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 gown 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 render multiple patterns like florals, gingham and leopard, how to render textures like glitter, shine, denim, and fur, 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 

April & May – Springtime Butterfly Gowns
April
Week Starting 4/3 – Green A-line dress, lace illusion top with layered tulle skirt covered in white butterfly appliqués (No Class Easter 4/9)
Week Starting 4/10 - Pink and black dress, boatneck top, trumpet flared skirt, one double-winged sleeve
Week Starting 4/17 - Purple strapless, sweetheart ball-gown, monarch wing dress 
Week Starting 4/24 - White dress with gold butterfly wing on dress, cascading sleeve on one side and ornate arm cuff on the other, high slit, with asymmetrical hem skirt bottom 

May
Week Starting 5/1 - Red monarch winged, short strapless sweetheart dress with white bow on head  
Week Starting 5/8 - Dark blue, one shoulder sleeve, colorful butterfly scales appliqué on left side, high leg slit and billowing train 
Week Starting 5/15 - Orange monarch wing on black strapless dress, layered panel train skirt, with large butterfly wing on one side 
Week Starting 5/22 - Blue (various shades of blue) strapless dress, layered panel train skirt in the back, with large butterfly wing on one side 
Week Starting 5/29 - Peach strapless tea-length ballgown dress, with full tulle skirt covered in blue and orange butterfly appliqués 

June & July – Tropical Beach Party 
June 
Week Starting 6/5 - Knee length aqua dress with transparent balloon sleeves, includes yellow and red color blocking, black & white strappy sandals  
Week Starting 6/12 - Two piece outfit of long sleeved crop top with striped arms with yellow and blue contrast across the bust, two-color extra wide flare leg pants in blue and hot pink 
Week starting 6/19 - Orange fitted blazer above two-toned pink and gold wide pleated pants, brown clutch purse in hand 
Week Starting 6/26 - Lime green one-shoulder trapeze dress with exaggerated kimono sleeves with ruffled edging. Matching shoes and bag in red, blue and yellow tones. 

July
Week Starting 7/3 - Floor length turquoise pleated dress, with red halter neckline, and yellow and red color bands across the hips.  
Week Starting 7/10 - Yellow, orange and white paneled sleeveless hem swing dress with minimal neck halter , silver and turquoise stone cuff bracelet
Week Starting 7/17 - Asymmetrical sleeves robin blue top, long yellow flowy floor-length skirt, colorful Moroccan style earrings 
Week Starting 7/24 - Green and yellow striped sleeveless top, emerald green flared box pleated skirt with golden yellow bow sash, yellow converse sneakers, green handbag and sunglasses

August & September - Summertime Tea Party 
August 
Week Starting 7/31 - Silver strapless organza gown, wide black satin trim along top of bodice and hem, overlapping design with side pearl button closure, satin trim down to hem, cinched-in waist, full voluminous skirt bottom with asymmetrical hem, sheer polka dot mesh gloves, red pumps, pearl long necklace and earrings
Week Starting 8/7 - Red boucle wraparound sweater, deep-V neckline, bicolor yellow and blue full circle skirt with a red floral print, black patent leather ankle-strapped heels, black beaded necklace
Week Starting  8/14 - Pale pink chiffon maxi dress, fitted bodice with cap sleeves, button down from neck to hem, full skirt with wide white trim on hem, white mules with black toe, white sheer opera gloves, pearl stud earrings, black sunhat with white ribbon
Week Starting 8/21 - Peach cotton midi dress, shirt bodice with knot buttons down the front, short puffy sleeves with white trim, white collar, white belt, flowy skirt, rattan box handbag, straw hat with flowers, sheer white glove with black polka dots, yellow and white open-toe heels

September 
Week Starting 8/28 - Blue silk midi dress, relaxed fit bodice with crew neck and puffy short sleeves, skinny black belt, fitted skirt bottom with drapes on back, slanted pockets with black polka dot white trim, black satin opera gloves with white floral finish, black wide-brim sunhat, black and white pumps
Week Starting 9/4 - Lavender cotton midi dress, sheer organza shoulders and short sleeves, ruched bodice with wide lapels, asymmetrical button closure down to side, side slit with white underlay, lavender headscarf, tan and brown pumps
Week Starting  9/11 - Yellow stiffen silk sleeveless midi dress, relaxed fit bodice with boat neck, black floral embroideries on shoulder and waist, voluminous skirt with wide inverted pleats black criss-cross square-toe pumps
Week Starting 9/18 - Green linen knee-length dress, fitted bodice, short sleeves, flowy swing skirt, navy and blue scarf, blue gloves, black and peach pumps, bicolor beige and brown clutch
Week Starting 9/25 - Salmon pink chiffon gown, sheer bodice with black wide strip across chest, crew neck, white button down the front, thin black trim along collar and sleeve hem, red bow on waist, flowy skirt, sheer opera gloves, white and black stripe mini handbag, white sunhat with flowers and black trim, pearl stud earrings

October & November – Hollywood Movie Iconic Costumes
October 
Week Starting 10/2 - Inspired by My Fair Lady's Eliza: White silk column fitted gown with lace overlay, stand up high collar, high side slit, black ribbon stripes bows on shoulder, along hip line and on knee, trumpet hemline with train, lace gloves, lace umbrella, dramatic wide brim hat with lace and bow details, silver platform heels
Week Starting 10/9 - Inspired by Wizard of Ox's Glenda: Pink glittery organza column off shoulder gown, sheer balloon sleeves, crystal embellishments, fishtail hemline, wired floral headpiece, silver choker
Week starting 10/16 - Inspired by Aladdin's Jasmine: Turquoise two-piece, sheer halter neck cropped top with peacock feather, skirt with sheer waistband and peacock feathers along hem, high front slit, crystal embellishment, sheer opera gloves
Week starting 10/23 - Inspired by Sleeping Beauty's Aurora: Pink shimmer chiffon off shoulder gown, fitted bone-in bodice with a sweetheart neckline, drapery slitted sleeves with 3D roses, pleated voluminous skirt, floral hairband, pink mini evening bag

November 
Week Starting 10/30- Inspired by Alice in Wonderland: Powered blue chiffon midi strapless dress, pleated bodice with empire waist, 3D flower with blue ribbon on shoulder, sheer bell sleeves, pleated flowy skirt, blue pointed-toe heels
Week Starting 11/6 - Inspired by Mulan: Purple silk and organza gown, off shoulder deep-V neckline, long trumpet sleeves with cutouts, red floral embroidery trim along neckline, sleeve cuffs and skirt hem, flowy silk skirt with red sculptural pleated organza, high side slit, red kimono belt, matching red heels
Week Starting 11/13 - Inspired by Cruella: Red satin column gown, pleated high collar connected to fitted bodice, diagonally drapery skirt bottom with a cream tulle underlay and fishtail hem, red satin opera gloves
Week Starting 11/20 - Inspired by Beauty & the Beast's Belle: golden yellow chiffon gown, fitted bone-in bodice, sweetheart neckline, dropped shoulder, elbow-length flutter pleated sleeves, flowy skirt with high side slit and big bow on waist, yellow lace gloves, yellow high-heel mules

December & January - Hollywood Winter Holiday
December
Week Starting 11/27 - Hot pink charmeuse column gown, fitted bodice with halter neck, geometric cutout designs on bust and thighs, mermaid flared hem on skirt bottom
Week Starting 12/4 - Lavender satin gown, high collar neck closure with 3D flowers, flowy skirt bottom, high side slit, nude pointed-toe pumps
Week Starting 12/11 - Red mermaid style column dress in horizontal fur and sheer chiffon stripes, fishtail on hem 
Week Starting 12/18 - Lime green satin shift gown, relaxed fit, asymmetrical shoulder drape with single long sleeve, floor-sweeping train, high side slit, hot pink platform sandals, matching clutch, bangle, ring and stud earrings (No Class 12/24)
Week Starting 12/25 - Gold organza and silk gown strapless gown, fitted bodice, flared bottom from knee down, colorful floral embroideries on body down the center to hem, voluminous pleated train, champagne gold pointed-toe pumps

January 
Week Starting 1/1 - Red organza and silk jumpsuit, red button-down sheer shirt upper body with vertical silk stripes and ruffles, shoulder drape with long train, red bra, wide-leg long pants, red opera gloves, gold embellished clutch
Week Starting 1/8 - Sky blue drape style satin gown, with leopard print cinched-in belt, drape shoulders with trumpet sleeves, flowy skirt with mini skirt under, gold bangles, silver pointer-toe pumps
Week Starting 1/15 - Purple velvet strapless column gown, fitted bodice, tapered pencil ankled-length skirt bottom with voluminous silver drape from back of waist to floor, silver pointed-toe pumps, tear drop earrings (NO CLASS on Sat 12/24)
Week Starting 1/22 - Peachy pink chiffon gown, fitted long-sleeved bodice with sheer upper and cutout between cups, trumpet sleeves with dramatic flower cluster  along hem, flared pleated skirt with full circle train and matching flower cluster along hem

February & March - Springtime Flower Gowns
February
Week Starting 1/30- Rose Florentina sage green silk midi dress, strapless corset bodice, puffy short sleeves, 3D roses along neckline, full circle skirt with front slit, hot pink strappy sandals
Week Starting 2/6 - Bell Flower Orange and yellow sleeveless silk gown, multiple layers of swinging ruffles, ankled length, orange strappy sandals
Week Starting 2/13 - Poppy red stiffened silk strapless dress, fitted bodice, petal-like finish full mini skirt, 3D poppy clusters cascading down from shoulder to waist, oversized poppy headpiece, black strappy sandals
Week Starting 2/20 -Orchid white and purple strapless satin gown, white oversized petal bodice, fill voluminous skirt with asymmetrical layers and white tulle overlay 
Week Starting 2/27 -Anemone champagne chiffon gown, square neckline, puffy short sleeves with ruffled trim, flowy skirt with pleated tiers 

March
Week Starting 3/6 - Cherry Blossom soft pink chiffon strapless gown, billowy long sleeves, cropped bodice with 3D petals, full voluminous pleated skirt with 3d petals along waist, pink floral hairband 
Week Starting 3/13 - Forget-Me-Nots white georgette strapless gown, fitted bodice, mini skirt with ruffled layers, long drape on back from waist down, dark green strappy sandals
Week Starting 3/20 - Sunflower yellow satin and chiffon gown, cropped shirt bodice with bow tie neck closure and billowy long sleeves, pleated flared skirt bottom 
Week Starting 3/27 - Rose Hybrid Tea 2-piece pink silk and tulle gown, band cropped top with halter neck ties, low-waisted column skirt with pleated fish tail, hot pink wide-brim hat with 3D roses, sheer white mesh opera gloves
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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.