Lcf Fashion Design For Beginners Short Course Lcf


A beginner-level introduction to fashion design using drawing, research and practical projects to develop ideas for a fashion collection.
About this course
This course introduces the main stages of fashion design through a tutor-guided set brief. Participants use drawing and research to investigate ideas, then develop them through a series of practical projects focused on creating a fashion collection. The course also considers how design concepts can be communicated clearly. Work produced during the course can provide a starting point for developing a fashion portfolio.
What you'll learn
- Apply drawing, research and development methods to fashion design ideas.
- Conduct research in response to a set fashion brief.
- Develop initial concepts through practical fashion design projects.
- Communicate fashion ideas and begin developing a portfolio of work.
Is this course right for you?
Designed for beginners with an interest in fashion design, the course suits learners who want an introduction to the design process. Participation involves responding to a set brief, carrying out research, drawing and developing ideas through practical projects.
- May suit people considering further study in fashion.
- Relevant to learners beginning to develop a fashion portfolio.
Before you go
- Students have access to specialist facilities and equipment.
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
London College of Fashion, Stratford
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 Dec 2026 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | DawnKelso | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £720.00 | Book now |
4 Jan 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | IanKettle | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £720.00 | |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | Short course10 weeks | IanKettle | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £720.00 | |
30 Mar 2027 Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:15 | Short course4 days | IanKettle | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £720.00 | |
5 Apr 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | DawnKelso | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £720.00 | |
12 Jul 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | IanKettle | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £720.00 | |
16 Aug 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | CarlynMcGuire | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £720.00 |
Mon 4 Jan, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£720IanKettleLondon College of FashionTue 12 Jan, 18:30 - 21:00
10 weeks10 weeksTue 18:30£720IanKettleLondon College of FashionTue 30 Mar, 10:00 - 17:15
4 days4 daysTue 10:00£720IanKettleLondon College of FashionMon 5 Apr, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£720DawnKelsoLondon College of FashionMon 12 Jul, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£720IanKettleLondon College of FashionMon 16 Aug, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£720CarlynMcGuireLondon College of Fashion

