Fashion Drawing: Beginner's Guide to a Strong Foundation (Ages 13-18)

Anna P.

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(85)

In this 4-week class, students will not only learn how to draw but they will develop an understanding of garment characteristics to succeed in fashion drawing.

Class Experience

Week 1: The 9-Head Croquis
Lesson on the 9-head fashion figure, how to perfect the technique. Students will practice in class and share their sketches. 

Week 2: Silk
Students will learn how to draw lightweight garments and render silk through teacher demonstrations. They will learn the relationship between fabric weight and drape. In class, we will draw and render together. 

Week 3: Denim
Students will learn the techniques for drawing and rendering denim through teacher demonstrations. In...

Students will learn:

- how to draw female fashion croquis, garments, render the garments, and add their finishing touch to their drawings
- to understand the relationship between garments and the body; how they interact
- to develop their own style of drawing & gain confidence through practice

Homework Offered
Each week, students will be given an assignment to practice what they have learned in class. Practicing is the key to success! Students can also take my weekly Drink (Soda) N' Draw sessions to practice fashion model drawing under time intervals. 
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will be informally accessed through sharing their sketches during class as well as at the end of the workshop when they present 2-3 of their final fashion figures. 
Grades Offered

Students will need:

- blank paper 
- ruler
- scissors
- pencil & eraser
- fashion magazines (optional)
- colored pencils (especially white, black, blue)
- markers (especially blue) 
I bought a pack of 40 markers on Amazon for $14. Link below if you're interested also: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081XF2YKB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

Anna P.

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(85)

I'm a fashion designer with over 8 years of experience working in the fashion industry in New York City. I'm here because I truly want to help my students get a head start in their fashion career whether it's learning how to draw, design, and...