Draping Workshop Series: New York City

Monday, June 20th - Friday, June 1, 2011

Workshop I: Basic Draping

3 day workshop examining the fundamentals of draping through basic bodice and skirt along with draping manipulations to see possible variations of darts and fullness. Anyone who wants to gain basic knowledge of draping through quick and focused course is encouraged to take.

Workshop II: Industry Use of Draping

2 day workshop including visits to design studios, and guest speakers while taking an in-depth look at the importance of draping. The course examines how traditional draping techniques are applied while exploring different draping approaches in the industry now. Open to all lever drapers.

Workshop III: Introduction to Advanced Draping Techniques

3 day workshop on strapless foundation and bias draping techniques of Charles Kleibacker; a master of draping. Intermediate draping level recommended.

Workshop IV: Creative Approach to Fit Through Draping

2 day workshop on learning how to create untraditional garments while fitting through alternative seams and using fundamental draping techniques. Advanced draping skills recommended.

Instructor: 

Linda Öhrn -McDaniel, Associate Professor, The Fashion School, Kent State University

Date & Time:

June 20th – July 1st, Monday – Friday, 12:00PM~6:00PM

Fees:

• Workshop I: Basic Draping - $420
• Workshop II: Industry Use of Draping - $280
• Workshop III: Intro to Advanced Draping - $420
  
• Workshop IV: Creative Approach to Fit - $280

Location: 

Kent State University’s NYC Studio, 315 West 39th Street, #402 in the center of the New York Fashion District.

Required Materials: 

Draping tools (muslin for workshop included in fee).

Registration:

Fill out the application attached to the brochure here, and pay the workshop fees online using a credit card.

Completed application forms can be scanned and email to ealdredg@kent.edu or fax the completed form to (212)967-1639, or mail completed and signed form to Kent State University NYC Studio: 315 West 39th Street #402 New York, NY 10018 ATTENTION Emily Aldredge.

To make a payment, follow the link for the Fashion School Purchase Page, click on Draping Workshop Series. You can choose to pay for each workshop (10% discount when ordered by March 31) or pay for all four workshops (20% discount when ordered by March 31).

Housing: 

Participants must arrange their own housing; visit http://nycstudio.kent.edu/livingNYC to access NYC’s alternative housing list which includes information on short-term housing options.

Linda Öhrn -McDaniel graduated from Uppsala University with a B. Ed., focused on teaching textiles and English as a 2nd language. She then went on to get a MFA in Fashion Design from University of North Texas. Before she started teaching at Kent State University she worked at Wade College in Dallas, Texas. After Linda's first solo exhibition in Degerfors, Sweden in 2000, Linda was set on a career in fashion, using clothing as a form of artistic expression. Since then the focus of her creative work has become circles and hearts. Through these two themes she explores texture, color, shape and fit in her garments. Her work has shown successful and resulted in pieces shown in many juried exhibitions on the national and international level as well as solo exhibitions and awards. The most prestigious awards are the Lectra Outstanding Faculty designer award in 2006 and the Ohio Arts council's Award for individual Excellence. In June 2009 she also published a book: "Life, Thoughts & Garments". In the book she presents 31 of her designs both through pictures and brief write-ups on inspiration, techniques and materials.