41 Fashion courses in Chigwell

Fashion! Skills! Knowledge! Trips! Talks! Students will be given a comprehensive view of the fashion industry through exclusive trips, tours, talks from industry experts and masterclasses. Why not book an optional afternoon tea at The Ivy to make this an even more memorable experience? Through a combination of years of experience and listening to our student’s feedback, we've extended our course to include more highlights and opportunities for our 12-18-year-old students to get to know their fashion family. In addition, there's a larger focus on experimental design and pattern cutting whilst building their fabric knowledge. This programme is non-residential. This course is inclusive of male and gender-neutral designs. You will learn how to: • Assume the role of the designer and develop your own ideas into a design • Complete a fashion brief written by a design house. • Work with Ex LFW designer fabrics • Create mood boards and learn why designers use them • Pattern cut, sew and construct your own garment • Take your first steps into the fashion industry You’ll attend: • Talks from guest speakers within the industry • Industry professionals and careers talk • Tour around Jimmy Choo Academy including portfolio talk and insight into their programme • Sustainable fashion factory visit • Trips to museums/galleries Whilst learning valuable skills such as: • Communication • Fashion design • Fabric knowledge • Embellishment • Accuracy • Machine and hand sewing You will leave with: • Design development sheets • Your own mood boards • An outfit designed and made by yourself • A digital certificate of completion Level: Beginner Friendly INSTRUCTIONS • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each. • All materials and sewing equipment are provided for this workshop.

Fashion! Skills! Knowledge! Trips! Talks! Students will be given a comprehensive view of the fashion industry through exclusive trips, tours, talks from industry experts and masterclasses. Why not book an optional afternoon tea at The Ivy to make this an even more memorable experience? Through a combination of years of experience and listening to our student’s feedback, we've extended our course to include more highlights and opportunities for our 10-13-year-old students to get to know their fashion family. In addition, there's a larger focus on experimental design and pattern cutting whilst building their fabric knowledge. This programme is non-residential. This course is inclusive of male and gender-neutral designs. You will learn how to: • Assume the role of the designer and develop your own ideas into a design • Complete a fashion brief • Work with designer fabrics • Create mood boards and learn why designers use them • Pattern cut, sew and construct your own garment • Take your first steps into the fashion industry You’ll attend: • Talks from guest speakers within the industry • Industry professionals and careers talk • Tour around Jimmy Choo Academy including portfolio talk and insight into programme • Trips to museums/galleries Whilst learning valuable skills such as: • Communication • Fashion design • Fabric knowledge • Embellishment • Accuracy • Machine and hand sewing You will leave with: • Design development sheets • Your own mood boards • An outfit designed and made by yourself • A digital certificate of completion Level: Beginner Friendly INSTRUCTIONS • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each. • All materials and sewing equipment are provided for this workshop.

Are you ready to design for the metaverse? We will introduce you to working digitally and take you through the process of developing a fashion project through the use of technology. It will cover idea development, research, digital sketchbook creation, experimental draping (in CLO 3D), digital print design, garment design (CLO 3D), and final outcome presentation. CLO 3D is a software used to create virtual garments and as a sustainable sampling method by many fashion brands. By the end of the week, you will have produced a collection of 2 looks, incorporating your own print designs and presented in a setting you have created; as well as a documentation of the process. This course is inclusive of male and gender-neutral designs. You will learn: • Idea development and research • Digital sketchbook creation • CLO 3D software (experimental drapinig and garment design) • Digital print design Whilst learning valuable skills such as: • Communication • Fashion design • Fabric knowledge • Embellishment • Accuracy • Machine and hand sewing You will leave with: • Design development files • Two digital looks and print designs • Digital landscape created by you • A digital certificate of completion What You Need: • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each day. • Laptops required for this programme. Schedule: • Monday to Friday, 10 am – 4 pm* *times subject to slight changes. Level: Beginner Friendly INSTRUCTIONS • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each. • All materials and equipment are provided for this workshop.

Assume the role of the designer and develop your own ideas into a Summer Co-Ord Set. This is a comprehensive programme where you be learning the process from A-Z; research, illustration, design development to the final product as well as having industry talks along the way. This programme is perfect for the teenager who is curious about fashion and what it takes to be a fashion designer, as well as students with a bit more experience in fashion and sewing. There will be a constant gaze on sustainability and how you can make your process as sustainable and zero-waste as possible. This course is inclusive of male and gender-neutral designs. You will learn how to: • Assume the role of the designer and develop your own ideas into a design • Complete a fashion brief • Work with Ex LFW designer fabrics • Create mood boards and learn why designers use them • Pattern cut, sew and construct your own garment • Take your first steps into the fashion industry You’ll attend: • Talks from guest speakers within the industry • Fashion careers and CV talks • Talk from Central Saint Martins Admissions including portfolio talk and insight into UAL Whilst learning valuable skills such as: • Communication • Fashion design • Fabric knowledge • Embellishment • Accuracy • Machine and hand sewing You will leave with: • Design development sheets • Your own mood boards • An outfit designed and made by yourself • The Summer Fashion School London tote bag • A certificate of completion What You Need: • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each day. • We provide all materials and equipment. Schedule: • Monday to Friday, 10am - 6pm* *times subject to slight changes. Level: Beginner Friendly INSTRUCTIONS • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each. • All materials and sewing equipment are provided for this workshop.

You'll be covering the technical and design processes of creating your own capsule wardrobe for the summer. You'll be able to make garments such as skirts, blazers, bomber jackets, mini skirts, dresses, loungewear, swimwear, and accessories, the possibilities are endless. This programme is perfect for a teenager who is curious about learning how to sew, design and make their own clothes, use and alter patterns and would like to know information on what it takes to be a designer. There will be a constant gaze on sustainability and how you can make your process as sustainable and zero-waste as possible. This course is inclusive of male and gender-neutral designs. You will learn how to: • Assume the role of the designer and develop your own ideas into a design • Work with Ex LFW designer fabrics • Create mood boards and learn why designers use them • Pattern cut, sew and construct your own garment • Take your first steps into the fashion industry Whilst learning valuable skills such as: • Communication • Fashion design • Fabric knowledge • Embellishment • Accuracy • Machine and hand sewing You will leave with: • Design development sheets • Your own mood boards • An outfit designed and made by yourself • A certificate of completion What You Need: • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each day. • We provide all materials and sewing equipment. Schedule: • Monday to Friday, 10.00 am – 4.30 pm* *times subject to slight changes. Level: Beginner Friendly INSTRUCTIONS • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each. • All materials and sewing equipment are provided for this workshop.

Fashion! Skills! Knowledge! Trips! Talks! Students will be given a comprehensive view of the fashion industry through exclusive trips, tours, talks from industry experts and masterclasses. Why not book an optional afternoon tea at The Ivy to make this an even more memorable experience? Through a combination of years of experience and listening to our student’s feedback, we've extended our course to include more highlights and opportunities for our 12-18-year-old students to get to know their fashion family. In addition, there's a larger focus on experimental design and pattern cutting whilst building their fabric knowledge. This programme is non-residential. This course is inclusive of male and gender-neutral designs. You will learn how to: • Assume the role of the designer and develop your own ideas into a design • Complete a fashion brief written by a design house. • Work with Ex LFW designer fabrics • Create mood boards and learn why designers use them • Pattern cut, sew and construct your own garment • Take your first steps into the fashion industry You’ll attend: • Talks from guest speakers within the industry • Industry professionals and careers talk • Tour around Central Saint Martins Admissions including portfolio talk and insight into UAL • Sustainable fashion factory visit • Trips to museums/galleries Whilst learning valuable skills such as: • Communication • Fashion design • Fabric knowledge • Embellishment • Accuracy • Machine and hand sewing You will leave with: • Design development sheets • Your own mood boards • An outfit designed and made by yourself • A digital certificate of completion Level: Beginner Friendly INSTRUCTIONS • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each. • All materials and sewing equipment are provided for this workshop.

Join The Summer Fashion School to learn how to take your inspiration from Brandy Melville and to turn these ideas into garments. We’ll be diving into this aesthetic and using those key aspects to teach you how you can create your own designs. You will learn how to: • Assume the role of the designer and develop your own ideas into a design • Work with Ex LFW designer fabrics • Create mood boards and learn why designers use them • Pattern cut, sew and construct your own garment • Take your first steps into the fashion industry Whilst learning valuable skills such as: • Communication • Fashion design • Fabric knowledge • Embellishment • Accuracy • Machine and hand sewing You will leave with: • Design development sheets • Your own mood boards • An outfit designed and made by yourself • A certificate of completion What You Need: • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each day. • We provide all materials and sewing equipment. This course is inclusive of male and gender-neutral designs. Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10am – 6pm Level: Beginner Friendly INSTRUCTIONS • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each. • All materials and sewing equipment are provided for this workshop.

DESIGN AND MOCK UP BAGS AND ACCESSORIES – LEARN HOW TO PLAN, DESIGN AND COMMUNICATE YOUR PROJECT – GROUP CLASS: ONE TEACHER, SIX STUDENTS – YOU WILL LEARN: WHAT YOU NEED TO STUDY, RESEARCH, AND UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE INDUSTRY. HOW TO CORRECTLY DESIGN A COLLECTION OF FASHION ACCESSORIES. WHAT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ABOUT YOUR DESIGNS. HOW TO PREPARE A PROJECT FOR PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING. HOW TO CREATE THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOCK-UPS OF YOUR DESIGNS. WHERE: AT OUR SOUTH EAST LONDON STUDIO COURSE LENGTH: TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS / MON-FRI 10 AM-3.30 PM WHEN: PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATE(S) THROUGH THE BUTTON BELOW COST: TESTER CLASS – £1,340 PP (COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED , WORTH £100) NORMAL PRICE – £1,490 PP (COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED , WORTH £100)   LEVEL: COMPLETE BEGINNERS, BEGINNERS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE OF DRAWING AND/OR DESIGNING AND INTERMEDIATE DESIGNERS COURSE DESCRIPTION: BAG AND ACCESSORY DESIGN MASTERCLASS THIS COURSE IS TAILORED FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL PARTICIPANTS, OFFERING A DISTINCTIVE GROUP CLASS FORMAT DESIGNED TO ASSIST ASPIRING DESIGNERS OR THOSE SEEKING GUIDANCE IN BRINGING TO LIFE A PRACTICAL AND VIABLE COLLECTION OF BAGS AND/OR ACCESSORIES. THROUGH THIS COURSE, YOU WILL GAIN A COMPREHENSIVE GRASP OF FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS IN ACCESSORY DESIGN AND WHAT IT REQUIRES TO BECOME A BAG DESIGNER. IT EMPOWERS YOU TO TRANSFORM YOUR CREATIVE CONCEPTS INTO TANGIBLE REALITIES BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTION ON THE ESSENTIAL STEPS REQUIRED FOR PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING YOUR COLLECTION. IN ADDITION TO ACQUIRING THE SKILLS TO DESIGN BAGS AND ACCESSORIES ACCURATELY AND UNDERSTANDING WHAT INFORMATION TO CONVEY TO A PROTOTYPE MAKER, THIS COURSE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS OF CONSTRUCTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOCK-UPS FOR YOUR DESIGNS.   WHY THIS COURSE DIFFERS FROM THE TYPICAL ‘ACCESSORY DESIGN’ PROGRAMME THIS COURSE HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY DESIGNED BY A TEAM COMPRISING DESIGNERS, PROTOTYPE MAKERS, AND HANDBAG MANUFACTURERS. IT OFFERS A BLEND OF THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ELEMENTS, PROVIDING YOU WITH THE KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE INDUSTRY TO COMPREHEND AND ACCURATELY TRANSLATE YOUR IDEAS INTO FINISHED PRODUCTS. UNLIKE COURSES THAT SOLELY FOCUS ON CREATING AESTHETICALLY PLEASING DRAWINGS, THIS PROGRAMME EMPHASIZES PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTRICATE AND EXTENSIVE PROCESSES INVOLVED IN DESIGNING A COLLECTION OF HANDBAGS. IT AIMS TO EQUIP YOU WITH THE INSIGHTS NECESSARY TO NAVIGATE THE COMPLEXITIES, ENSURING YOU ARE WELL-PREPARED BEFORE AND DURING THE DESIGN PHASE. BY DOING SO, THE COURSE AIMS TO SAVE YOU TIME, EXPENSE, AND POTENTIAL FRUSTRATION WHEN IT COMES TO PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING YOUR COLLECTION.   WHY WE DEVELOPED A FASHION DESIGN COURSE AFTER YEARS OF DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING COLLECTIONS FOR OUR CLIENTS, WE NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT LACK OF CLEAR INFORMATION ON WHAT IT TRULY TAKES TO BECOME A DESIGNER OF HANDBAGS AND FASHION ACCESSORIES. THIS COURSE IS CRAFTED TO ASSIST BOTH EMERGING AND STRUGGLING DESIGNERS IN DEVELOPING AND ARTICULATING THEIR IDEAS EFFECTIVELY FOR THE PROTOTYPING PHASE. IT ADDRESSES THE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES FACED BY OUR CUSTOMERS, AIMING TO SUPPORT AND STREAMLINE THE CREATIVE PROCESS FOR PROJECT REALIZATION.   WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? THIS COURSE IS TAILORED FOR ASPIRING DESIGNERS SEEKING PROFESSIONAL ADVICE FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS, INDIVIDUALS AT THE BEGINNING OF THEIR DESIGN CAREERS WHO REQUIRE GUIDANCE TO ENHANCE THEIR DESIGN PROCESS, OR THOSE SIMPLY LOOKING TO REFINE THEIR DRAWING TECHNIQUES FOR PERSONAL ENJOYMENT. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY.   WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT? BELOW IS A LIST OF TOPICS COVERED DURING THE CLASSES: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF A BAG DESIGNER BEFORE DESIGNING: UNDERSTANDING AND ANALSING CRUCIAL EXTERNAL ASPECTS THAT WILL INFLUENCE YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS IDEA AND PROFILE: UNDERSTANDING THE TARGET AUDIENCE, MARKET PLACEMENT, PRICING STRATEGY AND MORE. UNDERSTANDING WHAT A MOODBOARD IS AND HOW TO USE IT UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES AND PURPOSES OF ILLUSTRATIONS VS TECHNICAL DRAWINGS UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION AND ITS IMPACT ON YOUR DESIGN OVERVIEW OF THE ANATOMY OF A HANDBAG, LINING AND REINFORCEMENTS UNDERSTANDING THE STRUCTURE OF A COLLECTION: THE USE OF A COLLECTION PLAN LEARNING HOW TO PLAN A BALANCED COLLECTION OF FASHION ACCESSORIES UNDERSTANDING FINISHING OPTIONS FOR YOUR DESIGNS UNDERSTANDING HARDWARE AND ITS IMPACT ON THE COST PRICE OF YOUR COLLECTION OVERVIEW OF LEATHER AND VEGAN LEATHER IDENTIFYING THE RIGHT MATERIALS FOR YOUR COLLECTION LEARNING HOW TO DRAW THREE-DIMENSIONAL BAGS SKETCHING TECHNICAL DRAWINGS GOING THROUGH THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OF THREE DESIGNS DEVELOPING PATTERNS AND REALISING 1 TO 3 THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOCK-UPS OF YOUR COLLECTION PROVIDING TECHNICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR COLLECTION TO THE PROTOTYPE MAKER UNDERSTANDING THE PROTOTYPING PROCESS MANUFACTURING YOUR COLLECTION: HOW IT WORKS AND WHAT THE OPTIONS ARE HOW WILL THE CLASS BE TAUGHT? THE CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AT OUR LONDON STUDIO, AND THE LESSONS WILL ALTERNATE BETWEEN THEORETICAL INSTRUCTION AND PRACTICAL EXERCISES. SOME HOMEWORK WILL BE ASSIGNED TO STUDENTS BETWEEN LESSONS.   HOW LONG IS THIS TUITION?: THIS COURSE SPANS TWO WEEKS AND WILL BE CONDUCTED FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY, RUNNING FROM 10 AM TO 3.30 PM, WITH A 30-MINUTE LUNCH BREAK.   INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE ACCESS TO A COLLECTION OF HANDOUTS PROVIDING RELEVANT INFORMATION, USEFUL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT IN CONTINUING YOUR DESIGNING PROCESS INDEPENDENTLY. THE HANDOUTS WILL CONTAIN: – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING ESSENTIAL KEY WORDS RELATED TO THE TOPIC OF THE LESSON – AN ILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT TYPE OF BAGS AND BAGS’ FEATURES – AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE ON COMMON HARDWARE USED IN BAGS AND ACCESSORIES – DOCUMENTS ABOUT LEATHER TYPES, FINISHINGS, TANNING PROCESSES – INFORMATION ABOUT PERSPECTIVE AND GUIDES TO BE USED AS REFERENCE TO DEVELOP YOUR DRAWINGS – A LIST OF RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS FOR BOTH LEATHER AND FITTINGS (PHYSICALLY IN LONDON AND ONLINE) – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT LEATHER TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS   WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE MEASUREMENTS AND UNDERSTAND VERBAL AND WRITTEN ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS.   ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS? IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO BRING? MATERIALS TO EXERCISE WITH ARE INCLUDED. FEEL FREE TO BRING A NOTEPAD, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE SOME NOTES, WE WILL PROVIDE THE REST.

You'll be covering the technical and design processes of creating your own capsule wardrobe for the summer. You'll be able to make garments such as skirts, blazers, bomber jackets, mini skirts, dresses, loungewear, swimwear, and accessories, the possibilities are endless. This programme is perfect for a teenager who is curious about learning how to sew, design and make their own clothes, use and alter patterns and would like to know information on what it takes to be a designer. There will be a constant gaze on sustainability and how you can make your process as sustainable and zero-waste as possible. This course is inclusive of male and gender-neutral designs. You will learn how to: • Assume the role of the designer and develop your own ideas into a design • Work with Ex LFW designer fabrics • Create mood boards and learn why designers use them • Pattern cut, sew and construct your own garment • Take your first steps into the fashion industry Whilst learning valuable skills such as: • Communication • Fashion design • Fabric knowledge • Embellishment • Accuracy • Machine and hand sewing You will leave with: • Design development sheets • Your own mood boards • An outfit designed and made by yourself • A certificate of completion What You Need: • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each day. • We provide all materials and sewing equipment. Level: Beginner Friendly INSTRUCTIONS • Students must arrive with packed lunches, snacks and a re-usable bottle of water each. • All materials and sewing equipment are provided for this workshop.

This one day course was developed in conjunction with industry experts specifically for the needs of fashion and textile designers. It focuses on the drawing and repeating pattern capabilities of illustrator. It would also be useful for tile designers or for anyone interested in learning how to create incredible drawings and repeating patterns with Illustrator.