The course will involve:

• Overview of the history of illustration
• Overview of prolific fashion and hat illustrators and their styles
• Guided teaching through a workbook (sent prior to class) which covers Face Proportions, Simple Silhouettes, Feature Curves, Cut Outs, Hat Silhouettes
• Encouragement to try different styles of famous illustrators
• Time to play and create your own signature style from what you have learned
• Information on further illustration resources

Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Required  – Any level

Student Supplies (Minus sewing kit):

• Fine tip drawing pens
• Scissors
• Pens and pencils
• Glue (glue stick)
• Cutting mat (not essential you could use scissors)
• Scalpel or rotary cutter (not essential you could use scissors)
• Felt tips (optional)
• Crayons (optional)
• Tracing paper
• Watercolours
• Fine and medium paint brush

Prep work

• No prep work

Required Classroom Amenities (sink, sewing machine, etc):

• Access to a colour printer

Course outcomes:

You will leave with:

• The confidence to continue to draw hats and form your illustrative style
• A workbook full of experimentation and guidance