Classes
are continuously added. This web site will be updated frequently
to include additional class dates, times and information.
There are nine classes that need to be successfully completed to get a Certificate from Apparel Arts. This will certify that you are industry proficient in pattern drafting, design and construction. The order can vary slightly.
1. Patternmaking & Design Course (24 to 36 months) |
$5,111 - $7, 619 |
Class meets weekly for 3 hours each time
The Patternmaking & Design Course could also be taken in 2 and 3-day intensives, meeting monthly for 11 months ($3,875). |
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2. Draping |
$395 |
Class meets 8 times for 3 hours each time |
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3. Construction |
$395 |
Class meets 8 times for 3 hours each time |
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4. Fashion Illustration |
$395 |
Class meets 8 times for 3 hours each time |
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5. Grading |
$98 |
Class meets for a 1 day intensive |
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6. Textiles |
$150 |
Class meets 3 times for 3 hours each time |
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7. Apparel Production Seminars |
208 |
Class meets 6 times for 2 hours each time |
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8. Creativity Seminars |
$198 |
Class meets 6 times for 2 hours each time |
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9. Elective (pick one from the list below) |
$295-995 |
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| Cost of Tuition |
$7,245 - $10,453* |
| (Does not include muslin, fabric or any other class supplies) |
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| *This amount is calculated using the tuition prices listed. Students could spend less or more depending on how quickly they move through the program. The cost is based on tuition prices for 2008. |
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Electives |
| Tailoring |
$395 |
| Class meets 8 times for 3 hours each time |
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| Fabric Manipulation Seminars |
$395 |
| Class meets for a 4 day intensive |
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| Sewing Difficult Fabrics/Seam Binding/Finishing |
$295 |
| Class meets for a 3 day intensive |
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| Couture Sewing School or Couture Jacket Class |
$995 |
| Class meets for a 6 day intensive |
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| Computer Pattern Drafting (price and structure not yet determined) |
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| • Some classes taken elsewhere could be transferred in if the work is shown and approved. |
| • These are current prices for 2008. The cost of classes could increase yearly. |
| • Apparel Arts is not an accredited institution. |
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Patternmaking & Design |
| Teachers: |
Suzy Furrer/Allison Page/Madeline Rogers/Laura Loveland |
| Cost: |
$209 or $418 per month (once or twice a week, respectively) |
| Dates: |
Year-Round |
| Times: |
Monday: |
5:30 to 8:30 pm |
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Wednesday: |
5:30 to 8:30 pm |
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Thursday: |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
1:30 to 4:30 pm
5:30 to 8:30 pm |
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Friday: |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
1:00 to 4:00 pm |
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Saturday: |
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
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| Or, take the Patternmaking & Design course in 2 and 3 day Intensive Seminars. (See schedule of seminars.) |
| Subject |
Dates |
Times |
Cost |
| Skirts |
February 2, 3, 4 (Sa, Su, M)
June 9, 10, 11 (M, Tu, W) |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
$375 |
| Moulage |
March 1, 2, 3, (Sa, Su, M)
July 7, 8, 9 (M, T, W) |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
$375 |
| Dart Manipulation |
March 29, 30 (Sa, Su)
August 4, 5 (M, Tu) |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
$250 |
| Lines |
April 26, 27 (Sa, Su)
September 2, 3 (Tu, W) |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
$250 |
| Pockets |
February 11, 12 (Tu, W)
August 23, 24 (Sa, Su) |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
$250 |
| Necklines |
May 31, June 1 and 2
(Sa, Su, M) |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Sa, Su)
9:00 am to 1:00 (M) |
$340 |
October 13, 14, 15
(M, Tu, W) |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm (M, Tu)
9:00 am to 1:00 (W) |
| Collars |
June 28, 29, 30
(Sa, Su, M) |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Sa, Su)
9:00 am to 1:00 (M) |
$340 |
November 10, 11, 12
(M, Tu, W) |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm (M, Tu)
9:00 am to 1:00 (W) |
| Sleeves |
July 26, 27, 28 (Sa, Su, M) |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
$375 |
December 8, 9, 10 (M, T, W) |
Pants
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January 14, 15, 16 (M, T, W) |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
$375 |
September 27, 28, 29
(Sa, Su, M) |
| Tops/Dresses |
March 17, 18, 19 (M, Tu, W) |
8:30 am to 4:30 pm (M, Tu)
8:30 am to 1:00 (W) |
$375 |
October 25, 26, 27
(Sa, Su, M) |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Prerequisites: Skirts, Moulage, Dart Manipulation,
Lines, Necklines, Collars Sleeves, Pockets |
| Jackets/Coats |
November 22, 23, 24
(Sa, Su, M) |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
$375 |
April 14, 15, 16 (M, T, W) |
Prerequisites: Skirts, Moulage, Dart Manipulation,
Lines, Necklines, Collars Sleeves, Pockets |
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| CONSTRUCTION |
Teacher: |
Pat Moyes |
Cost: |
$395 |
Dates: |
Saturdays, January 12, 19, 26, February 9, 16, March 1, 8, 15, 2008
Saturdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 17, 31, June 14, 2008 |
Time: |
1:00 to 4:00 pm |
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| SEWING DIFFICULT FABRICS/SEAM BINDINGS AND FINISHES |
Teacher: |
Lynda Maynard |
Cost: |
$298 |
Dates: |
Tuesdays, January 22, 29, February 5, 2008 |
Time: |
10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
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| DRAPING |
Teacher: |
Allison Page |
Cost: |
$395 |
Dates: |
Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008 |
Time: |
1:30 to 4:30 pm |
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| MAKING GARMENTS |
Teacher: |
Suzy Furrer |
Cost: |
$198 |
Dates: |
Tuesdays, February 19, 26, March 4, 11, 2008 |
Time: |
5:30 to 8:30 pm |
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| DESIGN PRINCIPLES/CREATIVITY |
Teacher: |
Suzy Furrer |
Cost: |
$198 |
Dates: |
Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2008 |
Time: |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
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| GRADING |
Teacher: |
Suzy Furrer |
Cost: |
$98 |
Dates: |
Monday, March 10, 2008 |
Tuesdays, June 17 and 24, 2008 |
Time: |
9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
5:30 to 8:30 pm |
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| COPYING READY TO WEAR |
Teacher: |
Lynda Maynard |
Cost: |
$198 |
Dates: |
Tuesdays, March 25, April 1, 2008 |
Time: |
10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
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| BRA DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION |
Teacher: |
Wendy Miller |
Cost: |
$395, plus a $45 materials fee |
Dates: |
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 13, 20, 27, 2008 |
Time: |
5:30 to 8:30 pm |
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| FASHION ILLUSTRATION |
Teacher: |
Paul Gallo |
Cost: |
$395 |
Dates: |
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 14, 21, 28, 2008 |
Time: |
1:00 to 5:00 pm |
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| TAILORING |
Teacher: |
Wendy Miller |
Cost: |
$395 |
Dates: |
Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 15, 22, 29, 2008 |
Time: |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
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| FIT CLINIC |
Teacher: |
Lynda Maynard |
Cost: |
$98 |
Dates: |
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 |
Time: |
10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
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| COUTURE SEWING SCHOOL |
Teacher: |
Susan Khalje |
Cost: |
$995 |
Dates: |
Monday through Saturday, May 5 to 10, 2008 |
Time: |
9:30 am to 6:30 pm |
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| TEXTILES |
Teacher: |
Suzy Furrer |
Cost: |
$150 |
Dates: |
Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19, 2008 |
Time: |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
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| APPAREL PRODUCTION SEMINARS |
Teacher: |
Madeline Rogers |
Cost: |
$208 |
Dates: |
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, July 12, 13, 14 |
Time: |
1:00 to 5:30 pm (Sa) |
12:00 to 4:30 (Su, M) |
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| COMPUTER PATTERN DRAFTING |
Teacher: |
Flavia Giffoni-Dawson |
Cost: |
$225 |
Days: |
Tuesdays and Thursdays |
Time: |
6:00 to 8:00 pm |
Semi-private lessons offered monthly. Call or email to schedule yourself in. |
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