2 Day Sewing Intensive
- Dates: November, January
- Length: Weekend Workshop
- Instructor: Rebekka Sorensen Kjelstrup, Cecilia
- Capacity: 8 students only
- Hours: 10am - 4pm
Price: $525
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2 Day Sewing Intensive
This course is designed for students wanting a fast and intensive overview of sewing basics. For students entering the Pattern Making & Assembly Program and Costume, this course is critical should you not have prior knowledge or demonstrated skills in sewing.
Overview
Looking to learn the basics to captivate the world of fashion design? The Cut offers you a variety of two-day intensive workshops designed to maximize your industry knowledge within a minimum time frame. In these hands-on workshops, students will be immersed in all facets of the fashion business. With lectures, class discussions, and hands on instruction students are taught by industry professionals in small group settings, receiving first-class learning in a real-life business environment. Each class is 2 Half-Days / 6 Hours per Day / 12 Hours in Total. There are no prerequisites for our 2 day intensives. Acquire the skills you need to reach your academic and professional goals or complement your current full-time diploma or degree program, or simply build a competitive portfolio for graduate program applications, or just simply become better at your craft.
Sewing
If you’re new to sewing this is the course for you. You’ll start with the basics and learn to cut and sew garments and accessories. You will create a sample book which include seams, zippers and bindings. The projects you will make include a tote bag lined, sweatshirt, button up shirt, and more.
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Meet your professors
Rebekka Sorensen Kjelstrup
Rebekka Sorensen Kjelstrup, hailing from Norway, is a distinguished costume designer with an illustrious career spanning over two decades. She honed her craft through education at the University of British Columbia, where her passion for costume design took flight. Rebekka's exceptional talents shine in both theatre and film. Notably, she served as the costume designer for seven seasons of the hit series "Riverdale." Her work on the show garnered critical acclaim, earning her two Leo Awards for Best Costumes in a Dramatic Series in 2020 and 2023, solidifying her reputation as a trailblazer in the industry. Her creative brilliance extends beyond "Riverdale." In 2014, Rebekka earned an Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design for the TV series "Spooksville." Her work consistently earns nominations for CAFTCAD awards on "Riverdale" and multiple recognitions, including three Jessie Richardson Awards for her theatre costume designs. Rebekka Sorensen Kjelstrup's career is a testament to her unwavering dedication to the art of costume design, where her exceptional creativity and meticulous attention to detail continue to leave an indelible mark on both screen and stage.
Cecilia
Cecilia is an Argentine fashion designer and entrepreneur. She developed a passion for sewing at a young age, thanks to her grandmother who taught her to recycle the family's textiles and create her own style. Ceci has a Bachelors degree in Fashion Design from the University of Buenos Aires and pattern making. After working with various brands and producers, she founded her own business, focused on upcycled clothing and patchwork. For the past 10 years, Ceci has also been an instructor at design intitutes, hosted workshops, and provided private training, sharing her love for sewing and fashion with her students.
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This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
The Cut Design Academy is designated with PTIB