By John-Wayne Keyser, 1st year BA fashion design student
Half of 2012 is already gone in a flash, but it doesn’t mean things at NWSD are slowing down, it’s full steam ahead and there is a load of exciting things still to come in 2012.
Here is a list of not to be missed dates for the rest of this year.
July 24: Part time Sewing
NWSD offers a comprehensive part time sewing course
Consisting of Marking, layouts & cutting
Sewing of various garment components:
Seams, collars, facings, zips, fly, hems, cuffs, sleeves,
buttons, buttonholes .
2 Months, part time, Twice Weekly, Tuesdays &
Thursdays from 17h30 to 19h00
1 August: Closing Date – Designer Gown Raffle
DESIGNER EVENING GOWN UP FOR GRABS!!!
Here is your chance to own a custom-made DESIGNER EVENING GOWN valued at over R6500!!!
One lucky person can win a custom made dress according to her measurements, which includes a full style consultation and sketch
Ticket costs only R25, and the more you buy the bigger your chances on winning. Inbox me if you are interested, then we can arrange your entry form and method of payment.
Draw will take place on 1st of August 2012 and winner will be notified telephonically.
You can buy a raffle from one of our NWSD student or at the college or you can mail your name and surname with the proof of payment (for account info, contact NWSD) to info@nwsd.co.za
Here is your chance to own a custom-made DESIGNER EVENING GOWN valued at over R6500!!!
One lucky person can win a custom made dress according to her measurements, which includes a full style consultation and sketch
Ticket costs only R25, and the more you buy the bigger your chances on winning. Inbox me if you are interested, then we can arrange your entry form and method of payment.
Draw will take place on 1st of August 2012 and winner will be notified telephonically.
You can buy a raffle from one of our NWSD student or at the college or you can mail your name and surname with the proof of payment (for account info, contact NWSD) to info@nwsd.co.za
2-5 August
NWSD INFO DISPLAY
Always wanted to study fashion, here is your chance to find out all you need to know to about studying at NWSD
We’ll be in Potchefstroom at the Mooirivier Mall
8 August
Closing Date - Project Teen Competition
4 August -
NWSD Offers an exciting basic upholstery course
COURSE CONTENT:
Selecting materials & equipment
Prepare components
Sew seams and assemble covers
Attach covers and secure
Attach ancillary items
Lecturer will demonstrate both items (with variations of items),but students can select an item to make.
1 DAY WORKSHOP, SATURDAY FROM 09H00 TO 14H00
18 August
NWSD Hosts their Annual Golf Day
21 August
NWSD is proud to be the host of the most exciting, long awaited fashion networking event of the year!. We are honoured to consolidate the fashion community of Klerksdorp, form fashion students, fashion graduate, designer, retailer, boutique owner, supplier to accessory designers, makers and suppliers. Let’s get talking…. Let’s meet, learn and collaborate. To have your name placed on the guest list, please email, nwsd@gds.co.za
22 August
Photography Exhibition
Come support our part time photography students and see life through their lens as they showcase their photos and show off the valuable photographic skills they have learned at NWSD
TIME: 17H30 The exhibition will also be open on the 23rd of August
25 August
Model Castings
Think you have what it takes to strut your stuff and rock the runway at NWSD’S graduation fashion show? Then come to our open model casting.
TIME 11H00
More info will be available North west school of design Facebook page so keep an eye out.
1 September
Advertising Fashion Show
Advertising Fashion show, Rustenburg Waterfall Mall, 1 Sep, Whereby students design, make and model a fantasy, Avant Garde design using branding material supplied by tenants in the mall.
3 September
Fashion Photography
Interested in being behind the lens and being part of the glamour that is offered by fashion photography? NWSD presents a spectacular fashion photography course.
COURSE CONTENT:
What is fashion photography & commercial photography?
The role of the fashion photographer
Developing a style
How to get the right shot
Photography techniques
Formulate & style a fashion shoot
Researching & Interviewing
Knowing the media world
Sourcing contracts
Marketing & branding yourself
2 Months, Twice weekly, Mondays & Wednesdays from 17h30 to 19h00
15 September
Assessments dates for 2013 registrations:
Interested in studying full time at NWSD? Come write our entrance exam, candidates will be tested on written communication skills, creative aptitude and technical abilities.
Interested in studying full time at NWSD? Come write our entrance exam, candidates will be tested on written communication skills, creative aptitude and technical abilities.22 Sep, 27 Oct, 24 Nov
Bridal Couture Course
NWSD is excited to announce that the Bridal couture course will be presented by NWSD graduate and unmistakable talent Anel Botha. Want to go in-depth on everything bridal then this is the course for you!
COURSE CONTENT: Types of bridal gowns for various types of bridal functions
And venues.
Types of veils for various types of gowns, functions & venues
Accessories
Petticoats
Pattern making & Sewing of a bridal gown
Beading
Fabrics & Trims for Bridal Wear.
Lecturer will be available for assistance apart from scheduled
3 Months, part time, One Saturday per month from 09h00 to 14h00
8 October
Closing date: Gert-Johan Coetzee bursary
Closing date for entries for the prestigious annual Gert-Johan Coetzee fashion design bursary to study towards a 3 year BA degree in fashion design at NWSD. More info on applications to follow shortly on North West school of design’s Facebook page and in the media.
Closing date for entries for the prestigious annual Gert-Johan Coetzee fashion design bursary to study towards a 3 year BA degree in fashion design at NWSD. More info on applications to follow shortly on North West school of design’s Facebook page and in the media.
9 October
Corset Design course:
An interesting in-depth look at corset making, based on the book The Modern Corsetiere written by NWSD’s own principle Marlene Oosthuizen.
COURSE CONTENT:
This course features The Modern Corsetiere, a book
Written by principal, Marlene Oosthuizen, and features all
Aspects from designing, patterns, construction and fitting
Of corsets, also using the X!act Design Patternmaker set to
draft the basic block used for drafting corset patterns.
The book also demonstrates how to adapt existing
patterns and also how to use other basic slopers and
blocks and adapt these to the designed corset style
The book also looks at various experiments carried out in
modern corset-making techniques, and also features many
‘design secrets’ in boning and interlining methods.
2 Months, part time, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 17h30 to 19h00
10 November
Annual Graduation Fashion Show
The most anticipated event of the year at NWSD, the annual graduation fashion show where the students get to showcase their talent and hard work and what they have learned, this year we have pulled all the stops out and it’s guaranteed to blow your socks off. More info on how to get tickets to this spectacular event will be available soon.
19 November
Fulltime fashion student’s year-end exams start:
Time for the full time students to show what they are made of and prove what they have learned.
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