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.

Fall Session Class Schedule (begins September 13^th) is Now Available for Registration.

New Classes: CAD for Fashion Illustration, Introduction to Dye Techniques, and Introduction to Fabric & Textiles.

ADULT FASHION DESIGN PROGRAM

Our Adult Program offers classes in BEGINNING and INTERMEDIATE SEWING with the addition of specialized workshops for specific techniques. We also teach BEGINNING AND ADVANCED FLAT PATTERN, DRAPING, FASHION ILLUSTRATION, FELTING, MARKETING A COLLECTION, DYE TECHNIQUES, CAD FOR ILLUSTRATION, SEWING AND FLAT PATTERN FOR KNITS, COSTUME DESIGN, LEARNING TO READ A PATTERN, AND HAT AND PURSE DESIGN. THE SEASONAL PROJECT CLASSES add even more choices to the student.

MOST OF 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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Adult Schedule for the Current Session: July 12^th - August 21^st 2010

Adult Schedule for the Upcoming Fall Session: Sept 13^th - Oct 23^rd 2010

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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.

We will be closed for our Summer Break beginning August 14^th. (Evening classes will still be held August 16-19). We will reopen on Monday, September 13^th to begin our Fall session. Any questions during our break, please email info@asfdesigns.com for quickest response.

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