The Complete Fashion Design Short Course
A beginner-level course covering fashion design from visual research and initial ideas through to a cohesive collection and professional portfolio.
About this course
Participants follow a structured fashion design process, beginning with inspiration and visual research before developing ideas into a cohesive collection. The course combines focused study with practical studio work across the stages of design development. Portfolio development is also included, with emphasis on producing professional design outcomes. The course is intended to give learners an overview of fashion design practice while they explore and develop their own design direction.
What you'll learn
- Conduct visual research to inform fashion design ideas
- Develop initial concepts into a cohesive fashion collection
- Apply a structured fashion design process to practical development
- Create a professional fashion design portfolio
- Produce developed design outcomes
Is this course right for you?
The course is aimed at aspiring fashion designers and learners seeking an intensive introduction to fashion design. Its practical, studio-based format involves focused development work, making it relevant to people exploring further study, portfolio building or a future career in fashion. The Beginner label indicates an entry-level course, but the source does not state whether previous experience is required.
- Suitable for learners seeking an intensive introduction to fashion design
- Relevant to those developing a portfolio for further study or industry applications
- Includes structured practical development rather than theory alone
Class teachers
Carlyn McGuire
Class teacher
Daniela Bomba
Class teacher
Ian Kettle
Class teacher
Suzanne Beirne
Class teacher
Where this course runs
- Selected class
London College of Fashion, 105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR
105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR
Nearest station: Stratford
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Upcoming classes
7 classes
Selected date
Mon 7 Dec 2026
10:00 – 16:00 • 4 weeks
£1,500
London College of Fashion, Stratford
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 Dec 2026 Mondays | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course4 weeks | SuzanneBeirneCarlynMcGuire | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £1,500.00 | Book now |
16 Jan 2027 Saturdays | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course4 weeks | IanKettle | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £1,500.00 | |
30 Mar 2027 Tuesdays | 10:00 - 16:30 | Short course4 weeks | SuzanneBeirneCarlynMcGuire | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £1,500.00 | |
28 Jun 2027 Mondays | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course4 weeks | SuzanneBeirneCarlynMcGuire | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £1,500.00 | |
19 Jul 2027 Mondays | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course4 weeks | SuzanneBeirneCarlynMcGuire | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £1,500.00 | |
2 Aug 2027 Mondays | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course4 weeks | IanKettle | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £1,500.00 | |
31 Aug 2027 Tuesdays | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course4 weeks | DanielaBomba | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £1,500.00 |
Mon 7 Dec, 10:00 - 16:00
Book now4 weeks4 weeksMon 10:00£1,500SuzanneBeirneCarlynMcGuireLondon College of FashionSat 16 Jan, 10:00 - 16:00
4 weeks4 weeksSat 10:00£1,500IanKettleLondon College of FashionTue 30 Mar, 10:00 - 16:30
4 weeks4 weeksTue 10:00£1,500SuzanneBeirneCarlynMcGuireLondon College of FashionMon 28 Jun, 10:00 - 16:00
4 weeks4 weeksMon 10:00£1,500SuzanneBeirneCarlynMcGuireLondon College of FashionMon 19 Jul, 10:00 - 16:00
4 weeks4 weeksMon 10:00£1,500SuzanneBeirneCarlynMcGuireLondon College of FashionMon 2 Aug, 10:00 - 16:00
4 weeks4 weeksMon 10:00£1,500IanKettleLondon College of FashionTue 31 Aug, 10:00 - 16:00
4 weeks4 weeksTue 10:00£1,500DanielaBombaLondon College of Fashion
