Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Duration: 2 days, 1 weekend, 9.30am-3.30pm
Monthly Course: Weekends
1-1: Flexible
Where: In studio, 3 min walk from Tottenham Hale station

Course Overview:

This short but focused weekend course is designed to teach the technical foundation of draping on the stand. Ideal for those who prefer working in 3D or want to enhance their understanding of garment construction through hands-on techniques. This course is purely technical, with small elements of creative draping elements — ideal for beginners or those seeking to sharpen core draping and pattern translation skills. Each person is given tailored support dependent on where they are at on their draping journey.

What You’ll Learn:

• The technical approach to draping garments on the stand

• How to create a basic bodice and skirt block using fabric. Progressing on to more complicated garments and incorporating creative draping based around technical ability.

• How to mark, true, and transfer draped fabric into accurate paper patterns

• Pinning, balance, grainline, and toile fitting principles

• Understanding dart manipulation and shaping techniques

What You’ll Get:

• Strong foundation in technical draping
• Skills to transfer stand work into accurate flat patterns
• Deeper understanding of pattern cutting principles
• All drapes and patterns to take home
• Studio photos of your work (optional, good for portfolios)

Progression:
If you're curious to explore more expressive or artistic approaches, this course is also the essential starting point for our Weekend – Creative Draping Course. Completing the technical course first ensures you have the skills and confidence needed to make the most of the creative segment.

Whether you stop here or continue, you’ll leave with a solid, transferable skillset.