Fashion Classes in NYC, New York

Do you need to know how to put your hand drawn flats into the computer? Do you need to create digital flat sketches? Then, this class is for you! Students will learn Illustrator basics and techniques specific to the fashion industry. We will focus a larger part of the class on learning the pen tool and using it to draw flat sketches. We will complete...

This 2 1/2-hour workshop is very thorough and intense, but a fun place to network, meet, and learn. You will gain knowledge on all aspects of starting a fashion line based on First Hand experience from someone who has actually done what they teach. In fact, you are not likely to find all of this information in any one place. M SHOP began as a fierce...

This 2-hour workshop is very thorough and intense, but a fun place to network, meet, and learn. You will gain all the knowledge necessary to become a working Stylist, no matter the specialty, based on First Hand experience. In fact, you are NOT likely to find all of this information in any one place. M SHOP began as a fierce NYC boutique dressing...

Learn to draw a variety of bags, belts and shoes using photo references and actual accessories. Demonstrations illustrate how to design from inspiration.  Develop the techniques to render a variety of fabrics and leather variations and hardware details in your sketches. Open to beginners as well as experienced students and professionals from...

This 2 1/2-hour workshop is very thorough and intense, but a fun place to network, meet, and learn. You will gain knowledge on ALL aspects of manufacturing your line after it's been designed whether it's small or large quantities, produced domestically or overseas based on First Hand experience. In fact, you are not likely to find...

This 2 1/2-hour workshop is very thorough and intense, but a fun place to network, meet, and learn. You will gain knowledge on all aspects of starting a fashion line based on First Hand experience from someone who has actually done what they teach. In fact, you are not likely to find all of this information in any one place. M SHOP began as a fierce...

This course gives designers, product developers, buyers, and others the tools to creatively develop products that are beautiful, commercial, and sustainable. The focus is on bringing sustainability and ethics into the design process and making responsible decisions about sourcing and manufacturing.  The course also provides an introduction to...

This 2 hour workshop is hands on, and a great place to network, meet, and learn. It gives you all the knowledge you'll need to organize a fashion show, whether large or small scale! In fact, you are not likely to find all of this information in any one place. M SHOP has produced tons of Fashion Shows & Special Events for designers,...

Students enrolled in this class will learn to understand trend forecasting and see how trends are executed into makeup looks within the fashion industry, such as Vogue or W magazine. This class which is fashion and runway makeup course can be taken individually for those who have previous makeup training, or as a selected option during the 4-week...

Perfume can be traced back thousands of years to an Ancient Egyptian tradition, beloved by Cleopatra. Discover the history of perfume and the therapeutic benefits of essential oils in this hands-on workshop. Learn scent-blending techniques and how to identify and keep perfume notes. Formulate three unique signature scents using wax, carrier oils, and...

Image Consulting is the art of refining a personal or professional appearance to enhance confidence, style, and wardrobe. In this class, study color, fit, accessories, and visual principles to align inner and outer beauty.  Learn the skills that support your style instincts to make this transformation for yourself and others. The class is highly...

This 2 1/2-hour workshop is hands on, and a great place to network, meet, and learn. It gives you all the knowledge you'll need to get write-ups and press to get and keep your company or your clients' company in the know! It teaches you how to take business to the next level and become a press magnet! In fact, you are not likely to find all of this...

Did you know color is the #1 stimulation at point of sale? Discover what color really is and how it works. If you are a professional in the retail, apparel, cosmetics, accessories, or home products industries this course will strengthen your ability to choose colors effectively for increased sales and customer satisfaction. Note: Course materials...

Experienced artists, rediscover your passion for drawing, or if you have completed SXN 322(Beginner's Fashion Drawing), draw male and female fashion models in a variety of media.  Create a moodboard to explore and further develop your personal artistic expression and your enthusiasm for fashion. Experience plenty of live demos and visual references...

A strong portfolio is essential to success in a competitive industry like fashion. Learn to communicate your skills to potential employers, whether your focus is fashion design, illustration, textile design, merchandising, or buying. In this course, you are guided to edit your work—whether it is done for school assignments or for your job—to build...