Fashion Design
Draping Womenswear Design Short Course
An online beginner course in womenswear draping, covering fabric manipulation, basic blocks, 3D-to-2D pattern development and corsetry fundamentals.
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Upcoming classes
7 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 Dec 2026 Monday | 10:00 - 17:15 | Short course4 days | SalimaSule Ali | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £800.00 | Book now |
23 Jan 2027 Saturdays | 12:30 - 14:30 | Short course4 weeks | StamoAmpatielou | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £440.00 | |
22 Mar 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 17:15 | Short course4 days | PhilipMauger | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £830.00 | |
22 Apr 2027 Thursdays | 18:00 - 20:00 | Short course4 weeks | StamoAmpatielou | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £440.00 | |
19 Jul 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | PetraMetzger | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £830.00 | |
9 Aug 2027 Monday | 16:00 - 18:00 | Short course4 days | StamoAmpatielou | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £430.00 | |
31 Aug 2027 Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:15 | Short course4 days | PetraMetzger | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £830.00 |
Sat 23 Jan, 12:30 - 14:30
4 weeks4 weeksSat 12:30£440StamoAmpatielouCentral Saint MartinsMon 22 Mar, 10:00 - 17:15
4 days4 daysMon 10:00£830PhilipMaugerCentral Saint MartinsThu 22 Apr, 18:00 - 20:00
4 weeks4 weeksThu 18:00£440StamoAmpatielouCentral Saint MartinsMon 19 Jul, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£830PetraMetzgerCentral Saint MartinsMon 9 Aug, 16:00 - 18:00
4 days4 daysMon 16:00£430StamoAmpatielouCentral Saint MartinsTue 31 Aug, 10:00 - 17:15
4 days4 daysTue 10:00£830PetraMetzgerCentral Saint Martins
About this course
The course introduces draping through historical and contemporary fashion contexts, then explores fabric manipulation using twisting, folding, gathering and layering. Learners develop three-dimensional forms on a mannequin or suitable alternative before translating them into two-dimensional patterns. The technical focus includes constructing a basic draped block for the front, back and sleeve, alongside an introduction to corsetry and the principles of structure, shaping and support in garment construction.
What you'll learn
- Apply twisting, folding, gathering and layering techniques to manipulate fabric
- Develop front, back and sleeve elements of a basic block through draping
- Translate three-dimensional draped forms into two-dimensional patterns
- Explain the relationship between draping, pattern development and garment design
- Identify basic principles of structure, shaping and support in corsetry
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for beginners and people exploring fabric manipulation or fashion design through an online format. It may suit learners working on personal projects or taking an initial step into womenswear design.
- Suitable for learners interested in fabric manipulation
- Relevant to personal projects or an initial exploration of fashion design
Before you go
- Practical draping work is carried out on a mannequin or an alternative at home.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA
1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA
Nearest station: King's Cross
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