Fashion Sketching & Portfolio Development
We offer two fashion design sections. Take either one or both!
This workshop focuses on the conventions of fashion sketching and strong portfolio development. Girls learn the same process for communicating their concepts that professional designers use – they start by researching and collaging market boards, inspiration boards, and swatch and color boards. These shape the concepts for their own clothing lines. Girls may envision evening-wear with a 20s flare, tailored punk for the teen set, or a fresh children’s line.
Students begin sketching using a fashion template (or croquis). The teacher guides them in proportion, expression, line quality and texture as well as shows them quick tricks and techniques. Then, each student creates her own fashion croquis that expresses her style, and she further refines her clothing concept.
Portfolio presentation is also an important component of this class. Students learn how to present their illustrations and communicate their ideas – in a clear but creative way. This is a great way to start or add to a portfolio for future classes, college applications, or personal use.