Fashion Design: Figure Drawing & Illustrations: Summer Patterns & Florals
This on-going class meets once a week. Students will learn the fundamentals in figure drawing, basic anatomy, proportions and designer sketches. This class will focus on textile characteristics of summer patterns and floral designs.
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Class will start with a new dress every week. 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 outfit illustration in each lesson. 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. Schedule June and July - Paris Runway Looks June Week Starting 6/7 - Mauve gown with blue and burgundy floral pattern and a long dark purple cape Week Starting 6/14 - Blue mini with multi-colored abstract pattern and an overlay of long stripes and matching headband Week Starting 6/21 - Red fitted mini with asymmetrical shoulder and hemline Week Starting 6/28 - Black chiffon Gothic style gown with fitted collar, bell-sleeves and ombre colored skirt bottom July Week Starting 7/5 - White gown with a structured bodice and feather embellished skirt bottom Week Starting 7/12 - Blue, red and white body suit with a matching blue open-front billowing skirt Week Starting 7/19 - Gold column gown with overlapping tiers of tassels Week Starting 7/26 - Emerald green gown with a wired fitted bodice and high-slit skirt bottom August and September - Summer Patterns & Florals August Week Starting 8/2 - White chiffon puffy dress with dark pink and purple floral print, frilled trim around hemline, magenta heeled sandals with tassel ties Week Starting 8/9 - Denim bra top, white tiered skirt with blue and pink floral print, rattan handbag Week Starting 8/16 - Black and white gingham sun dress, black heeled sandals Week Starting 8/23 - Pale pink slip dress with tropical floral print, purple overcoat, hot pink platform sandals Week Starting 8/30 - Mint maxi dress with tropical floral print, halter-neck, hot pink platform sandals September Week Starting 9/6 - Pale pink maxi dress with tropical floral print, asymmetrical overlapping layers with contrasting turquoise trims down the waist, beige platform sandals Week Starting 9/13 - Sky blue polka dot sundress with wrapped-around ruffles on upper bodice, A-line flared skirt bottom, blue heeled sandals Week Starting 9/20 - Cream shantung silk dress with tulle underlay, rose embroidery, pink heeled sandals, straw basket Once they built a solid foundation and keep practicing, they will be able to design a multitude of unique designs of their own. 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.
Learning Goals
Students will learn basics on creating fashion sketches, anatomy and figure drawing. It is a highly sought-after class for beginners and hobbyists alike, who would like to be future fashion designers, costume designers or fashion illustrators.
Other Details
Supply List
Pencil, paper and eraser Colored pencils/ Copic markers White color pencils 12" ruler
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
At Young Art we believe in passion, creativity, and the power of education. Our team is committed to inspiring the next generation of young artists, designers, and entrepreneurs to be bold innovators by providing creative and enriching experiences through hands-on learning.
Our diverse offerings include a variety of classes such as drawing (pencil, charcoal), painting, (acrylic, watercolor), fashion design, coding, animation, clay sculpting and more.
Our mission is to foster artistic growth and confidence in every student, helping them realize their full potential as artists. We prioritize a nurturing and supportive learning environment, where students can feel free to experiment, make mistakes, and evolve as they are having fun. We are proud to be able to be part of their successful artistic journey.
We have a team of dedicated teachers who hold academic degrees and professional training in illustration, portraiture, figure drawing, fashion and costume design, game development and digital animation, etc.
Teacher Allie is a contemporary artist who loves to indulge in all mediums, but focuses most on drawing and painting. She holds a BFA degree of the California State University Long Beach, and is pursuing a career in teaching art. Her art influence began at a young age, but she considers herself “self-taught.” Allie is passionate about encouraging students to master the fundamental skills and technical aspects of creating, but also develop a style that is unique to each student. Her promise is to encourage a mindset where students are confident in themselves and their ability to create.
Teacher Ang is a professional artist and 3D Modeler. She earned her BFA in Animation from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Aside from working as a Freelance Gameplay Animator and 3D Artist, she loves encouraging her students’ curiosity and helping them develop a passion for art. She strives to teach students skills that can bring their voices and ideas to reality. She believes that by building a foundational skill set, her students will be able to approach their artworks with new perspectives.
Teacher Brittany is a professional artist and illustrator. She holds a BA in Arts with a concentration on Visual Technology from the George Mason University in Virginia. She gained valuable industry experience as Technology Lead and Animation Instructor at art schools. She has worked as a freelance concept artist and illustrator in game design. She utilizes a background in comics, storyboarding and animation to bring creative concepts to life. With a strong background in traditional and digital painting, Brittany is currently teaching a wide variety of classes in various mediums to merge her love for illustration, painting and game development.
Teacher Katie is a professional artist with a background rooted in animation, where she crafts captivating illustrations for a diverse clientele. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Arts and Animation from the California State University of Fullerton, and utilizes her love of telling stories through her work in story-boarding, illustration, and animation. Her passion in theatrical and costume design and the entertainment industry in general has contributed to an innovative approach in her teaching as well as inspired many students that she met in her classes. Teacher Katie is committed to nurturing an atmosphere of intrigue and creativity, where she empowers her students to unearth their unique narratives within their artistic work.
Teacher Palm is a professional fashion and costume designer familiar with the complete product creation life cycle from initial concept to constructed design. She holds a degree in Fashion Design from The Parsons School of Design in New York. In addition to over 10 years of teaching art and fashion, she is also experienced in staging collections in numerous international Fashion Shows for luxury clients including Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg, Ann Taylor and Kenneth Cole. She gained valuable industry experience in the capacity of Creative Consultant for designers, theaters and art schools. Palm is also proficient in a wide range of fine arts such as watercolor, oil, pencil, pastel, etc. and approaches her teachings with a calm mind, optimism and positive affirmation.
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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-18 learners per class