Introduction to Fashion Design/Illustration ONLINE
any age
Tuesday 10th August 4:00-5:00 online
Suitable for girls and boys aged 6+, teens and adults
A run through of all the techniques needed to produce fashion designs and illustrations. You will learn how to draw a catwalk model in proportion (how to fit a person on the page without running out of space!) You will also find out about drawing clothes flat, known as flat-lays or spec drawings. We will talk about colour palettes, fabrics and design themes before deigning a quick-fire collection for Summer 2021. A lot will be packed into the hour through a series of step-by-step demonstrations focussing on one famous fashion designer. The tutor Beth specialises in this area and is the author of student book ‘Fashion Illustrator’
How does a Beth Morris Workshop zoom workshop work?
The participants will be muted on entry to the zoom session and it is very much a listen and learn workshop. However, this does mean the energy and enthusiasm will be any less that if we were all in the same room together. There will be chats, and plenty of demonstrations to watch and you will be encouraged to engage with questions via the chat facility on zoom. The tasks will be short but inventive so will get you thinking quickly and will leave you keen to develop your creativity after the workshop.
How can the same workshop be suitable for a child and an adult?
The way Beth teaches is to encourage and develop skills of all levels and ability. Therefore as the learner you will take responsibility for following the workshops and using the knowledge acquired to produce art work.
The workshops are taught using live demonstrations. I will offer simple and harder versions of the projects, showing examples that will suit both children, teens and adults. In my in-person workshops at my studio, I often present the same task to children and adults and have found this technique produces some inspirational art work.
A child needs to be old enough to listen, engage and follow instructions. Therefore I do not advise any younger than six to attend the workshop without a parent.
As an adult you will learn and apply the knowledge gained to your own art practice.
As the workshop is primarily listening, watching and doing together, the chat is mostly from the teacher so therefore is suitable for all.
The bottom line is….art is for everybody. How many times do parents watch their kids colouring in or paint and wish that they could get involved. You are never too old or too young to be an artist!!! Let’s do this!!!
I have two children, or myself and my children all want to attend, do I buy two tickets?
The cost of the workshop is valid per household. So if you have more than one child, please only purchase one ticket. Siblings can all watch the same workshop, and families can all join in together. Or if you have an older child and fancy drawing alongside them, again you just pay per household.
I don’t have any children. Can I just do the workshop myself?
Absolutely!!
How will I access the workshop?
The night before the workshop is due to take place you will receive the zoom ID code and password. Please do not share this with anybody else. All workshops will take place promptly at the times advertised.
What will I need for the workshop?
Note book, paper and water colour paper if you have any
a fashion magazine to work from although Beth will have examples to show online
Sharp pencil
A ruler
A rubber
water colour paints
If you don’t have watercolour paints , you can use washable felt pens (Crayola super tips) or any water based pens (not sharpies)
Water pot
Paintbrush
Black biro or black fine-liner
An open mind ready to be inspired⠀⠀