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

November & December – Celestial Bodies 
November
Week Starting 10/28 – Purple chiffon gown, crew neck sleeveless top with draped skirt, sunburst cut-out with gold embellishments, ombre skirt bustle, gold chandelier earrings and gold strappy heels 
Week Starting 11/4 -  Ombre sunset silk A-line gown, strappy v-neck top with flowy pleated skirt, opera-length mesh gloves with jewel embellishments, sparkling hair accessories 
Week Starting 11/11 – Silver cotton weave tea length gown with strapless bustier, matching cropped jacket with billowing sleeves, 3D gold flowers, gold chandelier earrings, gold heels, and gold halo headpiece 
Week Starting 11/18 – Two-toned blue and pink gown, slightly off shoulder top, pink sequined base with blue chiffon draping one shoulder and cinching at the waist leading to skirt train, two pink flowers and a gold halo headpiece 
Week Starting 11/25 - Sapphire blue satin gown, strapless jeweled sweetheart top with diagonal shoulder ruffle leading to opposite waist, jeweled clutch purse, stud earrings, silver corona headpiece 

December
Week Starting 12/2 – Silver tulle mini-puff dress, off-shoulder with hidden sleeves, silver scale stockings, strappy heels, black chandelier earrings with matching ornate headpiece 
Week Starting 12/9 – Yellow silk gown, deep-v neckline, jeweled embellishments at shoulders gradually dissipating at waist, flowy floor length skirt, transparent mesh gloves, ornate jeweled halo headpiece
Week Starting 12/16-  Peach ombre polyester pantsuit dress, strapless scoop neck with added open skirt, strappy heels, silver chandelier earrings, peach flowers above each ear, jeweled corona headpiece 
Week Starting 12/23- Ivory white mermaid dress, strapless top with strung pearls below shoulders, floor length bubble hem ruffle skirt, pearl cuff bracelets, crescent moon headpieces with pearl chains 

January and February - Valentine Reds and Pinks
January
Week starting 1/1 - red satin gown with asymmetrical shoulder and cutout on waist, gather pleats on shoulder with jewel encrusted strap, high front slit, rose gold leather ankle-strapped heels, matching red jewel earrings, cuff and ring
Week starting 1/8 - pink taffeta strapless tow-piece ball gown, cropped top with short flutter sleeves, A-line skirt with embroidered flowers and cranes in pink and gold, matching pink pink, gold and diamond earrings
Week starting 1/15 - red and pink chiffon flared gown, pink chiffon and floral lace under-layer, high crew collar with ruffled trim and gold pendant, red pleated chiffon top layer with open front, gathered on waist with skinny belt, gold earrings and ring
Week starting 1/22 - pink stiffened satin strapless voluminous gown, inverted ruffled bodice, pleated wide waistband, multi tiered dramatic ruffles on skirt, diamond earrings

February
Week starting 1/29 - peachy pink chiffon flowy gown, strapless bodice with 3D roses, cinched waist, flared layered skirt
Week starting 2/5 - pale pink silk gown, halter-neck bodice with elaborate pink and green floral beading, ombre white and pink skirt with floral embroideries on back
Week starting 2/12 - brushed pink A-line chiffon gown, lace crossover upper body with drapes on arms, side slit, pink beaded heels, matching pink beaded clutch
Week starting 2/19 - red satin silk column gown, fitted bodice with deep square neckline, pleated fishtail hem flared from knee, oversized bow on back with drape, diamond earrings

March and April - Stylish Bohemian
March
Week starting 2/26 - purple chiffon maxi dress, plunging deep V neckline, ruffle-trimmed shoulders, long sheer bell sleeves, flare skirt with high side slit and deep ruffled hem, tan pointed-toe ankle-strapped heels
Week starting 3/4 -  cobalt blue sleeves maxi dress with a delicate pink floral print, fitted bodice with plunging deep V on back, flowy skirt with triple-tiered ruffle on back, sheet layer from knee down, nude platform heels
Week starting 3/11 - soft pink peasant-style cropped top with drawstring ribbon neck closure, long bell sleeves,  hot pink mini swing skirt, gold open-toe ankle-strapped heels
Week starting 3/18 - pink and turquoise cropped shirt and long pants set, floral print on top, ruffle-trimmed hem on sleeves, and hem, tan braided suede belt with tassels, bell-bottom pants, burgundy dangling earrings
Week starting 3/25 - one-piece hot pink chiffon midi dress, corset-style bodice with ruffle-trimmed cups, flowy skirt with ties on waist, deluxe flower straw sun hat, purple polka-dot mesh gloves, tan pointed-toe heels

April
Week starting 4/1 - sky blue retro style dress, fitted bodice with a high collared mesh insert, voluminous skirt bottom with wide inverted pleats, straw sun hat with blue bow, matching gloves, tan pointed-toe heels
Week starting 4/8 - one-piece mini dress with 3D green and white flower petals design, long trumpet sleeves, plunging v-neck, mustard yellow bike shorts, hot pink ankle-strapped heels
Week starting 4/15 - red skirt with a white floral print, keyhole neck closure, wash denim mini skirt with ruffled hem, tan leather mules
Week starting 4/22 -  jade green maxi dress with 3D yellow and white floral details, puffy short sleeves, keyhole neck closure, tie on waist, gold wide bangle, gold pointe-toe heels

May & June - Met Gala Past & Present
May
Week starting 4/29 - Ruby color chiffon gown, bralette bodice with skinny strap halter neck closure, flowy skirt with high side slit and wide waistband, red patent leather open-toe platform sandals
Week Starting 5/6 - Amethyst color organza and chiffon gown with asymmetrical cascading ruffles from waist down, fitted bone-in corset bodice, sheer pleated skirt bottom, matching platform heels
Week Starting 5/13 - Garnet color silk kimono-inspired robe, blue topaz empire waist dress, deep-V neckline with gold bow
Week Starting 5/20 - Citrine color pleated chiffon strapless gown, dropped shoulders, empire waistline double-layer voluminous skirt, champagne gold patent leather open-toe platform sandals

June
Week Starting 5/27 - Golden amber fitted column silk gown with a gold and blue feather fishtail, plunging neckline, padded shoulders
Week Starting 6/3 - Emerald color chiffon gown with multiple layers of pleated ruffles, strapless bone-in corset bodice, oversize bow on waist, metallic copper leather heels
Week Starting 6/10 - Lapis blue satin gown with pearlized nude and tan butterfly wing paneled bodice, asymmetrical shoulder, single long sleeve, voluminous skirt bottom with train, high side slit, matching pointed-toe heels
Week Starting 6/17 - Peridot color chiffon sleeveless gown, high collar halter-neck with drape, double-trimmed keyhole cutout on bodice, paneled skirt bottom, matching heels
Week Starting 6/24 - Sapphire chiffon gown, pleated bodice with cut out on waist, cropped cape with 3D floral cluster design and bow tie on collar, semi-sheer skirt bottom with a built-in mini shirt

July & August - Fashion History: 2000s Millennial Playful Modern
July
Week Starting 7/1 - White flouncy viscose wraparound dress, shirt collar, deep-V neckline, high side slit on skirt, oversized black linen blazer, pink fur stole on waist, embellished white strappy sandals
Week Starting 7/8 - Salmon pink silk bubble mini dress, fitted sleeveless bodice with crew neck, bubble design super mini skirt, ostrich feather trim, matching strappy sandals
Week Starting 7/15 - Hot pink column silk gown, fitted strapless bodice with cutout, fun shape pleated long sleeves with cutout on inner elbow
Week Starting 7/22 - White cotton and linen blend shirt dress, shirt style bodice with collar and pearlized button down the front, long puffy sleeves, super mini skirt, attached black satin bralette tie on chest, black patent leather ankle-strap pumps

August
Week Starting 7/29 - Pink cotton blazer dress, long-sleeved cropped blazer bodice with lapels forming a deep-V neckline, mid panel attached to pleated mini skirt, pink thigh-high boots
Week Starting 8/5 - Hot pink chiffon gown, relaxed fit, feminine pleats design, deep-V neckline, double front slit on flowy skirt, cut out shoulders, fan-out drapery pleated 3/4 sleeves, matching skinny hair band, matching toe-looped flat sandals
Week Starting 8/12 - White stiffen silk and organza gown, sheer organza long-sleeved fitted bodice with a contrasting black oval chest panel, fitted skirt bottom with flared hem from knee, dramatic structural drape on back from waist to floor, peal stud earrings
Week Starting 8/19 - Salmon pink silk column gown, fitted strapless bodice, long sleeves with feather-trim drapery from elbow to floor, fitted skirt bottom with flared hem from knee
Week Starting 8/26 - Pink silk relaxed-fit gown, soft drapery neckline, flowy skirt with high side slit, ruched fabric voluminous sleeves, gold gloves, pink strappy sandals

September & October - Celebrity Red Carpet Gowns
September
Week Starting 9/2 - Singer Chloe Bailey in a teal blue, satin dress, with one-sided high leg slit, draped bodice and cape. White pearl strappy heels and pearl drop earrings. 
Week Starting 9/9 - Actress Deepika Padukone in a red silk dress, v-neck, peplum top with full, round, floor-length skirt. Statement platinum diamond necklace.  
Week Starting 9/16 - Actress Deepika Padukone in a peach and red over the top gown, with plunging neckline, exaggerated sleeves, front skirt slit and giant red bow. 
Week Starting 9/23 - Singer Ariana Grande in a vibrant green strapless, princess gown with layers and layers of tulle and a pair of gold opera length gloves. 

October
Week Starting 9/30 - Vlogger Amanda Steele in robin's blue overlapping silk shirt with midi skirt with sweeping train in the back. Layered diamond necklaces, diamond cuff bracelet, black waist belt and black strappy heels. 
Week Starting 10/7 - Model Andriana Lima in an off-white strapless satin gown, featuring a twist front with triangle cut-out, a long flowy train skirt and plunging thigh high slit. Adorned with an emerald and diamond statement collar necklace, bracelets and matching earrings. 
Week Starting 10/14 - Model Bella Hadid in a bronze strapless gown of velvet fabric, form-fitting bodice, draped georgette crepe fabric around the waist and a fishtail skirt. 
Week Starting 10/21 - German influencer Leonie Hanne in bubblegum pink deep v-neckline dress, with side cutouts on the bodice, contrasting high-low skirt and oversized ruffle sleeves. Silver strappy sandals with diamond drop earrings.
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