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Short Courses
Upcoming: 2024
Short Courses
Ian graduated of Saint Martins and The Royal College of Art. A London-based artist and bespoke maker of mens accessories & fibre art hangings.
A well-respected and inspiring teacher, Ian has taught fashion design at Saint Martins for over twenty years, while lectures internationally, setting up and delivering courses & Seminars in Paris, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Riyadh and China.
PGCE Qualified - DBS: 2024
THE CREATIVE DIMENSION TRUST
Pattern Making
/ Classic tailoring
Venue: Cockpit Arts, Bloomsbury, London
29 Oct - 1 Nov 2024
Workshop INFORMATION
Have you ever wondered what goes into the cutting and making of high fashion garments? This course will guide you through the techniques used by designers to make inspiring 3D details in cloth. Exploring experimental pattern cutting methods popularised by the Japanese designers of the late 20th century, classic tailoring methods mastered by Savile Row London and haute couture stitching methods used by the Paris houses, you will design, cut and make a "toile 'sampler'.
Central Saint Martins
Introduction to Fashion Design
Venue: CSM Campus, Kings Cross, London
23 Apr - 28 June 2024
8 - 12 Jul (online)
5-16 Jul
3 Oct 21 Nov
Short Course INFORMATION
Have you ever wondered what a fashion designer actually does, whether it is the right career for you, or how designers come up with a fresh collection every season? This introductory course was specifically designed with the beginner in mind. It will guide you through the fashion design process. You will work from a set brief through an extensive research process to generate and develop ideas for
Central Saint Martins
Building A fashion Collection
Venue: CSM Campus, Kings Cross, London
19 - 23 Jun 2024
Short Course INFORMATION
A collection can be any number of different garments, from a few exclusive pieces with different design elements to a large selection of varied styles. More important than the number of pieces is the point the collection is making its fashion statement.
13-16 June: Bloomsbury
Cockpit is home to over 175 independent creative businesses in London. Twice a year we open our doors to the public, for the opportunity to meet some of the world’s most celebrated craftspeople in their studios. Surrounded by their tools, materials and work-in-progress, this is a rare authentic glimpse behind the scenes and a chance to hear first-hand about their inspiration, process and the often meandering journeys they’ve been on to get here...
‘An inspiring and knowledgeable tutor. Organised and highly skilled. What Ian doest know about Fashion, isn't worth knowing!! Expert in portfolio building, advice and translating creative methodologies into practice..’
Jane Frances
Parsons New School
Professor of Design, fashion