Take the opportunity to learn fashion drawing and design skills from experienced freelance designer Jane Parker. In this 2-hour drawing class, participants will explore fashion drawing using simple but effective techniques utilising croquis enabling young designers to articulate their design ideas on paper. Participants will then design a collection influenced by a theme taken from one of the museums previous exhibitions, creating mood boards and developing their ideas under the guidance of the tutor.
The session includes information on current trends and examples of various fashion drawing styles along with a list of available resources and examples for participants to take away. All materials will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks and drawing media if they wish.
Age range: This workshop is suitable for ages 13-16.
About the tutor
Jane Parker studied textile design at degree level and has over 30 years’ experience in the fashion industry. She began her career as a knitwear and jersey wear designer creating designs for various high street suppliers around the UK. Her talent for colour and pattern was ever present, eventually motivating a move into designing print for the giftware market. For the past 15 years she has work as a freelance print designer creating designs for fashion and accessories as well as teaching a range of creative workshops here at the Fashion and Textile Museum.
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Confirmation email: Once you have made a booking, you will receive a confirmation email detailing all the information you will need prior to your workshop. You will also receive a reminder email one week prior to your workshop.
Registration: Please check your confirmation email for the registration time of your workshop. If the registration time for your workshop is before 11am, please ring the intercom on arrival. For health and safety reasons, it is not possible to admit participants earlier than the registration time.
On arrival: Upon entry, please present your ticket(s) on your device or a note of your booking reference number.
Eating and drinking: No food or drink is permitted in the Museum, other than bottled water. The Fashion and Textile Museum is located in the heart of Bermondsey Street, surrounded by award-winning restaurants, cafes and pubs. So, if you would like to enjoy a meal or a drink before or after your visit, there is plenty to choose from. For more information, check out our plan your visit page or our FAQs.