CREATIVE STYLING

Special Events

February 2011 - EVENT of the MONTH

~ Tips and Techniques
February 17 and 18 10-5
Kathryn Brenne of The Academy of Fashion Sewing and Design will be holding a 2 day retreat in Tips and Techniques with the focus on Creativity and Techniques from her many published articles in Threads and Vogue Pattern Magazine. Students will have the opportunity to play with threads, fabrics, trims etc in this hands-on workshop. The retreats we host with Kathryn are very popular so register soon
2 days $350 ( light lunches included ) plus kit fee approx $20

March 2011 - EVENTS of the MONTH

~ ISLANDER METHOD OF SEWING
March 11 & 12
As a recent graduate of this intense course, Lorna Rae presents the first ever in this area “ Islander Method of Sewing” formulated by Janet Prey. Similar to industrial sewing methods using no pins this method has proven successful and is used by many avid sewers. Learn how to save precious sewing time as you complete a simple project in 2 days. $225 ( light lunches included )

~ PATTERN DRAFTING
March 29, 30 & 31
Isidora Spielmann is a graduate of the National Academy of Fashion Design as ‘Master Tailor in Haute Couture’ in Vienna. She runs a successful custom clothing business and has consented to bring you 3 wonderful days of learning all about Pattern Drafting.
“Taking patternmaking from A-Z, in this 3 day workshop we will learn to make patterns from scratch as well as change existing patterns to fit better. Starting with taking measurements correctly, we build up from the basic shape.
We will make a pattern for a skirt … with the understanding of how paper and fabric translates to the shape of the body - participants will be able to work with any pattern, for any body, any fabric and style of fashion. After the initial basic paper pattern, each participant is encouraged to work out design concepts in the garments of their choice.”
Tuition $ 350 ( includes light lunches and muslin for project )