Fashion Design for Beginners Short Course
A guided introduction to fashion design foundations through drawing, research, 3D development, textiles and print for beginners.
About this course
The course examines several foundations of fashion design, including drawing, research, three-dimensional development, textile work and print. Participants are guided through the process of developing a fashion collection, bringing these areas together to communicate and present design ideas. The course is intended to provide a starting point for learners considering further study in fashion, including foundation studies or a fashion folio.
What you'll learn
- Explore drawing and research as methods for developing fashion ideas
- Develop fashion concepts through three-dimensional approaches, textiles and print
- Create and develop a fashion collection using a range of design methods
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for motivated beginners developing their fashion design skills. It also suits learners with some previous experience who want to improve how they communicate and present fashion ideas. The course may be relevant to those considering progression to further fashion education.
- Suitable for learners starting to explore fashion design
- Relevant to those considering foundation studies or a fashion folio
Class teachers
Carlyn McGuire
Class teacher
Dawn Kelso
Class teacher
Ian Kettle
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
7 classes
Selected date
Mon 14 Dec 2026
10:00 – 16:00 • 5 days
£720
Central Saint Martins, King's Cross
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 Dec 2026 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | DawnKelso | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £720.00 | Book now |
4 Jan 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | IanKettle | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £720.00 | |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | Short course10 weeks | IanKettle | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £720.00 | |
30 Mar 2027 Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:15 | Short course4 days | IanKettle | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £720.00 | |
5 Apr 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | DawnKelso | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £720.00 | |
12 Jul 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | IanKettle | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £720.00 | |
16 Aug 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | CarlynMcGuire | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £720.00 |
Mon 4 Jan, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£720IanKettleCentral Saint MartinsTue 12 Jan, 18:30 - 21:00
10 weeks10 weeksTue 18:30£720IanKettleCentral Saint MartinsTue 30 Mar, 10:00 - 17:15
4 days4 daysTue 10:00£720IanKettleCentral Saint MartinsMon 5 Apr, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£720DawnKelsoCentral Saint MartinsMon 12 Jul, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£720IanKettleCentral Saint MartinsMon 16 Aug, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£720CarlynMcGuireCentral Saint Martins
