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.
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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 - Rainbow Jewel Gowns
September
Week Starting 9/2 - Tourmaline hot pink strapless chiffon gown, sheer billowy sleeves, fitted bodice, double-layered flare skirt with trumpet hem
Week Starting 9/9 - Gold yellow gown with pleated shoulder straps, lycra fitted bodice down the thigh, fishtail style hem
Week Starting 9/16 - Ruby two tone red and pink silk midi dress, strapless bodice with mesh upper and 3/4 sleeves, pink bow detail in center front, skinny pink waist tie, full circle skirt bottom, wide-brim straw hat, blue clutch, nude heels
Week Starting 9/23 - Topaz blue chiffon strapless gown, darker blue cups with long ties on upper arms, fitted along waist and hips, flare hem from knee down

October
Week Starting 9/30 - Citrine orange column silk gown, fitted bodice with cutout design across bust, fluid skirt bottom with flared hem, pleated insert on side, blue clutch
Week Starting 10/7 - Amethyst purple and magenta silk and chiffon column gown, fitted bodice with plunging V neck, structural sleeveless cropped cape, structural peplum on waist, panel skirt bottom with flare hem
Week Starting 10/14 - Emerald two-tone lime and forest green charmeuse column gown, strapless fitted bodice with sweetheart neckline, cinched-in waist with skinny dark green belt, figure-hugging skirt with contrasting fishtail hem
Week Starting 10/21 - Garnet dual shade red silk and chiffon sleeveless gown, high collar racerback design, fitted skirt with dark red pleated trumpet hem

November & December - Milan Fashion Week
November
Week starting 10/28 - Prada: Black velvet button up jacket with silver floral embellishments, and elongated sleeve cuffs. Silver fringed sequin mini skirt. Black bucket bag with matching Chelsea boots.
Week starting 11/4 - Blumarine: White fringed top with flower applique. White cotton Capri-length pants. White feathered angel wings.
Week starting 11/11 - Andreadamo: Dark mauve tiered bandage dress with horizontal raw strips throughout. White wide-strapped chunky sandals and white framed sunglasses.
Week starting 11/18 - Bottega Veneta: Bold green, black, brown and white striped tea-length dress, with wide turtleneck collar and large sleeves, fringe edge at bottom of the skirt. Black patent leather boots. Matching green knit tote bag.
Week starting 11/25 - Roberto Cavalli: Fuschia and pink tie-dyed georgette pixie dress with a v-shaped neckline and playful fabric streamers. Matching pink tie-dyed scarf and metallic pink platform pumps.

December
Week starting 12/2 - Fendi: Brown silk and viscose knit dress featuring a combination of color block insets in blue, white and orange tones. Fitted silhouette with front thigh split. Matching clutch purse. Ivory leather gloves. Simple bronze high heel.
Week starting 12/9 - Alberta Ferretti: Champagne gold silk halter-neck dress, layers of fringe run vertically throughout the dress ending in a loose floor-length fringe skirt. Banded knot detail around the waist. Gold strappy sandals and matching stud earrings.
Week starting 12/16 - Ferragamo: Black silk, body-hugging dress with a leg-baring high-low hemline and halter neck. Side ruching leads into a fine floor-length fringe detail. Black strappy high heels. Stud Earrings.
Week Starting 12/23 - Roberto Cavalli: Pink feather print, maxi dress featuring layers of frilly strips, a side slit, long sleeves and a deep lace-up V neckline. Matching gloves and neck scarf. Pink handbag with exaggerated fringe details.

January & February - Romantic Florals
January
Week Starting 1/1 - hot pink silk and chiffon sleeveless gown, fitted bodice with sweetheart neckline, white floral print, flared double layer skirt bottom, pearl and ruby necklace and earrings
Week Starting 1/8 - purple lace and satin gown, floral lace fitted bodice with mesh, voluminous pleated skirt with dark purple floral embroideries
Week Starting 1/15 - bi-color purple and lime green taffeta strapless gown, pink and purple beaded floral bodice, voluminous pleated skirt with matching dark purple floral beadwork
Week Starting 1/22 - ocean blue cotton maxi dress with a dark blue and red floral print, fitted bodice with halter-neck tie, flared skirt with double ruffled hem
Week Starting 1/29 - pink organza and silk two-piece gown, sheer short-sleeved cropped top with dark pink and purple floral beading, flared silk skirt with shimmer organza overlay, pink pearl earrings

February
Week Starting 2/5 - sky blue chiffon strapless gown with 3D pink floral embellishments, soft drapes on arms, voluminous multi-layer skirt in shimmery ombre blue and purple, matching floral headband
Week Starting 2/12 - white viscose Bohemian style maxi dress with a romantic rose clusters print, deep-V neckline finished with 3-D rose on waist, short flutter sleeves, flared skirt with inverted pleats, rose hairpiece
Week Starting 2/19 - ombre blue and pink organza and silk strapless gown, blue corset bodice with rhinestones encrusted floral embroideries, iridescent blue and pink flared skirt with asymmetrical hem, silver high-heeled pumps with sparkly crystals

March & April - Spring Pinks and Blues
March
Week starting 2/26 - hot pink & white maxi floor-length stripe gown, halter-neck bralette top, full skirt bottom, brown woven rattan purse
Week starting 3/4 - two-toned pink sweater and midi skirt, cap-sleeved fitted fuzzy wool cropped sweater, darker pink circle skirt, sun hat with matching pink ribbon, nude colored pointed-toe heels
Week starting 3/11 - light pink flared mini dress with ruffle-trimmed off shoulder design, trumpet sheer sleeves, T-strap pointed-toe heels
Week starting 3/18 - light pink sleeveless cropped top with cut-out on center waist, turquoise blue flare midi skirt, blue pointed-toe heels
Week starting 3/25 - pink cropped top with flutter sleeves and long high slit skirt, pink pointed-toe heels

April
Week starting 4/1 - pink cap-sleeved fitted tee, denim skirt with pleated hem, half-moon straw bag, pearl bib necklace, light pink heeled sandals
Week starting 4/8 - blue washed denim strapless balloon dress with shoulder ties, straw handbag, hot pink platform sandals, chandelier earrings
Week starting 4/15 - light blue halter-neck cropped top, matching maxi skirt with asymmetrical ruffle trimmed, blue patent leather  sandals
Week starting 4/22 - ocean blue retro look dress, mesh shoulders, deep-V neckline, full knee-length skirt bottom, hot pink clutch, gold belt and heels


May & June - New York Fashion Week - Dreamy Bridal
May
Week starting 4/29 - Rose pink chiffon gown, split front bodice with halter neck collar, sheer balloon sleeves cut-out shoulders, flowy pleated skirt bottom, crystal embellished rose gold belt, floral head piece, rose gold open-toe heels
Week Starting 5/6 - Antique gold strapless silk column gown, bone-in corset, fish tail hem, 3D petals embellishments, sculptural bow on back with floor-sweeping train down the waist, pearl stud earrings
Week Starting 5/13 - Sky blue chiffon strapless gown, bone-in corset bodice, floral lace trim along cups, billowy sleeves with lace cuffs, voluminous skirt bottom, floral earrings
Week Starting 5/20 - Soft peach satin gown, sculptural fan-shape pleated bodice, empire waistline, flare skirt
Week Starting 5/27 - Rose gold gown, lace bodice, organza over silk skirt bottom, fitted hip and flared voluminous ruffle skirt and train from knee down, white dainty flower hairpin, pearl stud earrings

June
Week Starting 6/3 - Champagne gold charmeuse gown, sheer bodice with lace appliques, deep-V neckline, voluminous skirt with tulle underlay and train, wide-brim hat, pearl stud earrings
Week Starting 6/10 - Pastel blue chiffon gown, puffy shoulders, cutout details on waist and sleeves, trumpet sleeves with 3D pink rose and ribbon, double layer pleated skirt bottom with high front slit
Week Starting 6/17 - Antique gold strapless silk gown with white leafy lace pattern, fitted bone-in bodice, sweetheart neckline, voluminous skirt bottom, pearl stud earrings, white ankle-strapped heels
Week Starting 6/24 - Pale pink body-hugging strapless silk column gown with a fish tail hem, sheer organza ruffled opera gloves, pearl stud earrings

July & August - Fashion History: 1970s Hippie Boho
July
Week Starting 7/1 - Pink chiffon maxi dress, black velvet trimmed collar with bow tie, cut out on front, lace-up tie closure with tassel ends, long sleeves with pleated trumpet hems, pleated flowy skirt
Week Starting 7/8 - Yellow and red satin mini dress, button-down fitted bodice, red polka dot ruffle trim along collar, down the center and along skirt hem, sheer puffy short sleeves with red trim, double red trim on waist, brown suede lace-up high-heeled tall boots with turquoise trim on top
Week Starting 7/15 - Salmon pink semi-sheer chiffon peasant style shirt, long billowy sleeves, tan cropped vest with floral embroideries, blue skirt with wooden buttons on front, fitted around hip, flared bottom with wide pleats, not pink knee-high socks, round toe pumps, bi-color brown leather clutch
Week Starting 7/22 - Bi-color orange and yellow voile maxi dress, striped band bralette with attached long billowy sleeves, plunging neckline, ruffle trimmed waistline, wide striped flowy skirt, black platform sandals

August
Week Starting 7/29 - Blue chiffon shirt with a white daisy print, plunging neckline with lace-up closure down the center, puffy sleeves with sheer drapes down from elbows, magenta long pants with exposed whipstitches along pockets, lavender wide-brim sun hat, tan leather platform sandals
Week Starting 8/5 - Peach, orange and green lycra cotton jumpsuit, cropped top in orange and green stripes, plunging neckline with orange tie closure, long fitted sleeves with pom-pom trim on outer seam, hight-waisted wide-leg culottes with cutout on sides of waist, beige suede slouchy ankled boots
Week Starting 8/12 - Multi-color cotton sleeveless column maxi dress, colorful bodice in orange, hot pink, yellow and turquoise, matching multi-color long beaded necklace, hot pink skirt with yellow fringe at thigh level, floral print hem from knee down, platform heels
Week Starting 8/19 - Yellow, green and red chiffon and silk mini dress, green brushed silk button-down vest with front pockets, yellow chiffon button-down "mock shirt" with Peter Pan collar and sheer billowy long sleeves, red pleated chiffon hem, blue clutch, tan leather open-toe high-heeled wedges
Week Starting 8/26 - 2-tone light and hot pink stretch cotton maxi dress, dropped shoulders with wooden beads straps, overlapping wrapped bodice, long trumpet sleeves with fringe, side slit with hot pink under-layer, tan leather belt
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Please read below for frequently-asked questions on our policies:

Mandatory Video Check-In
Video check-in is mandatory for safety purposes per Outschool policy. Students are required to have their cameras on to allow the teacher to check in and verify each learner. After check-in, students have the option of either turning off their camera or leaving it on, whatever is their preference. Younger learners are highly encouraged to leave their cameras on.

Refunds & Missed Classes
All of our classes are backed by Outschool’s standard policy. To receive a full refund, parents may withdraw or stop their subscription within 24 hours of payment OR 24 hours before class starts, whichever occurs earlier. No refunds are issued if a learner misses a live meeting. Recordings are made available in each classroom and can be watched at their convenience. Students are always welcome to reach out with any questions and share their work in the classroom.

Late/ Missed Class
All classes will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom. In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message in the classroom and exit after ten minutes of waiting per Outschool policy.

Minimum Enrollment & Class Cancellation
A minimum of two learners is required for every class to run. In the event that we have to cancel a class, parents will be notified within 24 hours of class. Learners will have the option of either transferring to a more populated section of the same class or receiving a full refund, whichever is preferred.

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.