AUSTIN SCHOOL OF FASHION DESIGN was created to enhance the student's further understanding of the techniques used in the Fashion Industry, as well as providing an in depth hands-on examination of the skills needed to create designs and final garments.

Because all of our classes are taught by instructors with CURRENT experience in the Fashion Industry, the student is exposed to valuable knowledge and experience, adding a validity to the classes that is lacking in some other programs. This experience makes it possible for the student to have a realistic understanding of the profession.

AUSTIN SCHOOL OF FASHION DESIGN IS NOT A COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL. We do not give school credits, grade a students work, or give diplomas. There are no admission requirements. Our school offers a design studio environment for the student who wants to learn the industry standard skills in fashion design, and wants to be taught by instructors with experience in those skills.

MARY MARGARET QUADLANDER created the school after a successful twenty-two year career as a fashion designer. She graduated from THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY in New York with the highest honors and sold to most notable stores and boutiques in the United States. The curriculum at the AUSTIN SCHOOL OF FASHION DESIGN is formatted closely to standards of her schooling in New York, so that the student can get a true understanding of Fashion Design.

Most of our beginning courses are offered on a six week rotating calendar, with students meeting once a week for two hours. A great description of each of our classes, including class times and dates, is listed under the course name on the Classes Page. We have our main ADULT FASHION DESIGN PROGRAM, and we also offer a CHILDREN'S PROGRAM FOR kids, ages 8-16, who want to learn sewing and fashion illustration.

Our next Crash Course Week is April 12-17^th. Now Available for Registration.

Spring Session Class Schedule (begins April 19th) is Now Available for Registration.

Children's Schedule for March Now Available
Children's Spring Break & Summer Camp 2010 now available for registration!

See the "Children's Classes" tab on our Classes page.

ADULT FASHION DESIGN PROGRAM

During the week we offer BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE SEWING, BEGINNING AND ADVANCED FLAT PATTERN, FASHION ILLUSTRATION, DRAPING, COSTUME DESIGN, FELTING, CREATING and MARKETING YOUR COLLECTION, as well as beginner classes in LEARNING TO READ A PATTERN. HAT AND PURSE DESIGN, AS WELL AS SEASONAL PROJECT CLASSES add even more choices to the student. THESE ARE SIX-WEEK CLASSES THAT MEET ONCE A WEEK FOR TWO HOURS. So that working adults can take advantage of our program, we offer classes both during the Day and Evening, which makes it possible to continue working while you are learning.

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CHILDREN'S SEWING AND ILLUSTRATION CLASSES

During the Fall and Winter we offer CLASSES FOR CHILDREN, ages 8-16. Starting on September 26, we will begin our SATURDAY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN. In October, we will begin our AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN.

During the SUMMER PROGRAM ONLY, we offer CLASSES FOR CHILDREN that are five-day, Monday through Friday, courses. Click on photos of the school on this page to see how much fun the kids have and how quickly they learn!

Late Winter Session runs Feb 22 - Apr 10.
Crash Course Week runs Apr 12 - 17.
Spring Session runs April 19 - May 29.

Come to our great location in central Austin and experience the uniqueness of our program. Register for classes on-line. Our class sizes are limited, so register as soon as possible.

Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:30am-3:30pm & 6:00-8:00pm.

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Adult Schedule for the Current Session: Feb 22^nd - April 10^th 2010

Adult Schedule for the Crash Course Week: April 12^th - 17^th 2010

Adult Schedule for the Upcoming Session: April 19^th - May 29^th 2010