In this ongoing class, students will sketch a new themed design every week. Each week is charged as a subscription on Sunday mornings. Students can join or leave the series any week. Though prior attendance and knowledge of the subject is not required to attend, it is highly recommended that students take our Beginners Fashion Fundamentals to benefit most effectively from this class.
https://outschool.com/classes/fashion-design-semester-art-series-fashion-illustration-fundamentals-vg3ZEkCs ).

Students will illustrate designer sketches like the runway looks. We will start with the foundation layer, then add patterns, prints and embellishments. Students will focus on learning the basics of clothing detail drawing in terms of textile characteristics, how to illustrate florals and patterns, how to render textures like glitter, shine, leather, and matte finishes, how various types of fabric fold and move differently, and how to apply such knowledge to properly draw the clothed body.

Once they built a solid foundation and keep practicing, they will be able to create a multitude of unique styles of their own and use variations of croquis templates to design for different body types and sizes. Classes are highly interactive and students will have the opportunity to socialize and share their ideas in a fun and upbeat environment. It is a perfect fan-based social for students to meet other fashion hobbyists who would aspire to be future fashion designers, costume designers or fashion illustrators.

** Please note this class will not draw the croqui during class. A croqui template will be posted under the "Classroom" page for the students to trace out before class. We will focus on the styling and design, clothing illustration and idea sharing to promote self-expression, reflection, and creative thinking under an engaging learner-directed atmosphere.

1:1 Private Class option: We offer one-on-one private tutoring on custom topics and skill levels tailored to learners' individual preferences. Please message us directly for details.

Schedule

September & October - Barbie Movie Costumes
September
Week Starting 9/2 - Preppy Barbie: Pink gingham dress in a classic A-line silhouette with matching belt. Accessorized with matching bow, pearl necklace and pink pumps. 
Week Starting 9/9 - Roller-skates Barbie: Multi-color leotard over biker shorts, hot pink visor and neon skates.
Week Starting 9/16 - Disco Barbie: Sequinned strapless jumpsuit in metallic gold. Gold heels  and chunky jewelry.
Week Starting 9/23 - House Barbie: A-line silhouette sailor inspired dress in blue and white. Sweetheart neckline and striped skirt. Blue headband and pumps. 

October
Week Starting 9/30 - Western Barbie: Hot pink denim vest and flare jeans with stars and embellishments. Pink cowboy hat and paisley necktie. 
Week Starting 10/7 - President Barbie: Pink and gold ballgown, off shoulder sleeves with sparkling gold accents on the skirt overlay. Satin sash and matching earrings and necklace set. 
Week Starting 10/14 - Retro Chic Barbie: 70's Inspired navy mini dress with a white collar and flared cuffs. Under the knee stockings with blue heels. 
Week Starting 10/21 - Weird Barbie: Pink oversized babydoll dress with colorful abstract pattern and tall combat boots. 

November & December: Vintage Barbie Fashion
November
Week Starting 10/28: Original Barbie: Swimsuit-inspired black and white striped strapless bodycon mini dress. Peep-toe high heels. Cat-eyed white-framed sunglasses. 
Week Starting 11/4: Barbieland Barbie: Pastel blue, pink, and green plaid A-line dress, puffy skirt with matching cropped jacket and schoolgirl hat. White strappy heels. 
Week Starting 11/11: Totally Hair Barbie: Graphic pink, yellow, and white silk jersey print minidress, long sleeves, boatneck neckline, shift style dress with a short pencil skirt. Pink high heels. 
Week Starting 11/18: Solo In The Spotlight Barbie: Sequined black fitted mermaid style dress, strapless bodice, dramatic tulle skirt with red rose applique. Opera-length black velvet gloves. Layered pearl necklace and matching pearl earrings. Pink silk handkerchief. 
Week Starting 11/25:  Nightlife Barbie: Fushia pink spaghetti strap tutu dress, sweetheart neckline on sparkling beaded top,  layered tulle skirt. Pink pumps. 

December
Week Starting 12/2: Enchanted Evening Barbie: Elegant light pink satin strapless corseted gown, cascading train skirt with side pleated hip detail embellished with a fabric flower. Fuzzy white stole. Opera-length white gloves. Layered pearl necklace, with matching earrings and hairband. Pink pumps. 
Week Starting 12/9: 45th Anniversary Barbie: Black metallic brocade mermaid style gown, strapless corset top with white striped detail. Elaborate black and white embroidered swirl accent on the right arm swooping down to the left lower skirt. Unattached black metallic sleeves and dangling diamond earrings. 
Week Starting 12/16: Sparkling Pink Barbie: Bright pink studded cotton suit, consisting of a one-shoulder crop top, cropped long-sleeved jacket, and matching mini skirt. 
Week Starting 12/23: Delphine Barbie: Pale blue strapless taffeta gown with an asymmetrical back bow and draped train. Sculpted pleats on the train have pink flowers accents. White faux fur stole lined with pink satin.

January & February – Barbiecore: Pink, Glitter & Glam 
January
Week starting 1/1 – High neckline gown made of layers of sheer tulle, gathered at the neck and cinched at the waist with a diamond-encrusted belt. Matching pumps and diamond cuff bracelets. 
Week starting 1/8 – Sequined mini dress, featuring a high neck and peplum waistline, long-sleeved and structured skirt. Chunky block heels, chandelier diamond earrings and mini studded clutch bag. 
Week starting 1/15 – Patent leather gown and moto-jacket dress, with silver accented studs, zippers and belt buckle. Matching floor-length stole, sunglasses and blow dryer-shaped purse. Silver heels and hoop earrings. 
Week starting 1/22 – Boatneck, long-sleeved cashmere sweater tucked into a sequin scaled skirt, featuring bowtie details on one side. Leather strap purse, diamond cuff bracelet, and earring studs, along with dark pink stiletto heels. 
Week starting 1/29 – Off-the-shoulder, sequined jacquard mini dress with ballooning effects on the sleeve and skirt ends. Matching tights, chunky block heels, and alligator embossed mini purse. Layered diamond collar necklace. Matching tulle bowtie hairpiece. 

February
Week starting 2/5 – Three-piece suit consisting of a double–breasted blazer, a top with a deep-v neck, and straight-legged trousers, all covered in bold, floral appliqués with a Swarovski crystal stud in the middle. Platform heels, crystal necklace and drop earrings. 
Week starting 2/12 – Bubblegum pink satin mini dress with large bow detail for the bust, and structured tulle elements along the sleeves and waist. Paired with large star earrings, a circle necklace and sequined open-toe pumps. 
Week starting 2/19 – Strapless, tiered high-low, ball gown made of ruffled tulle layers, ending in a bustling train skirt. Cinched at the waist with a pearl studded bowtie belt. Sheer opera-length gloves with pearl accents. Shiny crystal and pearl strappy high heels, and matching princess crown. 

March & April - Barbie: Royal Jewels Collection
March
Week Starting 2/26 - Empress of Emeralds Barbie:  Emerald green satin mermaid gown with pleated skirt with a floor length chiffon shawl. Emerald and gold earrings, collar necklace and crown. 
Week Starting 3/4 - Amethyst Crystal Barbie: Amethyst purple taffeta a-line dress with high-low skirt. Silver waist sash. Strappy heels. Amethyst crystal cuff bracelets, pendant necklace and crown. 
Week Starting 3/11 - Countess of Rubies Barbie: Ruby red satin gown, with twisted halter collar neck, floor length shawl and dress train. Ruby drop earrings and crown. 
Week Starting 3/18 - Hope Diamond Barbie: Dark blue satin gown with shoulder details and mermaid skirt. Opera length white silk gloves. Blue diamond pendant necklace, with silver bracelet and earrings. 
Week Starting 3/25 - Midnight Gala Barbie: Black velvet strapless dress with matching open robe with gold embroidery details. Multicolored earrings, hair accessory and details on dress. 

April
Week Starting 4/1 - Queen of Sapphires Barbie: Sapphire blue chiffon ballgown with ruching details, matching shawl. Gold bracelets, sapphire stones set into drop earrings, necklace and crown. 
Week Starting 4/8 - Rose Quartz Barbie: Rosy pink fringed gown with embroidered bodice set with rose quartz crystals. Pink open toe heels. Matching pink quartz earrings and bracelet. 
Week Starting 4/15 - Duchess of Diamonds Barbie: Ivory silk strapless gown with ruched details, matching floor length shawl. Diamond encrusted drop earrings, collar necklace and crown. 
Week Starting 4/22 - Turquoise Fantasy Barbie: Turquoise blue mosaic printer gown with a thigh-high slit, and silver strappy heels. Turquoise statement necklace, earrings, and cuff bracelets linking triple stranded turquoise beads. 

May & June - Vintage Hollywood Barbie
May
Week Starting 4/29 - Retro Chic Barbie: Two-piece suit of a black bodice with pink buttons, pink skirt with black stripe. Matching hat, gloves and handbag. 
Week Starting 5/6 - Hollywood Party Barbie: Red satin belted dress with sleeves and floor-length skirt. Red oversized feathered boa. 
Week Starting 5/13 - Golden Age Barbie: Green asymmetrical tea-length dress, chiffon detailing on sleeve ending in a short train. Green strappy shoes and feathered headpiece.                                                                                                              
Week Starting 5/20 - Anniversary Barbie: Pale blue strapless gown with tulle skirting. Intricate embroidery floral details. White opera-length gloves. 
Week Starting 5/27 - Vintage Glamour Barbie: Gray tweed peplum top with matching pencil skirt. Black tulle details and hat. Black opera-length gloves. 

June
Week Starting 6/3 - Film Noir Barbie: Light pink strapless mermaid dress, with black details, matching black gloves and shoes. 
Week Starting 6/10 - Publicity Tour Barbie: Two-piece gingham suit with pink accents. Matching faux fur trimmed head scarf and large black sunhat.  
Week Starting 6/17 - Marilyn Monroe Barbie: White shimmering gown with sweetheart neckline. Floor-length faux fur stole.   
Week Starting 6/24 - Starlet Style Barbie: Purple sheath dress with ruffled cape, fuschia pink belt, hat and handbag. Black opera-length gloves.

July & August - Summer Malibu Barbie 
July
Week Starting 7/1 - Pink and white striped cotton dress with sweetheart neckline and bow detail. Strappy heels, fuchsia pink handbag and white sunglasses. 
Week Starting 7/8 -  Multi-color blue, yellow and pink wrap dress with halter neckline. Silver netted shawl, pink flip-flops, silver clutch and flower in hair.
Week Starting 7/15 - Green high-waist bell bottom pants, floral cropped blouse with exaggerated sleeve, pink sunhat and long medallion necklace. 
Week Starting 7/22 - Turquoise blue chiffon dress, halter neckline with gold collar, sleeveless, floor-length with high slit on one side. Matching gold clutch, shoes  and cuff bracelet. 

August
Week Starting 7/29 - Bright pink denim jacket with colorful embroidered patches and fringe sleeves, rainbow striped top and shorts, yellow belt. Knee high laced up shoes, fringed oversized handbag, floral crown. 
Week Starting 8/5 - Orange and pink floral strapless dress, orange sunhat and heels with matching gold jewelry. 
Week Starting 8/12 - Shiny pale pink tank top, denim jeans with ruched sides and white printed stars, fuzzy fringed jacket, white boots and silver chunky jewelry. 
Week Starting 8/19 - Pink and white striped one-piece bathing suit, sheer pink leopard print wrap around skirt, pink sunhat and matching sandals. 
Week Starting 8/26 - Light blue denim jacket with faux fur collar, and matching mini skirt with pink floral tie-on belt. Cropped pink tank top underneath. Pink heart sunglasses, stockings with strappy heels, handbag and puppy.
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Minimum Enrollment & Class Cancellation
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Technical Difficulties
In the event of class delay/ cancellations due to unforeseeable technical issues, all families will be notified and a make-up section will be posted, or a refund will be issued if a make-up class cannot be scheduled.