Greetings!
This week at ASE we are putting the finishing touches on the workshop and seminar schedules. Wow, it's certainly a big job this year, as we have added even more hands-on classes and workshops. The list of celebrity teachers is very impressive and includes some fine couture classes. We have wonderful home dec classes for the beginner and the business minded sewer. Fiber Arts classes include surface design and mixed media. There are classes on fitting and draping and even a fashion "boot camp" (ages 8-18) that includes designing, sketching, sewing and even a professional fashion photo shoot!
Make a point to mark your calendar today for September 26 - 27 for Pre-Show Workshops and September 28 - 30 for the expo (seminars, fashion shows, demonstrations, make & takes, contests and shopping).
The registration brochure will be available online by June 25th and registration begins July 17th.
Sincerely, Janet Pray American Sewing Expo
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Fashion Sewing Expert
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Claire Shaeffer
Claire is the author of Couture Sewing Techniques-Revised Edition (2011), Couture Basics (DVD-Taunton Press), and Behind the Seams: Chanel (a CD). She has studied Chanel designs in more than 20 museums and private collections for over 25 years. Her personal collection includes 25 couture suits and numerous ready-to-wear jackets and knock-offs. She teaches Chanel and That Suit workshops in Palm Springs, CA.
Courtesy of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals Claire will teach her popular workshop,Chanel and That Jacket. This two day workshop will take place on Wednesday September 26 and Thursday September 27th.
The class size is limited, so if this is a must for you be sure to register early! Remember online registration begins July 17th at 9:00 AM.
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Fashion Boot Camp - Ages 8 to 18
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Joi Mahon
We are happy to welcome back Designer Joi Mahon who brings us many exciting fashion, draping and sewing classes. This year Joi will teach young aspiring designers some of the important techniques of a professional fashion designer in the two part hands-on classes,
Fashion Boot Camp part 1 and part 2..
The Fashion Boot Camp part 1 and part 2 will both take place on Saturday of the expo. Ages 8 to 18 are appropriate and sewing machines will be provided by Baby Lock.
Fashion Boot Camp part 1
Young fashionistas will spend time with designer Joi learning how to become a 'real' fashion designer. Beginning by creating a fashion story board and learning about inspiration, trends and fashion forecasting. Next, are basic sketching techniques and sketching their own fashion designs. Fashion design questions are welcome. Prepare to have fashionable fun.
Sat 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Fashion Boot Camp part 2
In this class students will make their very own trendy striped skirt. At the end of class, everyone will have the opportunity to model their skirt and be photographed by a professional photographer. Fashion Book Camp Part 1 Is not a prerequisite for Part 2.
Sat 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Class sizes are limited. See the upcoming registration brochure for details (online by June 25th).
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