This class is an ongoing format. Students will sketch a new design every week. Each week is charged as a subscription on Sunday mornings. Students can join or leave the series any week. Prior attendance and knowledge of the subject is not required to attend.

Students will learn the tools they need to begin their artistic journey into self-expression, reflection, and creative thinking in the world of fashion illustration. Student will learn the rules and techniques in croquis construction followed by a designer illustration each week.

Students will start with anatomy theories and learn how to apply those rules to construct a croquis. Students will use the 9-head construction techniques to develop their croquis templates.  We will use geometric shapes such as ovals, cylinders, spheres, rectangles to form various body parts. Having in mind a corresponding geometric shape and then making the adjustments will make drawing parts of the body much easier and more accurate. Students will start with an axis line and then complete all 9 sections with head, neck, shoulders, bust, waist, arms and hands, hip, legs and feet.  They will then add some muscles to give a more realistic rounded overall look. Learning the foundation of figure drawing will train students to sketch anatomically correct and well proportioned croquis that gives clothes their shape and shows them in the best light.

Students will also learn how to illustrate designer sketches like the runway looks.  They will learn how to sketch out and color the designs with step-by-step instructions.  We will start with the foundation layer, then add patterns, prints and embellishments. We will then add hair color and skin tone the last. Students will learn how to apply shadows and color blending to draw areas like under the neck, inside parts of the limbs, cast shadow from clothing, etc. to add more dimension. Students will focus on learning the basics of garment 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 design a multitude of unique designs of their own and dive into variations of the basic runway croquis pose to represent 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 beginner level class for students who would like to be future fashion designers, costume designers or fashion illustrators.

SCHEDULE

September & October - Film Festival Gowns 

September
Week Starting 9/4 – Off-white fitted sheath dress covered with ostrich and rooster feathers on tulle fabric, with dramatic tiered feathered capes cascading down. Accented with a black velvet bow around the waist and minimal diamond jewelry.  
Week Starting 9/11 – Golden butterfly inspired a-line dress with strapless bodice and tea-length skirt. Stiff mesh fabric embroidered with mirrored mica, Swarovski beads and crystals. Golden pumps.  
Week Starting 9/18 – Ombre blue dress with strapless sweetheart bodice and ballgown skirt. Dress consists of hand dyed ostrich feathers layered from dark blue to light powder blue, with structural underwire in the skirt for dramatic effect.  
Week Starting 9/25 – Red flowy long length satin kaftan, with draped sleeves , plunging neckline and front slit. Matching red satin full-length gloves and silver open toe pumps.

October
Week Starting 10/2 – Light Blue floor-length sheath column dress with embroidered pearls, sequins, and beads to create a rich pattern expression. Deep turquoise extra long satin shawl draped around arms. Crystal halo tiara.  
Week Starting 10/9 – Patterned ball gown with a sweeping train and bamboo inspired forest print with graphics of foliage, tree bark and tigers prowling. Emerald earrings and ring with pearl necklace.  
Week Starting 10/16 – Blush pink  bridal gown of embroidered organza with pearls, sequins and beads, with asymmetrical sculptural flower blooms on one side. Simple crystal and pearl earrings.  
Week Starting 10/23 – Black fitted floor length gown of velvet fabric, with long sleeves and boatneck bodice. Decorated with swirls of hand-stitched Swarovski crystals across the top and down one side on nude colored tulle. 
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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.

Missed Classes & Refunds
All our classes are backed by the ‘Limited’ refund policy. Parents may withdraw up to a week before class starts with a full refund OR within 24 hours of purchase. In the event a learner misses a class, recordings are made available in each classroom. Students are more than welcomed to reach out for 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.