Courses at Fashion Forward
We can help you with the skills needed to create in this digital world. We offer a range of courses and workshops for beginners and those wanting to upskill.
Get expert help and guidance by booking one of our exclusive courses at our training centre in Leicester.
Fashion Courses & Workshops at our very own Fashion Forward Centre
We recognised many years ago that industry has been left behind when it comes to technical training and, over the years, this has caused a massive skills shortage, particularly in the fashion industry. In addition, students were leaving college or university without the necessary training in digital pattern cutting and to be industry ready. To fill these skills gaps, we setup Fashion Forward, our skills centre in the Midlands. Here we teach digital pattern cutting, grading and marker creation to designers, garment techs and students already skilled in basic garment design, wishing to upskill themselves.
COURSES AVAILABLE:
Digital Pattern Grading
Our Digital Pattern Grading Courses are intensive three-day courses in a small class environment, tutored by one of our trainers.
Grading is a very important part of the clothing production process. It allows the production of multiple sizes of a pattern. The fit and quality of a manufactured garment relies heavily on the care taken in grading the pattern.
The Beginner’s course teaches attendees the basic principles of grading and is the prefect introduction to learning how to grade. The user will understand how to create the grading rules for two basic patterns on the VetiGraph software.
We also offer intermediate grading courses to people who are looking to upskill and grade more difficult shapes.
2 day course costing £160 + VAT (£192.00)
Digital Pattern Cutting
Our Digital Pattern cutting course looks at how first patterns are digitally created and can be developed from blocks.
During the course you will begin with drafting pattern shapes on screen using the different VetiGraph tools. The next part of the course will focus on changing those basic blocks into different designs.
We offer the course for intermediate pattern cutters who are looking to upskill their digital pattern cutting skills using the VetiGraph software.
5 day course costing £400 + VAT (£480.00)
3D Virtual Sampling
This two day intensive course focuses on creating virtual 3D samples. You will learn how to create a true to life garment simulation, with a variation of fabrics and trims. 3D technology helps designers, pattern cutters and garment techs to view, refine and validate the product before moving to real physical prototyping and manufacturing.
2 day course costing £160 + VAT (£192.00)
Marker & Lay Planning
The marker course will show an individual how to create cost effective lay plans using graded patterns. The user will learn how to calculate a costing for a garment according to a variety of fabric types, understand how to interpret purchase orders and convert to ratios.
Free Drop in Days
For candidates who have taken part in one of our courses at Fashion Forward, we offer, three free “drop-in days”. These are available on any Friday, when we are not running a course. The software and hardware is available for use at Fashion Forward for students to practice the skills they have learned and they can ask questions.
CapitB – Grants to grow your fashion & textile skills
It is possible to fund your VetiGraph training course with a grant from CapitB. The trust supports the UK fashion & textile sector by helping individuals, businesses and organisations access training grants.