This 5-day class explores the elements of design in relation to fashion, clothing, and building a wardrobe. No prior sewing, design, or drawing knowledge is required. We’ll spend our days as follows:

Day 1 – Evolution of personal style. Define your style, explore design elements, and create a suitable fashion croquis for sketching design ideas.

Day 2 – Design and the creative process. Explore the creative process itself, continue to study design elements, and sketch garment ideas.

Day 3 – Fabrication and color. Study fabrics and colors, including how to manipulate them so that they “work” for you (or someone else).

Day 4 – Fabrication and design. Combine fabrics and colors with design ideas, and explore the power of trims and embellishments.

Day 5 – Pulling it all together. Design an outfit or “mix-and-match” ensemble utilizing the processes learned in the first four days.

Day 6 – Optional fabric shopping in NYC. Continue your exploration of fabrication and design in the New York Garment District with Sarah’s guidance. Study the process of selecting fabrics for your designs. Exploring Fashion Design is not a pre-requisite for this day trip.

This class will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel, 1117 Williston Road, S. Burlington, VT 05403. The class fee includes coffee and tea service; lunch on your own.

For the optional 6th day in NYC, we will meet in NYC Garment District (location and suggested flights for a day trip will be provided). The fee includes the day-long event; transportation to and from NYC and lunch on your own.

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