| Fashion Business Inc. Presents: 
Basic Flats Class
on ILLUSTRATOR
January 19, 26
10am - 2pm
Learn to draw flats in Adobe Illustrator in 8 hours!
The first session is Tuesday, January 19th, and the second is the following Tuesday, January the 26th.
1st Session: (JANUARY 19)
* User interface and toolset
* Image basics
* Basic keyboard commands
* Shape drawing
* Pen tool intro
* Drawing different line types
2nd Session: (JANUARY 26)
* Importing scans and tracing them
* Creating and applying different stitch patterns
* Using fills
* Layer management
* Using text
* Exporting to .jpg and .pdf
This is a hands on class!
We will use exercises/tutorials as a vehicle for learning the program.
Our workstations have Illustrator CS3 on them, but we encourage you to work from your own laptop if you have the software, (Adobe Illustrator, version 8 to CS4 are acceptable).
Everyone is guaranteed to take the knowledge home with them as work-books with step by step screen captures will be provided as well as CD-ROM's containing all supporting files for you to keep!
Feel free to contact the instructor with any questions you may have!
Instructor:
Chris Schiotis
chris@fashionbizinc.org
http://www.illustratorforfashionpros.com
Seating will be limited to 12 for this class!
Where: 110 E. 9th Street, Suite C786, Los Angeles, CA 90079
Cost: $150/$130 for FBI members
erin@fashionbizinc.org
Register: Click here!
| | Fashion Business Inc. Presents: 
Illustrator Accessories
January 21
1pm - 5pm
Beginners are welcome!
No lengthy boring demonstrations! Learn the software by using it!
This hands-on workshop is four hours.
Learn the basics of vector drawing. In this work shop we will combine the use of shapes and the pen tool to create a library of fashion accessories such as belts, buckles, buttons, shoes and other embellishments.
Outline:
Brief review of Illustrator's user interface and toolset Shape drawing Pen tool intro 3D shapes Saving the 'Library' Additional resources Q&A
A step by step work book with screen captures will be provided for you to take home with you, so you can spend the workshop using Illustrator instead of taking notes. We will also provide a CD-ROM to burn your files to disc so you can take them home with you as well.
We provide work stations (computers), but encourage you to bring your own laptop if you have Illustrator installed on it. You will not need the most current version, but should have at least Illustrator CS (version 11) installed to do all the exercises. Earlier versions do not support the 3D features, but will allow you to do the other exercises.
Class size is limited!
Reserve your seat today!
Where: 110 E. 9th Street, Suite C786, Los Angeles, CA 90079
Cost: $70/$50 for FBI members
erin@fashionbizinc.org
Register:Click here!
| Fashion Business Inc. Presents:
 
Photoshop for Textiles
THURSDAY, Jan 28, Feb 4
2pm - 6pm
Beginners are welcome!
This course requires a basic computer knowledge, (right-click, folder creation, etc... )
The course is broken up into 2 four hour sessions. January 28 and February 4.
Session 1:
A brief review of Photoshop's user interface and tool set
Image basics (Vector vs Raster) Creating our first pattern Complicating the first pattern Offsetting the first pattern, (creating a 'half drop') re-coloring the first pattern
Session 2:
Spot colors (Pantones) Filters and effects Gradients Trapping and other print issues Additional resources Looking ahead (expanding our skill-set) - Step by step work books with screen captures of each step are provided along with CD-ROM's containing all supporting files. This workbook and disc are the students to keep!
Class size is limited to 12!
Reserve your seat today!
When: Thursdays, Jan 28, Feb 4, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m.
Where: 110 E. 9th Street, Suite C786, Los Angeles, CA 90079
Cost: $150/$130 for FBI members
erin@fashionbizinc.org
Register: Click here!
| | Fashion Business Inc. Presents:
PAD System Workshop: Computerized Patternmaking
January 28
2pm - 6pm
Subjects include;
1. Why is PAD System so Fast?
2. How do Pattern Measurements Export directly into Excel Tech sheets?
3. What is in PAD System that caused a REVOLUTION!!! in computerized Pattern Making?
4. Why is PAD System so popular in the Pacific Rim of off shore contractors?
5. What is in PAD that causes a 20 minute savings upon every hour in a side-by-side test with Other Pattern CADS?
Learn this and more. Why? to help you and the companies you work for save money using the Fastest Pattern making Software in the World in every time study test performed!
INSTRUCTOR: Kristine Gloviak
Senior Manager (PAD System Operation)
kgloviak@gcldistribution.com
www.padsystem.com
Where: 110 E. 9th Street, Suite C786, Los Angeles, CA 90079
Cost: $50/$35 for FBI members
erin@fashionbizinc.org
Register: Click here!
| Fashion Business Inc. Presents:
Basic Excel for FASHION
NEW DATE!
SATURDAY, January 309am - 1pm
Beginners are welcome!
This is a hands-on workshop!
In this workshop we will create an invoice from scratch using Microsoft Excel.
Step by step workbooks with screen captures will help us follow along with the instructor as we create a custom invoice with formatting and formulas so that we have a working document at the close of the workshop!
The workbooks are yours to keep! We will also provide a CD-ROM so that you can burn your files to disc and take them with you also! We will provide instruction for this too!
Class Outline: Brief review of the program interface and tool-set Creating the basic layout Formatting cells Formulas Out-putting to .pdf Backing up our files (Burning files to disc)
Seating is limited to 12, so pre-register now and reserve your seat!
All of our stations currently have the latest version of Microsoft Office installed.
This is the software we will be using!
See you there!
When: Saturday, January 30, from 9am to 1pm
Where: 110 E. 9th Street, Suite C786, Los Angeles, CA 90079
Cost: $70/$50 for FBI members
erin@fashionbizinc.org
Register: Click here! | |
| | | Quick Links
213.892.1669
www.fashionbizinc.org
| Upcoming
JANUARY 2010
Workshops!
Labeling Requirements for the Apparel Industry
January 7
6pm-7pm
EDI Bootcamp - Want to Sell to the BIG Retailers
January 9
9am-4pm
Basic Excel for Fashion
January 12
1pm - 5pm
Intermediate Flats Class
January 9, 16
9am-1:00pm
LOS ANGELES: FBI Designer Launch Pad Fashion Show!
Saturday, January 16
5pm
Basic Flats Class on Illustrator
January 19, 26
10am - 2pm
Illustrator Accessories
January 21
1pm - 5pm
Finding the Right Salesperson
Saturday, January 23
9am - 1pm
FBI Members Only Meeting: Important Meeting for Small Business Owners
January 25
6pm-8pm
Photoshop for Textiles
January 28
2pm - 6pm
PAD System Workshop: Computerized Patternmaking
January 28
4pm-6pm
Basic Excel For Fashion
January 30
9am-1pm
Walking Tour of the LA Fashion District
February 10
9am - 5pm
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FBI Designer Launch Pad Fashion Show!
1 of 7 Featured Designer:
Anahi Blue Swimwear
California Market Center
110 E. 9th Street,
13th Floor, Penthouse
Los Angeles, CA 90079
5pm Cocktails,
5:30pm Show
RSVP Here
FBI Members = Free!
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Finding the Right Salesperson!
Saturday, January 23
9am - 1pm
In order to find the right Salesperson it is critical to develop a Sales Plan which outlines your company's. This class will take you through the process, step-by-step. You will understand what position you are in in the marketplace. You will also identify a strategy for your business to target.
You will also be able to determine whether or not your company's message to the retail community is best served by having an "in house" Salesperson, or Independent Salespersons.
You will also know how to set up Contracts for your Salesperson, and much much more!
Please feel free to contact the instructor:
Richard Stern, Rstern4je@aol.com
Register Here!
110 E. 9th Street
Suite C786
Los Angeles, CA 90079
erin@fashionbizinc.org
213.892.1669
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