, pencils, paints, brushes, magazines and a mannequin)

Spring Session 2013: March 8th to May 11th

Section A: Friday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 8th to May 10th (Course Code: FD103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Friday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 8th to May 10th (Course Code: FD104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Saturday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 9th to May 11th (Course Code: FD105)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Fall Session 2013: October 11th to December 14th

Section A: Friday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from October 11th to December 13th (Course Code: FD103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Friday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
10 weeks from October 11th to December 13th (Course Code: FD104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Saturday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from October 12th to December 14th (Course Code: FD105)
Location: ELC Learning Center

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
First register online to reserve your place.  You will receive a confirmation email with further details and instructions.  Payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Center during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition fee payment for the Fall Session 2013 will take place Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, September 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th.  The payment hours are 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Payments will be received in the Registration Office at the ELC Learning Center.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.

Register early to reserve your place, as many classes fill up quickly.  If the course for which you are registered does not reach the minimum enrollment requirement, you will be notified of the cancellation before the payment dates.  As such, we receive payments only for courses which are proceeding as scheduled.  Please note, we do not offer trial lessons or discounts of any kind.  Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued after the start of the term.