This season two new courses, Basic
Pattern Drafting and Sewing and Construction, have turned out to be hugely
popular at The Dubai International Art Center (DIAC). Those with an interest in
sewing have the opportunity to learn the techniques from seasoned instructor
Tsufa Bijelic. The new courses target the beginners as well as those who wish
to advance their skills.
The first course, Basic Pattern
Drafting, is an introduction into the basic pattern design and drafting process
for women’s wear, from development and adaptations through to realisation of a
complete detailed pattern draft ready for cutting. Hence, this course is
suitable for beginners, those with some basic or commercial pattern experience,
and those who want to refresh their pattern drafting techniques.
According to Ayesha Chen
McKeever, Chairwoman of DIAC, “There is a creative gene in all of us as we all
enjoy the process of making things or reinventing old ones. All one needs is
someone to show you the way. Both sewing and pattern drafting are great activities
that are fun and relaxing.”
The Basic Pattern Drafting course
aims to consolidate the basic principles, practice and techniques of pattern
drafting using the simple skirt in your own measurements, then the bodice,
sleeve, trousers and full dress. Various drafting techniques of silhouettes,
necklines, hem finishes and design details that complete the garment style are
part of the course.
“Upon completion of this course,
your knowledge and apprehension of the pattern drafting techniques will give
you a strong base and knowledge with which you will confidently be able to
explore the more creative pattern drafting,” Ayesha said.
The second course, Sewing and
Construction, combines the opportunity to practice the various sewing
techniques demonstrated at the beginning of each class and simultaneously
construct the garments using the patterns completed from the Pattern Drafting Course
or generic patterns provided by the instructor.
Ayesha said, “This course is
suitable for both beginners as well as the more experienced. Each week’s class
is split into a few parts for beginners, while the experienced can also join in
or work on their own projects. Upon completion of this course, your knowledge
of the sewing and construction techniques will enhance the possibilities of a
new approach to creative garment construction.”
To
register please call DIAC office on 04-3444 398 or email at: artdubai@eim.ae
For
more information about the centre Visit www.artdubai.com
Office
timings:
Saturday-Wednesday
9am-5pm
Thursday
9am-4pm; Friday closed
Gallery
timings:
Saturday-Wednesday
9am-8pm
Thursday
9am-4pm; Friday Closed
Location:
The
Dubai International Art Centre is located in Villa 27, Street 75B, off Jumeirah
Road, behind Town Center.
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