Lunchtime Workshop: Fashion Sketching (Online) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Lunchtime Workshop: Fashion Sketching (Online)

Sketching is the visual language of fashion, essential for planning and communicating ideas. Capture the energy and essence of a garment by combining the movement of gestural drawing with accurate geometric proportions. Open to students ages 16 and above.

Course description

With a focus on poses, movements, and fabric rendering, learn to translate design ideas into dynamic sketches quickly and confidently. Build a strong foundation for communicating a fashion vision and develop a portfolio of expressive, lively sketches.

This course is perfect for aspiring and experienced fashion designers, as well as anyone interested in learning how to render fashion and clothing in two dimensions. Throughout the class, the instructor demonstrates a range of drawing and sketching techniques to help students develop a personal style.

Open to students ages 16 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Course meeting details

This online course will be synchronous, meaning students will meet weekly at the same time via Zoom. Class meets on Fridays, 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT. Class meetings will include lecture, demonstrations, discussions, exercises, critiques, and time to ask questions and share resources. The instructor will hold office hours for 30 minutes after each class meeting.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing experience helpful, but not required.

Required materials

Supplies

  • sketchbook
  • drawing pencils
  • fine tip makers
  • alcohol markers
  • marker paper

Hardware
A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access, a camera, and microphone for class meetings and to capture and upload work.

Recommended textbooks

Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

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Title
Non-credit Tuition
$116.25
Not Yet Open for Registration

Registration opens January 5.

  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    12:00–1:00 p.m. CT
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Friday
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 16 and above
  • Term:
    Spring 2026
  • Instructor: Anna Hovet Dias
  • Location:
    Online
  • SKU:
    CSFA 3117 20 SP26

Prerequisites:

Previous drawing experience helpful, but not required.

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