Fashion classes inspire stylish teens
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For aspiring fashion students looking to build their portfolio, a six-week Intro to Fashion Merchandising and Styling course from Sew Be It Girl can help them to cultivate their fashion business skills.
The Toronto sewing studio specializes in lessons in fashion and design that are geared toward teens and tweens.
The Fashion Merchandising segment of the course will teach students everything from the visual and mathematical aspects of merchandising to why certain stores catch the eye of shoppers.
The Styling portion will give participants tips on the preparation of fashion storyboards and the ability to set-up and style their own photo shoots.
With practical information from fashion icon Marlene Shiff, and hands-on experience that includes the designing of the Sew Be It Girl storefront window, local designers in-the-making will be inspired by fashion while they gain the tools necessary to take the Canadian fashion scene by storm.
About the instructor
International designer Marlene Shiff has worked with both local and international fashion icons including Bob Mackie, Holt Renfrew and The Bay. She is also known for styling photo shoots for finalists on Project Runway Canada.
Intro to Fashion Merchandising and Styling course information
Sew Be It Girl
Date: March 22nd, 2010, Mondays 6 weeks
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Cost: $180 + GST
Location: 282 Eglinton Avenue West
(half a block east of Avenue Road on the north side of Eglinton)
Telephone: 647.347.6353
Registration: Mina Kirk, info@sewbeitstudio.com
About Sew Be it Girl
From the Sew Be It Girl website:
“Sew Be It Girl is the “it” spot for young fashionistas. The first sewing studio in Toronto exclusive to tween and teen students, our studio offers a vibrant atmosphere with fun-filled lessons in fashion and design. Promoting creativity and self-expression, we offer year-round classes and workshops as well as March Break programs, summer camps, fashion events, private lessons, and private parties.”
Adult classes and specialty workshops are also available at their sister studio, Sew Be It Studio.
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