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June 24, 2005
A Short Course of Therapy
It's very exciting, today in the post I got my credit card receipt, and confirmation of my place on a short course at London College of Fashion. It was quite expensive, but these things can't always be helped. Here is what the course covers:
- The knitwear industry
- Yarn awareness and selection
- Selecting stitches, textures, guages, and finishes
- Trend and colour
- Research and inspiration
- Concept and design development
- Drawing knitwear
- Building and refining a collection
- Knitwear design specs
I'm especially interested in 'building and refining a collection' and 'concept and design development' because so far all my design has been done in my head, no sketches or schematics, just knit and made notes of what I was doing. This can't be an efficient way of working.
I hope the course will be as good as the last one I went on. A couple of years ago I did a LCF-run course (pattern cutting for accessories), which was extremely good: lots of useful information, and attended by people from the fashion industry, which I thought was a good sign. I've since seen a classmate's designs selling in Liberty for hundreds of pounds.
And the last good things about it: It's near John Lewis and Liberty's for (ahem) shopping.
It's a week spent not at work.
It's happening the week of my birthday too.
Can't wait!
Posted by Anna at June 24, 2005 09:42 PM
Comments
Brilliant idea. You have a talent there, nurture it. We want to see more of your creations. Good luck!!!
Posted by: francoise at June 24, 2005 10:12 PM
Wow, a star in the making. I can't wait to see what you come up with next. And when you become a famous designer, don't forget us little people. :)
Posted by: Liz at June 25, 2005 03:12 AM
You're going to have such a great time! I would love to take a knitwear class as well.
Posted by: yahaira at June 25, 2005 03:47 AM
Fantastic! Sounds perfect for you. Please tell us what the classes are like.
Posted by: Ava at June 25, 2005 04:28 AM
That sound like a great course! Are you thinking of becoming a designer full time?? Having seen your recent designs I would certainly say that you've got great talent!
Posted by: Ali at June 25, 2005 11:13 AM
What a fabulous way to spend a birthday. I can't wait to hear more about it! Not to sound cheesy, but it sounds like you are making a great investment in your future.
Posted by: Amy at June 25, 2005 01:03 PM
How wonderful! Is it okay for me to be envious?
Posted by: Teresa C at June 25, 2005 02:35 PM
have been enjoying your blog for some time! that college sounds great for you. you are so talented. can't wait to see your new designs. be inspired!!!
Posted by: laurie at June 25, 2005 05:21 PM
See the proximity of Liberty & John Lewis as a great bonus for your research. The course sounds good - hope you enjoy it.
Posted by: Anonymous at June 25, 2005 06:01 PM
What could be more perfect for you? My dear you are destined for great things in the fashion world.
If I ever come to London, by the way, you must teach me proper pattern-cutting for accessories, as it is turning out that my sewing downfall is my utter inability for cut things out right.
Posted by: Ashley at June 25, 2005 06:06 PM
wow, i'm so envious! i hope you will enjoy the courses (what an exciting syllabus!) and come away with more interesting and original designs!!!
Posted by: blossom at June 25, 2005 06:17 PM
Oh, great fun! Sounds like the class will be wonderful and help you refine your ideas. Wonderful!
Posted by: Mary-Heather at June 25, 2005 11:53 PM
The course sounds fabulous and interesting! Good for you...just another step closer to the world seeing your wonderful designs. Enjoy and what a great birthday present to yourself :)
Posted by: michele at June 26, 2005 02:19 AM
WOW - what a great way to spend your birthday. Widh I could come with you! :)
Posted by: Jackie at June 26, 2005 01:36 PM
If you're nearby, come and knit with us at Libertys :) Let me know if you can come and I'll keep you a seat - it'd be lovely to meet you! The course sounds really interesting, please tell us lots about it.
Posted by: Amelia at June 26, 2005 11:03 PM
good lord i am jealous!
Posted by: uglyagnes at June 27, 2005 01:19 AM
I am so envious but also absolutely thrilled for you. And Libertys being near by is just a bonus. I can't wait to here how you go....but I imagine you'll be teaching the instructors a thing or two pretty quickly.
Posted by: jacqueline at June 27, 2005 07:33 AM
Oooooh! That sounds like SUCH fun! If I were to get another degree, it would be in knitwear from FIT. Maybe someday!
Posted by: Lelah at June 27, 2005 02:21 PM
I'm so happy for you to be taking such an interesting course. You seem to be quite confident of your direction and sailing right along! You are doing wonderful things and so creative.
Enjoy.
Posted by: Florence at June 27, 2005 03:49 PM
The class sounds really interesting, I'm sure you'll enjoy it, and share with us! Okay, I know that you're a speed demon, but this is too much. You must be knitting whole day! Anyway, how short is the course? Do you need to have any qualification? I'm really interested ;)
Posted by: yuvi at June 27, 2005 04:36 PM
Right on! I can't wait to see what develops!
Posted by: SF Knitter at June 27, 2005 05:20 PM
What a great birthday gift to yourself . Sounds like just the ticket for you. I'm sure it will inspire more designs.
Posted by: Elizabeth at June 27, 2005 11:34 PM