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.

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January & February - Mermaid Costumes
January
Week Starting 1/1 - Turquoise chiffon gown, folded fabric bodice with halter neck ties finished with an oversized bow on back, mesh waistband adorned with green crystals, flowy skirt with high side slit, sheer nude color opera gloves, black strappy heels
Week Starting 1/8 - Red chiffon gown, pleated bodice with high collar, tulle ruffles along neck closure and waistline, flared skirt bottom with floor-sweeping side drapes
Week Starting 1/15 - Watercolor strapless silk gown, blue fitted bodice with an empire waistline, pink waistband with long ties on back, flared skirt bottom in shades of blue, green and yellow finished with an asymmetrical hemline, knee-high pink socks, red pointed-toe heels, blue and pink shell headpiece
Week Starting 1/22 - Ocean blue satin gown, corset bodice with mesh upper, deep V neckline, mesh long sleeves adorned with sparkly rhinestones and attached pleated fin-like tulle, flared skirt bottom with high side slit, pleated tulle along thighs, black pointed-toe heels

February 
Week Starting 1/29 - Pink chiffon gown with mesh upper bodice and long sleeves adorned with crystals on shoulders, crossover design on bust, cutout mesh inserts on side of waist, flared shirt bottom, pink crown
Week Starting 2/5 - Ombre blue strapless chiffon gown, purple shells cups, stripes and starfish design on bodice and waist, sheer pleated long sleeves with with dark turquoise scallop trim, fitted skirt with fish tail hem, blue choker
Week Starting 2/12 - Pink tulle strapless dress with multi-layer shell design, pleated tulle fan shape shell bodice, full circle skirt with pleated shells in multiple layers, red platform sandals
Week Starting 2/19 - Dual shades light and dark green strapless column gown, lycra fitted bodice and skirt, multiple layer pleated fin-like tulle hem, gold bangle

March & April - Dreamy Springtime Gowns 
March
Week Starting 2/26 - Hot pink stiffen silk floral gown with asymmetrical hemline, mesh long sleeves, skinny black belt, black strappy sandals
Week Starting 3/4 - Purple organza and tulle gown, high-necked cropped top, multi-tiered pleated skirt, black pointed-toe heels
Week Starting  3/11 - Pink silk mini dress, turquoise kimono robe with a pink, white and black print, red pointed-toe heels
Week Starting 3/18 - Lime green chiffon off-shoulder gown with romantic frills and bow ties, bell-sleeves, full skirt with multi-tiered ruffles
Week Starting 3/25 - Crinkled silk, ombre yellow and orange hybrid, modern classical design with casual-look mandarin-collar shirt top, pink wide belt and high slit on skirt, pink strappy sandals

April
Week Starting 4/1 - Crushed velvet, halter-neck, contrasting pink, yellow and blue color wide-striped tiered gown
Week Starting  4/8 - Cobalt blue peasant-style off-shoulder gown, halter-neck, balloon sleeves, flowy skirt bottom with deep ruffle on hem
Week Starting 4/15 - Bi-color yellow and orange gown, yellow racerback top with cutout on waist, full skirt with crystal pleats and deep orange waistband
Week Starting 4/22 - Citron green lycra silk figure-hugging gown, cutout on shoulder and waist, flare skirt portion from knee down, high slit on side with mesh panel, gold pointed-toe heels

May & June - Senior Prom Ball 
May
Week Starting 4/29 - Powdered blue relaxed-fit gown, halter neck, big bow at waist, flare hem, layered pearl bracelets
Week Starting 5/6 - Red chiffon relaxed-fit ankled-length slip dress, double loop halter neck, cutout shoulders, pleated trumpet sleeves, white platform sandals, multi-layer white beaded necklace
Week Starting 5/13 - Pastel blue lycra mini shirt dress, standup open front deep-V collar, exposed black lace bra, long sleeves with ruffle hem, full circle skirt bottom, black patent leather belt with matted gold buckle, multi-layer white beaded necklace, knee-high platform long boots in black and blue print
Week starting 5/20 - Rosy pink strapless column charmeuse maxi dress with ruffles around waist and hip, hot pink gloves, beaded cuff bracelets, beaded choker, teardrop earrings, hot pink open-toe pumps
Week starting 5/27- Ombre turquoise chiffon and satin gown, sheer shirt top with long balloon sleeves, contrasting black leather under waist corset belt, fitted skirt with flare full fishtail hem from knee down, hot pink mini clutch, pearl necklace and earrings

June
Week Starting 6/3 - Hot pink chiffon strapless gown, bralette top, V-cut waistline, flare full skirt bottom
Week Starting 6/10 - Solid cobalt blue satin gown, high slit on side, floral rosettes on shoulders, cutout details on waist, matching T-strap sandals
Week Starting 6/17 - Red and white satin strapless gown, red fitted bodice with white trim across bust, voluminous skirt bottom with white stripes, metallic hair clip, pearl stud earrings
Week Starting 6/24 - Dark blue pleated chiffon gown, cutout shoulders trimmed with pleated ruffles, flowy skirt with high side slit, pointed-toe heels

July & August - Summer Vacation Resort Wear
July
Week Starting 7/1- Yellow chiffon long gown with asymmetrical shoulders, ruffled trim along armhole, sheer skirt bottom with ruffled hem, turquoise clutch, matching turquoise strappy heels
Week Starting 7/8 - Hot pink and gold ombre chiffon gown, romantic goddess style, long bell sleeves with cinched at wrists, flared flowy skirt bottom with high slit on side, wide corset belt, pink T-strap mules and flower crown
Week Starting 7/15 - Aqua strapless silk gown, fitted sweetheart bodice with an empire waistline, off-shoulder exaggerated flowy sleeves, flared skirt bottom in shades of blue and green , blue strappy heels 
Week Starting 7/22 - Rainbow maxi dress with a watercolor finish design, fitted bodice with cinch-in waist and flared skirt bottom, platform strappy heels

August
Week Starting 7/29 - Long-sleeved jersey white tee with pineapple print, yellow fitted mini skirt with pastel colored polka dots, hot pink pointed-toe heels, mesh pink ankled socks
Week Starting 8/5 - Ombre green and pink shirt dress, leafy neck scarf, turned-up cuffs, concealed button-down front closure, pleated mini skirt bottom, flower in hair and bi-color pink pointed-toe heels
Week Starting 8/12 - Hot pink chiffon two-piece gown, romantic goddess style, halter top, sheer long gloves, flared flowy skirt bottom with two slits on side, wide brim sun hat, floral appliques on hat and skirt
Week Starting 8/19 - Green midi dress with a tropical floral print, fitted long-sleeved bodice with off shoulder design, voluminous skirt with sheer hem, pink heels and straw hat
Week Starting 8/26 - Ocean blue strapless jumpsuit with a bold white and yellow floral print, corset bodice, fitted pants, yellow mules

September & October – Fall Fantasy
September
Week Starting 9/2-  Pink and green strapless dress, green velvet bustier with cross lacing, double layered pink chiffon skirt with embroidered gold and crystal beads, flower crown with antennae, pink wings and stiletto heels with crystal flower in center  
Week starting 9/9  – Golden yellow silk gown with cutout sweetheart neckline, long cape sleeves with shoulder cutouts, fabric waist sash in match golden yellow brocade fabric 
Week starting 9/16 -  Lavender chiffon gown with high leg slit, pleated skirt and corset top with blue patterned  lace for off-shoulder sleeves and layered over the skirt. Lavender flower in hair and white fairy wings with golden tips
Week starting 9/23 -  Light red charmeuse silk dress with cut-out bustier , chiffon puff sleeves at shoulders with additional tie-on floor length sleeves with rosette embellishments and ribbons and a slouchy chiffon  hood piece with rosette edging

October
Week starting 9/30 -  Gold leather bodysuit with crystal waist and leg chains, white top with exaggerated slit sleeves , neck cut out with golden collar and golden cones on the shoulders 
Week starting 10/7 -  Deep red sequin shimmering mermaid flare dress, with plunging neckline embellished with golden feathers. Detachable sleeves with feather fringe, see through tulle with crystal embellishments and long red to yellow ombre floor length sleeves 
Week starting 10/14 –  Sky blue short ballerina style dress with layered ruffle skirt, ornate corset top with white tulle cups, magenta roses and green leafing, off-shoulder balloon style chiffon sleeves, simple heels and blue fairy wings tipped with magenta  
Week starting 10/21 – Peach silk armored gown with petal shaped  hem, cinched waist, cap sleeves with gold spike embellishments on shoulders and long flowing sleeves with gold beading, beaded  gold dragon wraps around the dress, accompanied by a spiky gold crown

November & December - Disney Theatrical Costume Style Princess Gowns
November
Week Starting 10/28 - No Class
Week Starting 11/4 - Tiana: Green dip dyed chiffon gown with a retro Gatsby design, flesh-colored sheer netting fabric on upper chest, intricate embroideries and beading all over corset, waterfall skirt bottom, matching long gloves with finger loops, feather headpiece with beading trims
Week Starting 11/11 - Belle: Ombre amber dip-dyed yellow stiffen silk and chiffon gown, amber silk corset bodice, drapey sleeves with beaded chains on shoulders, art deco embroidered belt on waist, ombre yellow chiffon fitted skirt with a flared bottom, red rose headpiece
Week starting 11/18 - Mulan: Green and yellow gradient-dyed silk gown, drapes on upper chest connected with black beadings, slitted long sleeves, purple pleated kimono belt, loosely fitted skirt bottom with flared bottom, armour-inspired leather cuffs, belt and shoulder pads, pink floral headpiece

December
Week starting 11/25 - Rapunzel: Ombre purple to golden pink chiffon gown, loosely tied fabric looped together with gold lace applique in center front on waist, capped shoulders with muted purple long sleeves, ruffled bottom skirt with gold embroideries and beads along hem, multi-colored floral headpiece
Week starting 12/2 - Jasmine: Teal sheer chiffon bra top and matching harem pants with embroideries and beading and crystal embellishment, thin long ombre pink, orange and purple scarves drape down from body and attach to bangles, same scarf on waist with flower pin, floral headdress with attached floor-length veil in same ombre chiffon and gold trim, shimmery turquoise genie shoes, gold statement necklace, bracelets and earrings
Week Starting 12/9 - Anna: Green velvet column gown with royal embroideries on collar, waist and hem, black corset with gold trim, ombre orange chiffon pleated underskirt in a fish-tail design, burgundy sheer organza short cape, black short gloves, headdress with embellished lace and beadings
Week Starting 12/16 - Ariel: Teal to yellow dip-dyed chiffon gown, ombre teal off shoulder corset bodice with puffy sleeves with pearl trim, purple shell cups insert, fitted skirt with gold lace embroideries and pearl beading, yellow chiffon fishtail down from knee, gold shell necklace, floral headpiece with pearl beading
Week Starting 12/23 - Elsa: Ombre dip dyed bluish purple chiffon gown, flesh-colored sheer netting fabric on upper chest with embroideries, lace, sequins, beads and crystal embellishments, long bishop sleeves, waterfall skirt bottom, sheer drape with snowflake lace embroideries down from waist on back, pale pink floral headpiece 
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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.