Sketch Your First Look

Workshop Description

Workshop Overview

Fashion drawing is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore clothing, experiment with ideas and express your creativity.

But you don't need to be an experienced artist to give it a try.

This three-hour workshop offers a fun and accessible introduction to fashion illustration, allowing you to discover the basic techniques used to represent the fashion figure and draw garments.

We'll begin with a short demonstration of the traditional nine-head fashion croquis, introducing the proportions and simplified structure of the fashion figure.

You'll learn how to construct a basic fashion skeleton and experiment with drawing the figure using simple guidelines. Tracing paper and figure templates will also be available, allowing you to build confidence at your own pace.

Once you're familiar with the basic figure, we'll move on to clothing.

Using printed garment references and illustration examples, you'll practise sketching different fashion elements, from skirts and tops to dresses and other clothing details.

You'll experiment with simple silhouettes, shapes and garment combinations, gradually becoming more comfortable putting your ideas onto paper.

To finish the workshop, you'll create your own fashion illustration.

Choose between drawing your figure freehand or using a tracing template, then design an outfit and bring it to life with watercolours and other colouring materials.

There are no expectations of technical perfection. This workshop is about having fun, trying something new and enjoying the creative process.

By the end of the evening, you'll have your own fashion illustration to take home and a few new drawing techniques to continue practising.

Who Is This Workshop For?

This workshop is open to everyone, regardless of previous experience in drawing, fashion or design.

It's particularly suitable if you:

• Have always wanted to try fashion illustration but don't know where to begin.
• Enjoy fashion, art or other creative activities.
• Want to learn how designers draw the fashion figure and sketch clothing.
• Are curious about fashion design and would like to experience a small part of the creative process.
• Want to experiment with pencils, watercolours and illustration techniques.
• Are looking for a relaxed and enjoyable creative activity.
• Simply want to spend an evening drawing, experimenting and making something of your own.

No previous drawing skills are necessary.

Key Information

What You'll Explore

Introduction to the Fashion Figure

Discover the traditional nine-head fashion croquis and learn how basic proportions are used to construct a fashion figure.

Through a simple demonstration, you'll explore the fashion skeleton, body structure and guidelines used to create a standing pose.

You'll also have access to tracing paper and figure templates to help you practise and develop confidence.

Drawing Fashion Garments

Explore how clothing can be illustrated on the fashion figure.

Using a selection of printed garment references, you'll practise drawing skirts, tops, dresses and other clothing details through short, guided sketching exercises.

Experiment with different shapes and silhouettes while discovering how simple lines can communicate fashion ideas.

Create Your Own Fashion Look

Bring everything together by creating your own illustrated outfit.

Choose a fashion figure, either drawn freehand or traced, and experiment with different garment combinations to design a complete look.

Finish your illustration using watercolours, pencils or other colouring materials, adding your own creative touches.

What You'll Take Away

By the end of the workshop, you'll have:

• Discovered the basic proportions of the nine-head fashion croquis.
• Practised constructing a simple fashion figure.
• Explored introductory techniques for sketching clothing and garment details.
• Experimented with drawing and colouring materials.
• Created your own fashion illustration to take home.
• Gained a creative exercise you can continue exploring independently.

Most importantly, you'll have had the opportunity to experiment with fashion drawing in a welcoming environment, without the pressure of producing a perfect result.

How the Workshop Works

This is a relaxed, beginner-friendly creative experience rather than a formal drawing class.

We'll begin with a short introduction and live demonstration, followed by simple guided exercises that allow you to experiment with the fashion figure and different garment shapes.

You'll then have time to develop your own illustration, with guidance available throughout the session.

Tracing templates, printed references and drawing materials will be provided, so everyone can participate at their own pace.

Whether you prefer to experiment freely or follow the demonstrations more closely, you're encouraged to enjoy the process and explore your own ideas.

All materials will be ready when you arrive, and a complimentary light beverage is included.

Just bring your curiosity. We'll provide the rest.

Materials & Equipment

Everything you need to participate will be provided by BFFI.

Workshop materials include:

• Drawing paper and tracing paper
• Printed fashion croquis and figure templates
• Garment reference sheets and illustration examples
• Graphite pencils and erasers
• Fineliner pens
• Coloured pencils and markers
• Watercolour paints and brushes
• Paper for your final illustration

You're welcome to bring your own favourite drawing materials, although no additional supplies are required.

Workshop Fees & Registration

Workshop Fee

Maximum 200 RON per participant - final price to be announced

Your ticket will include:

• A three-hour guided fashion drawing workshop
• An introduction to the nine-head fashion figure
• Live drawing demonstrations and practical exercises
• Access to tracing templates and garment references
• All essential drawing and painting materials
• Your completed fashion illustration to take home
• A complimentary light beverage

Upcoming Workshop

Our next Fashion Drawing workshop will take place in Bucharest, with the exact date and venue to be announced.

Places will be limited to a maximum of 20 participants.

Follow BFFI on social media for upcoming dates and registration announcements, or join our waiting list to receive updates.

Workshop Language

BFFI workshops are offered in English or Romanian, depending on participant preferences.

When registering, you'll be able to indicate your preferred language. The workshop will be delivered in the language selected by the majority of registered participants.

The final teaching language will be confirmed ahead of the event.