FBI Workshops

Los Angeles FBI ~ January Workshops ~ ~ NEW! February Workshops ~ 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 4pm - 6pm PAD's Master Pattern Design, created by a Pattern Maker, can be learned by anyone making manual patterns for precise fittings using draping, muslin & rub downs. Learn how to Transfer PAD files to other CAD Systems. PAD software operates on MAC and Windows platforms. This course will include how to use PAD with other Software (Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Gerber, Lectra, Optitex, etc.) Subjects include: A) Computer Patternmaking, Grading, Marking B) PAD File Transfer to & from GERBER, LECTRA, OPTITEX C) Printing PAD Patterns @ Kinko's via ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR D) Printing PAD Patterns to GERBER or LECTRA Plotter 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 30 9am - 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! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NEW!!!!! FLATS Class! Level 2 SATURDAY, February 20, 27 9am - 1pm This course requires a basic understanding of Illustrator- (If you have taken the basic flats class, then you are ready for this course) The course is broken up into 2 four hour sessions. ~ Course Syllabus ~ Session 1: a brief review of the basics 'drawing the neck' - (create perfect ribbing) modifying the basic blouse integrating Excel - (insert drawing into an Excel line-sheet) Session 2: complicating the basic flat - (making the blouse into a jacket) buttons on a path pattern fills exporting for email - (techniques for formatting to .pdf and .jpg, so the file emails and prints) 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! Pre-register for this class to reserve your seat! Register Here! Attendees that pre-register are automatically entered to win a FREE copy of Illustrator in the box! Second and third place prizes will be awarded as well! Seating will be limited to 12 for this class! 110 E. 9th Street Suite C786 Los Angeles, CA 90079 erin@fashionbizinc.org 213.892.1669 Quick Links 213.892.1669 www.fashionbizinc.org Upcoming JANUARY 2010 Workshops! FBI Members Only Meeting: Important Meeting for Small Business Owners January 25 6pm-8pm Photoshop for Textiles January 28, February 4 2pm - 6pm PAD System Workshop: Computerized Patternmaking January 28 4pm-6pm Basic Excel For Fashion January 30 9am-1pm Swim and Lingerie Fit Class January 30 9:30am - 12:30pm FEBRUARY Photoshop Line Sheets February 6, 13 9am - 1pm Excel Tech Pack Class February 6 9am - 3pm Walking Tour of the LA Fashion District February 10 9am - 5pm Basic Flats Class on Illustrator February 22, 23 10am - 2pm Illustrator for Tech Design February 25, March 4 9am - 1pm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NEW!!!!!!!! Illustrator for Technical Designers FRIDAYS,February 25, March 4 Instructor: Chris Schiotis This two week class/workshop will focus on tasks specific to the position of technical designer such as: Sketch and/or drawing revisions Communication of construction details Communication of corrections Communicate positions of measurement Placement of engineered prints Packaging issues Hang tag placement Communicate color block or areas of logo placement Format and optimize drawings for email Step by step workbooks and companion discs containing all supporting files will be provided. 110 East 9th St. Suite C798 Los Angeles, CA 90079 213.892.1669 erin@fashionbizinc.org » Register Now

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