Textiles

What you’ll learn

Explore the A-to-Zs of what goes into garment construction and development; introduction to sewing and finishing techniques in order to create a foundation of understanding of the technical side of fashion; building an understanding of vocabulary synonymous with the garment industry; elaborated draping techniques (from the fluid aspect of draping to technical methods such as Tomoko Nakamichi’s pattern magic) as well as the translation to patterns; translation between 2D ideas to 3D volumes to appropriate textiles manipulations and fabric to create a final look.

Places you may explore

The fabric markets of Montmartre (such as Marché Saint Pierre, Sacrés Coupons), Sacré-Cœur, Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen (one of the world’s largest antique markets), Foundation Azzedine Alaïa, Foundation Louis Vuitton.

Supplies

While PCA provides the essential tools for the class to run, students provide their own supplies. A list of required materials will be shared on the summer student portal before the start of the program. Expenses for supplies are estimated at between €30 to €150.

Course highlight

Writing and discussing over a coffee at a café that was home to some of the great writers of the 20th century.

Prerequisites

Students should be comfortable reading and discussing texts in English

When

Session 2 (June 29 – July 10), Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Tuition Cost

Early Bird Rate (before January 31): 3 Credit: €2,500 | Audit: €1,700
Standard Rate (after January 31): 3 Credit: €2,900 | Audit: €1,950

Bundles

2 classes = 5% off tuition fees
3 classes = 10% off tuition fees