Learn beading and embellishment with Marwan Pleasant. Learn on scrap fabrics or bring an item to embellish (i.e. hats, patches, jackets). Marwan Pleasant was born and reared in New Orleans. Under the tutelage of his grandfather, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, he’s been a…
Applications for our One Year Foundation in Fashion & Textiles Program are currently closed. Applications will open again next year for the session beginning Fall 2024. We seek full commitment from talented and self-motivated fashion and textile enthusiasts. Through hard…
The Fashion & Textiles Design Foundation is an intensive year-long course teaching professional design methods through individual projects. The key steps which underpin this course are: Research, Design Development, Technical Skills, and Computer Design. Work is assessed and refined through…
The outcome of each student’s year of study is a professional design portfolio which they use to apply for apprenticeships, jobs, design universities, and other opportunities. Their portfolios document their process and ability to solve problems creatively. Students build content…
Our program includes classes in: Fashion Design, Research, and DevelopmentSewing, Draping, and PatternmakingPortfolio Design and PresentationDigital and Hand IllustrationTechnical Design Natural Dye TechniquesBeading and AppliquéFabric ManipulationMachine KnittingTufting Image Credits (L–R):1. Designer and model, Christopher Maya, tufting. Photo: Duval Timothy2. Designer:…
Our curriculum is developing critical thought around sustainability. Students learn to design and work consciously and to create garments with minimum impact on the environment. Courses introduce students to various approaches to sustainability, with a focus on natural dyeing, up-cycling…
We run community classes led by Marwan Pleasant on Saturdays. Please join our mailing list for updates on workshops. Previous workshops have included hoodies for the homeless, mask making, Baby Doll, tufting, beading, and introductory sewing. Fashion & Textiles
