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.
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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

August & September - Dungeons and Dragons Costumes
August 
Week Starting 7/29: Paladin - Layered gunmetal armor, over brown leggings and matching brown cape. Wielding a long sword. 
Week Starting  8/5: Cleric - Turquoise blue ombre layered tunic, tasseled shawl and silver jewelry. 
Week Starting 8/12: Fighter - Light blue and white outfit, white leather armguard, breastplate and greaves. Long flowing clasped light blue cape. Wielding sword. 
Week Starting 8/19: Wizard - Purple and black jumpsuit, with gold embellishments and matching witch's hat. 
Week Starting 8/26: Barbarian - Pink and cream tunic with collar, shoulder and shin armor. Pink cape, with shield and sword. 

September
Week Starting  9/2: Sorcerer - Lapis blue wrap dress with gold embellishments. Matching collared necklace, armbands, earrings and headpiece. 
Week Starting  9/9: Ranger - Red Leggings with layered open tunic, leather corset, shoulder guards, arm guard and boots. Wielding a bow and hip quiver. 
Week Starting 9/16: Bard - Off-shoulder yellow dress, with brown underskirt layered underneath. Leather waist belt corset, arm guards and boots. Gold metal embellishments on dress, corset and earrings. 
Week Starting 9/23: Druid - Forest green panelled tunic, over white stocking leggings. Carved wooden arm guards, shoulder plates, belt corset and side saddle bag. Wielding a halberd. 

April & May - Fantasy Couture 
April
Week Starting 4/1: Warrior Knight - Metallic chain mail gown with overlapping metal sleeves and skirt, studded high neck collar. 
Week Starting 4/8: Celestial Witch - Black and silver organza dress, moon motifs hand-embroidered with matching cape.  
Week Starting 4/15: Forest Dryad - Deep green leaf applique dress and thigh high reptile skin boots. 
Week Starting 4/22: Evil Queen - Red and black tulle layered dress, billowing sleeves, high-low skirt and belted waist.  

May
Week Starting 4/29: Tribal Queen - Beige structured leather dress, with heavily embellished half circle bodice, circle statement earrings. 
Week Starting 5/6:  Divine Huntress - Off-white lace dress with exaggerated sleeves, fitted corset structure and brown leather belt. 
Week Starting 5/13: Serene Priestess - Soft pink robed dress with gold ornate floral details. 
Week Starting 5/20: Valkyrie Armor - Silver silk flowy gown with structured silhouette, billowing sleeves, embellished with gold and true silver details. 
Week Starting 5/27: Bard Songstress - Light peach corset structured dress with floor length fringe and feathered headpiece. 

June & July - Hunger Games Costumes
June
Week Starting 6/3: Katniss' Interview Dress - Red one-shoulder satin dress with glitter and flames. 
Week Starting 6/10: Effie Trinket's Lavender Two-piece brocade silk suit with contrasting yellow details and embroidered flowers. 
Week Starting 6/17: Katniss' Wedding Dress - White layered tulle ballgown with strapless bodice, and sculptural wire details on the front and back.  
Week Starting 6/24: Lucy Gray's Dress - Embroidered corset and blouse with a rainbow multilayered tulle skirt. 

July
Week Starting 7/1: Effie Trinket's Butterfly Dress - Sleeveless hourglass shaped dress, embellished with artificial monarch butterflies.
Week Starting 7/8: Katniss' Victory Ball Dress - Black velvet dress with sheer skirting, embroidered appliques and red feathered cap sleeves. 
Week Starting 7/15: Effie Trinket's Final Dress - Fuchsia pink kimono inspired jacket with exaggerated collar. Matching skirt and gold blossom details. 
Week Starting 7/22: Katniss' Mockingjay Suit - Black hunting suit with metal breastplate and shin guards. Archer gloves with bow and arrows. 
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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.