How To Design A Couture Collection

In this beginners course you will learn and develop drawing and design techniques used for creating a couture collection. Inks, pastels and markers will be used to render couture fabrics. Templates will be provided, although you may want to develop your own. By the end of your studies you will have produced a small portfolio of designs together with the appropriate fabrics.

Topics covered

• There will be lessons on how to render satins, voiles, and jacquards.
• Samples will be provided to inspire these collections.
• The course will include a day of fashion drawing using a model.
• There will be external research visits related to couture designers and fabrics.
• You will get tuition on how to draw shoes and render hairstyles and make-up.
• A history of the development of haute couture to present day will further your knowledge of the subject.
  

Who should take this course?

Students and designers of all abilities and levels would benefit from this course.

Entry requirements: None

Level: All levels

Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older