The fashion school at INVALID ATELIER offers a wide range of courses.
Our Fashion Design & Fashion Technique courses are based on a unique concept. With individual guidance, you will first sketch your own design, create a pattern based on it, and then make your own garment.
The sewing courses include all necessary materials, such as test fabric, (pattern) drafting paper, and haberdashery. Of course, you are welcome to use our sewing and overlock machines.
During the pattern-making course, you will build a foundation in understanding, drafting, and adjusting patterns.
Fashion is a craft, and the courses focus on developing the right skills while helping you discover your own design style or signature. Students are challenged to push their limits and realize their dream designs. Together, we create high-fashion of the highest quality.
The courses are held in the professional workshop of INVALID Atelier. The workshop has a young, international, and dynamic atmosphere. Since each student works on their own project, the courses are accessible to everyone—from young to old, and from beginners to advanced.
We are committed to ensuring that you leave with the skills and confidence to tackle future sewing challenges.
Haute Couture is for everyone!
COURSE SELECTION
FASHIONDESIGN & FASHIONTECHNIQUES COURSE
This course is especially for people who want to work with clothing both creatively and technically. If you want to develop your own ideas or if you have been working around with them for some time, then this sewing course is very suitable.
By means of a mood board you will be inspired in different styles. We pay attention to shape, material and color theory. After this, it is time to lay down the inspiration on drawings, also known as illustrations.
When the design is finished we start with the technical part, pattern drawing. During this part you learn to accurately record measurements and then calculate and translate them into a accurate drawing.
When the pattern is finished, a test model is stitched. This is the first step in the sewing technique.
Does the trial model connect? Then it is time to start with concept development. This is the phase in which the design is worked out in the right fabric.
Start date: Monday November 4th and Saturday 9th 2024
Monday: 09:30 - 13:30
Saturday: 10:00 - 14:00
PRICE: € 458,- (incl. VAT) Payment in 1, 2 or 3 terms is possible.
Duration: 12 sewing lessons. Per sewing lesson 4 hours.
Suitable for absolute beginners to advanced students.
Courses are conducted in both Dutch and English.
SEWING TECHNIQUES COURSE
Combine a complete piece of clothing from the basic technique. That is possible in 10 sewing lessons! On the basis of a self-made pattern, you will make a skirt, pants, blouse or dress. All sewing techniques that come with these garments are explained step by step.
You are eligible with techniques such as: using (blind) zippers, setting up band, making splits, putting on collar, sewing sleeve, making seams, hemming, etc.
The bright and open workspace is equipped with everything you will need to complete your project! In the shop, you’ll find a cornucopia of samples, cloth, tools and Patterns to inspire you going forward.
Start date: September 4th 2024
Wednesday: 09:30 – 12:00
Start date: September 4th 2024
Wednesday: 18:00 – 20:30
Duration: 8 sewing lessons. Per sewing lesson 2,5 hours.
PRICE: € 288,- (incl. VAT). Payment in 1 or 2 terms possible.
Suitable for absolute beginners to advanced students.
Courses are conducted in both Dutch and English.
ONE-DAY SEWING TECHNIEK WORKSHOP
Are you looking to learn basic sewing techniques or curious to see if sewing is for you? Then we have the perfect sewing techniques workshop for you! In this 3-hour workshop, you'll learn how to set up a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, and master various basic techniques such as sewing straight lines, stitching seams, zigzag stitches, and hemming a pair of pants or a skirt. Participation costs only €45.
Do you have a new sewing machine and are unsure how to use it? Bring your own machine and receive instructions on how to operate it.
When: Friday, September 27 - Friday, October 25 - Friday, November 29 - Friday, December 20 (Please indicate on the registration form which date suits you best).
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Duration: 1 sewing lesson. Each session lasts 2.5 hours.
Price: €45 (incl. VAT). Payment in one installment is possible.
Courses are conducted in both Dutch and English.
If you have your own group of up to 6 people, the workshop can be scheduled on another date.
Holidays and days off:
Christmas break: December 25th to January 7th, 2024
Spring break: February 12th to February 18th, 2024
Easter Monday: April 1st, 2024
King's Day: April 27th, 2024
May holiday: April 27th to May 5th, 2024
Remembrance day; May 5th
Pentecost Monday: May 20th, 2024
Summer break: August 5th til August 25th, 2024
Minimal 4 and maximal 8 attendees per sewing lesson. Of course we will provide you with a nice cup of tea / coffee.
Influx during a sewing course is possible if it is not full. Timely registration is therefore important FULL = FULL!
Private sewing lesson: Would you prefer private sewing lessons or advice on tailor-made sewing courses? Please contact us for more information or to make an appointment.
For more information or about registration send an email to: info@invalidatelier.com or call 06 - 41 31 71 84.
You can always come without obligation, to take a look in our studio.
INVALID Atelier - Rijnhoutplein 1 - 3014TZ - Rotterdam - info@invalidatelier.com - (010) 2233686