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.
https://outschool.com/classes/fashion-design-semester-art-series-fashion-illustration-fundamentals-vg3ZEkCs ).

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 - Kawaii Lolita Fashion
September
Week Starting 9/2 - Blue dress with off-shoulder sleeves, jellyfish style skirt with ruffles. White stocking socks and chunky shoes.
Week Starting 9/9 - Brown long jumper skirt over white blouse and tan blazer. Tan socks and matching hat. 
Week Starting 9/16 - Green and white maid cafe dress, with white apron, socks and Mary-jane shoes. 
Week Starting 9/23 - Blue patterned two-piece outfit, button up blouse with pleated skirt. Pink ruffle details, collar, bows on blouse and hat. 

October
Week Starting 9/30 - Red long sleeved dress with black lace-up corset. Black tulle capelet and over-skirt. Matching red headpiece. Black stocking and boots. 
Week Starting 10/7 - Green vest and green plaid balloon pants with bow details and matching hat. White silk undershirt and black boots. 
Week Starting 10/14 - Purple and black dress, ruffle details on top and skirt. Black tulle wristbands and headpiece. Black stockings and boots. 
Week Starting 10/21 - Black plaid bubble skirt, baby blue blouse with heart shaped vest with stitching details. Mismatched socks and bunny ears. 

November & December – Masquerade Ball Gowns
November
Week Starting 10/28 - Silver gown with glittering sequins, ruffled fabric on top revealing built in bustier, high slit skirt, elbow length transparent gloves, pearl strung heels, and white feathered fan
Week Starting 11/4 - Pink satin column gown, one shoulder bodice with loose chiffon shoulder cape with feathered fringe, silver headband with pink and white feathers 
Week Starting 11/11 – Yellow gown, v-neck ruched bodice with loose skirt, matching yellow feathered boa, diamond cuff  bracelets and double-strand necklace, and  jeweled headband with trimmed peacock feathers
Week Starting 11/18 – Royal blue one-shoulder tent gown with white faux fur trim diagonal to shoulder, high leg slit, silver heels with matching waterfall earrings and necklace,  and jewel encrusted eye mask 
Week Starting 11/25 - Red satin empire-waist gown, deep-V neckline, short chiffon sleeves, waist is cinched with diamond shaped jeweled embellishments, faux fur beige stole draped over left shoulder,  red mesh opera-length gloves, glittery red eye mask, silver headband with standing red feathers 

December
Week Starting 12/2 – Yellow velvet ball gown, empire-waist bodice, exaggerated puffy off-shoulder sleeves, full skirt with chiffon trim on the bottom, yellow feather puff headpieces above each ear joined with a thin pearl string  
Week Starting 12/9 - Salmon pink organza and silk sheath gown, mesh sleeves ending with layered ruffles, ruffle accent around waist, high leg slit, silver waterfall earrings, bright pink feathers in hair
Week Starting 12/16 - Purple satin draped gown, v neck bodice draped and cinched at waist with large jewel embellishment, cream feathered cape, over the below gold gloves, jewel encrusted headband, diamond stud earrings 
Week Starting 12/23 – Lime green short tulle baby-doll dress, off shoulder neckline with feathered details in back, long flowy sleeves, beaded fringe along tulip styled skirt edge, masquerade mask in hand 

January and February - Valentine Ruffles, Shimmer & Layers
January
Week starting 1/1 - red gown with rows of romantic ruffles, fitted bodice, full voluminous skirt
Week starting 1/8 - green organza gown with crystal embellishments, silk under-layer, sheer billowy sleeves, full flowy skirt
Week starting 1/15 - hot pink voluminous gown with multiple layers of ruffled tulle, structural fan-shaped collar, hot pink mini clutch
Week starting 1/22 - soft pink and black gown, black and pink feathers framed upper bodice, multi-layer black tulle flared skirt bottom, black ankle-strapped heels
Week starting 1/29 - metallic rose, gold and silver chiffon fluid gown, pleated waist, plunging V neckline

February
Week starting 2/5 - Red sheer chiffon gown with feather-trimmed cape, strapless fitted bodice, fluid skirt, red ankle-strapped heels
Week starting 2/12 - pink silk gown with plunging V neckline, high slit from waist down, matching cape with feather trims, pink lace stockings, pink ankle-strapped heels, statement jewels
Week starting 2/19 - sky blue strapless gown with structural layers of ruffles, cinch-in waist, asymmetrical hemlines, blue satin open-toe heels

March & April - Tailored Modern Couture Classics
March
Week starting 2/26 - Tricolor beige chocolate and turquoise chiffon gown, asymmetrical shoulder, pleated paneled full skirt, skinny brown leather belt with copper buckle, copper hoop earrings
Week Starting 3/4 - Pink chiffon and leather midi dress, pink leather corset bodice with sheer chiffon underlay, salmon pink circle skirt, gold leather heeled sandals, matching gold clutch, gold stud earrings
Week Starting 4/11 - Ombre yellow, orange and pink chiffon strapless gown, structured cups with satin trim, loose fitting pleated voluminous fabric flowing from bust to floor, hot pink pointed-toe pumps, statement dangling earrings
Week Starting 4/18 - Ombre gold, yellow and turquoise jacket mini skirt with oversized shoulders and puffy upper sleeves, skinny turquoise belt cinched in on waist, turquoise strappy sandals

April
Week Starting 4/25 - Golden amber strapless chiffon gown, corset bodice with black ribbon trims under busts and along seams, inverted scallop waistline, flowy skirt bottom
Week Starting 5/1 - Blue minimalist silk jumpsuit, high collared relaxed bodice with drape on one shoulder, wide leg pants, tan heels, fur clutch
Week Starting 5/8 - Peachy pink chiffon strapless gown, form-fitting mini skirt with sheer bottom, oversized bow on waist, balloon sleeves, hot pink pointed-toe pumps
Week Starting 5/15 - Yellow and chocolate leather cropped top and mini skirt set, bicolor crew neck cropped top with ruffle trims along armholes, yellow full circle swing skirt with wide chocolate trim, brown leather skinny belt, nude leather pointed-toe pumps
Week Starting 5/22 - Green chiffon over silk midi sleeveless dress, plunging deep-V neckline, pleated details on shoulders, gathered waistline, tiered ruffled skirt bottom, pink pointed-toe pumps

May & June - Oscars Academy Award Gowns
May
Week starting 4/29 - amber organza floral shimmer gown, deep-V plunging neckline, structural puffy sleeves with fitted forearm, oversized 3D flowers on skirt, pleated wide hem, gold bow on waist
Week starting 5/6 - dusty pink tulle strapless gown, braided single shoulder, sheer multi-tier pleated layered shirt, black bow on waist
Week starting 5/13 - golden yellow taffeta off shoulder gown, structural pleated trim on upper bodice, multi-layer pleated waves on voluminous skirt, belt with gold studs and buckle, gold earrings
Week starting 5/20 - dual shade purple retro-style skirt and midi dress, sheer lavender chiffon shirt with dramatic bell sleeves and crystal cuffs, oversized bow neck closure, dark purple satin swing skirt, light blue hat, white criss-cross heels
Week starting 5/27 - green organza column off shoulder gown, oversized loop sleeves connecting to drape on back, fitted skirt with high side slit and slightly flared hem, hot pink mini box clutch, dark green ankle strap heeled sandals

June
Week starting 6/3 - antique gold taffeta silk sleeveless gown, single slash shoulder, draped bodice, voluminous skirt with 3D white flowers and high front slit, silver platform heels
Week starting 6/10 - pastel pink crinkle chiffon sleeveless gown, deep-V neckline with double ruffled trim, sweeping skirt with wide inverted pleats
Week starting 6/17 - red floral lace and organza gown, nude corset bodice with intricate embroideries, voluminous skirt with 3D flower petals
Week starting 6/24 - silver blue jacquard silk voluminous gown, structural off shoulder neckline, fitted bodice, full skirt with wide inverted pleats 

July & August - Y2K Kawaii Streetwear
July
Week Starting 7/1 - Green and pink striped long sleeved crop top, denim skirt with lace detail, knee high stocking, matching denim bag and strawberry platform sandals. 
Week Starting 7/8 - White and light blue oversized jacket, matching leg warmers, athletic sneakers, and light blue headband. 
Week Starting 7/15 - White button-up shirt with peter-pan collar and oversized sleeves. Brown puffed suspender shorts with matching brown tie and beret hat. Black boots. 
Week Starting 7/22 - Yellow and blue plaid flannel pants, turquoise crop top with matching 
lace-up hand warmers, headphones and platform clogs. 

August
Week Starting 7/29 - Off shoulder blue top and baggy denim jeans with heart cut-outs and excess denim tie-on details. Black belt with silver butterfly buckle and black platform sandals.
Week Starting 8/5 -  Blush pink fairy style dress with draped ruffles and matching cropped cardigan. Calf-length socks, cat ear headband and white & black platform lace-up shoes.
Week Starting 8/12 - Green pleated denim skirt, yellow t-shirt, gray leg warmers over platform shoes, distressed gray hand warmers and canvas bag. 
Week Starting 8/19 - Light and Dark blue oversized jacket, black tee and white a-line skirt, matching leg warms over lace up platform clogs. Cyberpunk ear pieces. 
Week Starting 8/26 - Pink cropped cardigan over white butterfly tank top, mermaid flared long denim skirt. Purple clogs and pink handbag. 
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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.