Making Latex Clothes Beginners Short Course

Course description

In this two-day course students learn the basic techniques involved in the making latex clothes and will be taught by Nick Jones – a well-known designer and manufacturer in the industry with 17 years' experience.

The aim of the course is that students will be able to grasp the techniques of tracing the pattern and cutting the garment to applying the glue, bonding the seams and leave the course with a simple garment they have made. This could be a pencil skirt, a crop top or a dress. And for men, a t-shirt, a vest, or a pair of shorts.

Depending on students’ ability, further techniques could also be learnt, such as hemming, adding trims, edging & applique and inserting zips.

Entry requirements: This is a beginner’s course but obviously any previous experience in making clothes would be an advantage.

Level: All levels.

Please note: this course is for students aged 18 and older

Course outcomes

By the end of the course, students will have:

• Learnt the basic techniques involved in making Latex clothes
• Learnt how to trace and cut out a pattern
• Made their first Latex garment, utilising the techniques learnt
• Been in a creative environment with like minded others.

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.  
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations. 

Experience life on campus:  

• Study at Central Saint Martins; a world-famous art and design college
• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe  
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline  
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need  
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time  
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments  
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time  

A certificate of completion: 

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!  
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!  
• Certificates are great to compliment your CV