Fashion

Students will learn garment construction basics such as cutting a standard pattern, closure methods, and fabric manipulation techniques such as quilting, pleating, and trapunto along with textile vocabulary that will assist them in the making of an accessory and/or basic garment. Students will also try out experimental pattern-making techniques, be introduced to surface design and learn about using recycled materials in garment design. This class is suitable for a beginner but will also offer advanced techniques for the intermediate sewer. A selection of the student work will be included in the exhibition at SFArtsED’s Minnesota Street Project gallery from Aug. 3 through Sept. 26, with a “performance” on opening day, Saturday, Aug. 1.

Knitwear Fantasy approaches knitwear design as a means to create wearable sculpture full of playful and surprising possibilities. We will explore color, texture, scale and volume through the craft of knitting. The whole process of knitwear design will be introduced from swatching, calculating stitches, researching inspiration to creating a mood board and keeping a design sketchbook. The focus will be on both designing one-of-a-kind knit textiles and wearable accessories such as hats, scarves, jewelry, capes, leg warmers, gloves or a tank top sweater. Some of the garments and accessories created in this session will become part of the exhibition at SFArtsED’s Minnesota Street Project Gallery from Aug. 1 through Sept. 26.