Masterclass Corsetry Workshop

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at a mixed range of age ranges and both men and women. Possible/potential candidates include existing fashion/textiles students/tutors, amateur seamstresses, people who are interested in corsetry, amateur/professional burlesque performers, wedding designers/seamstresses, costume designers.

What will I study?

The course would begin with an introduction to corsetry (a brief history, appropriate fabrics, different methods and styles of corsetry and hardware). Students will then be able to choose from a range of corset style patterns to explore the relevant techniques while making up the corset. These techniques, which are transferable to any type of corset, will serve as a firm foundation for future adventures in corset making:

• Tracing, marking & cutting
• Preparing your fabric and using fashion fabric
• Basting fabric to coutil
• Sewing pieces together
• Creating channels and inserting spiral/steel boning
• Covering and inserting the busk
• Eyelets and lacing techniques

The following will be provided on the course: Boning; Coutil; Eyelets; Corset String; Busks; Card and Thread. Students will be expected to bring their own corset material to the sessions as this will be specific to their individual taste.

At the end of the workshop the students will have learnt how to make a traditional corset in contemporary fabric and also be able to take away a finished corset in their size (or standard industry size 10/12).

How will the course be delivered?

Through classroom based activities alongside a tutor and other delegates at a similar level.

Course Entry Criteria

A practical understanding of basic hand and machine sewing is essential and knowledge of garment construction techniques such as cutting on the bias grain, pattern making and sewing terminology would be beneficial.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

You will receive a Blackburn College Certificate of Attendance (and a completed corset) upon successful completion of the training.

What can I do next?

Other creative courses can be viewed here or speak to your course tutor upon completion.

How much does it cost?

This 16 hour course is priced at £200.00 per delegate and this includes all tuition (all of the above details parts)

(prices are subject to change)