Fashion Design

Whitecliffe Short Courses

Please note: Students do not need to have completed a course in the previous term in order to enrol in a current or future term. Fees quoted are for each Evening (six week), Three Day or Weekend course.

Please read registration information on the short course page.

Testimonials

I have taken the Fashion Part One and Fashion Part Two short courses, and found the skills and information I learnt absolutely invaluable. The tutors are brilliant, the course is well designed, and each class is so absorbing that I find it ended all too soon! I would not hesitate to recommend these classes to everyone interested in learning sewing skills, garment construction, pattern making or even brushing up on what you already know.

Zoe Richmond


FASHION DESIGN ONE | Introduction to Sewing and Drafting

Katy Kelly


Students will develop knowledge of the Fashion industry and foster their creativity through experimentation within this discipline. Students will be introduced to the process of pattern drafting and garment construction using industrial sewing machines. During the garment construction process, students will experiment with surface design and embellishment employing different fabric manipulation techniques.

This course is suitable for beginners and for those with some experience.

EVENING COURSES

TUESDAYS. 6 pm – 9 pm

TERM 1 | FEBRUARY 26 - APRIL 9 (NO CLASS MARCH 19)

TERM 2 | APRIL 30 - JUNE 11 (NO CLASS MAY 21)

TERM 3 | JULY 23 - SEPTEMBER 3 (NO CLASS AUGUST 13)

TERM 4 | no  class offered

$280.00 PER TERM

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

9.30 AM - 4 PM EACH DAY

1. MARCH 16-17

2. MAY 4 - 5

3. JUNE 22-23

4. AUGUST 17- 18

5. OCTOBER 12 - 13

$250.00 FOR EACH TWO DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOP



FASHION DESIGN TWO | Intermediate Sewing and Drafting

Marigona Xharra


Students that have already completed the Fashion Design One course or are sufficiently experienced will be taught further skills in basic pattern making. Students will draft a pattern for pants and a shirt, and construct one garment in calico. Using industrial machines, students will learn garment construction elements such as fly zips, cuffs and collars.

This course is suitable for intermediate students.


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EVENING COURSES 2013

WEDNESDAY, 6 pm – 9 pm

TERM 1 | FEBRUARY 27 - APRIL 10 NO CLASS MARCH 20

TERM 2 | MAY 1 - JUNE 12 (NO CLASS MAY 22)

TERM 3 | JULY 24 - SEPTEMBER 4 (NO CLASS AUGUST 14)

TERM 4 | SEPTEMBER 25 - NOVEMBER 6 (NO CLASS OCTOBER 16)

$280.00 PER TERM

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS 2013

9.30 AM - 4 PM EACH DAY

$250.00 FOR EACH TWO DAY WORKSHOP

DATES TBA



FASHION DESIGN THREE

Tara Cunniffe


This course introduces the student to elementary principals of design including appropriate fabric choices, to create a cohesive fashion collection. The course will include two fashion illustration classes. For inspiration; students will have exclusive access to international trend forecasting data. Students will complete this course with a design board showcasing their collection of three to five garments.

This course is suitable for beginners and for those with some experience.

EVENING COURSES 2013

THURSDAYS. 6 pm – 9 pm

TERM 1 | FEB 28 - APRIL 11 (NO CLASS MARCH 21)

TERM 2 | MAY 2 - JUNE 13 (NO CLASS MAY 23)

TERM 3 | JULY 25 - SEPTEMBER 5 (NO CLASS AUGUST 15)

TERM 4 | SEPTEMBER 26 - NOVEMBER 7 (NO CLASS OCTOBER 17)

$280.00 PER TERM




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