Unused - Fashion Design - Figure Drawing & Garment Illustrations: Holiday Winter Wedding Gowns

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

September & October - Fall Outerwear
September
Week Starting 9/6 - Soft beige cashmere knee-length poncho with leather buckle neck closure, armhole slits, white shirt, white fitted jeans, brown belt, brown leather heels, grey clutch
Week Starting 9/13 - Blue wool tweed double-breast short cocoon jacket, high collar, grey sweater and grey a_line mini skirt, blue mules with leather details
Week starting 9/20 - Orange suede short cape with feather along collar, sequin bandeau, black suede shorts with feather details, reddish brown braided leather platform sandals, organza veil
Week Starting 9/27 - green 60's vintage style shearling dress coat, 3/4 sleeves, velvet shift dress with vintage red rose floral pattern, matching shearling oversize handbag with 3D rose details, green ankle-strap Mary Jane heels 

October
Week Starting 10/4 - red gabardine long trench coat with silk lining, beige sweater, red wool culottes, beige scarf, black sunglasses, leopard-print beige high-heel boots
Week Starting 10/11 - Yellow down-filled quilted taffeta parka with hood, Multicolor patchwork sweater, grey wool mini skirt, grey socks, blue square-toe loafers with chunky heels
Week Starting 10/18 - red, pink, blue and yellow patchwork shaggy woven chunky-knit robe style long coat, pink lapels with shaggy fur, red belt on waist. yellow socks, red ankle boots with tassel details
Week Starting 10/25 - black 80's style studded leather bomber, 3/4 length sleeves, retro pattern gold glitter blouse, lack jersey cotton pencil skirt with asymmetrical folds and a high slit in front, black leather ankle booties

November & December - Holiday Winter Wedding Gowns
November
Week Starting 11/15 - Champagne gold Bohemian wedding gown, boat neck, long-sleeved fitted body, flared double-layered skirt bottom, lace details and crystal and sequin embellishment, floral hairband with sheer floor-length veil, pointed-toe silver heels
Week Starting 11/22 - White satin and lace contemporary gown, fitted corset body, lace-trimmed sculptural skirt with a sheer under-layer, trumpet skirt bottom with a long train
Week Starting 11/29 - Blush pink silk romantic style gown with sheer chiffon long sleeves and shoulders, boat neck, corset body, fitted column skirt with drape on back from waist down, white tulle 3D flowers all over


December
Week Starting 12/6 - Antique gold silk Gothic style wedding gown, strapless fitted column dress with vintage lace details, long drape from waist down on back, floor-length hooded cape with same lace details
Week Starting 12/13 - Antique white silk fairytale style wedding gown, fabric folds joins a waistline on upper body, plunging deep-V neckline, cinched-in fabric belt, 3D multi-layered petals drape on shoulders, flared skirt with asymmetrical pleated panels and lace details 
Week Starting 12/20 - Blush pink Shantung silk class princess style wedding gown, corset body, multi-tiered voluminous skirt bottom with tulle underlay, sculptural ruffles, lace and crystal embellishment on corset and top skirt layer
Week Starting 12/27 - Ivory tulle and silk retro style wedding gown, strapless fitted column dress with vintage lace details, sweetheart neckline, multi-layered tulle fish-tail design down from knee

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.