Flat Sketching in Adobe Illustrato​r (Basic Flats) in Los Angeles

Saturday, October 15th, 2011

10am till 4:30pm (open Q&A from 4:30pm to 5pm)

This course is for beginners to intermediate skill levels.

This course is a 'hands-on', exercise driven workshop. We start with Illustrator's user interface and toolset and progress quickly from basic shape drawing to actual sketching with the 'pen-tool'.
We will also cover:
· Creating 'libraries' of assets such as buttons and trims
· Basic stitches
· Basic fills
· Pantones and other proprietary color palettes
· Using a croquis as a 'base template' for creating your own flat
· Saving the file so it can be emailed easily and opened by any computer

Step by step workbooks with screen captures of each step along with companion CD-ROM containing supporting files and completed versions of each exercise are provided for each registered trainee to keep, thus insuring the class content goes home with you when class is over.
The images above are samples of the work we do in this course.

Instructor: Chris Schiotis
For more information on this course: http://www.illustratorforfashionpros.com/basic-flats.php

Email questions directly to the instructor: chris@fashionbizinc.org

We start promptly at 10am so please be on time! Allow for traffic!
Upcoming Events!

SAVE THE DATE!
California Dreaming Fashion Show - FBI fundraiser Event
WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011 (6pm - 10pm)

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

Upcoming October FBI Workshops

Upcoming Events at Fashion Business Inc in Los Angeles:

Illustrator for Textile Designers

WHEN: Thursday, October 13, 2011 (11am - 5:30pm)

Course Description

Flat Sketching in Adobe Illustrator (Basic Flats)

WHEN: Saturday, October 15, 2011 (10am - 4:30pm)

Course Description

SAVE THE DATE!
California Dreaming Fashion Show - FBI fundraiser Event
WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011 (6pm - 10pm)


PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

For more FBI events, please check our Events Calendar!

Flat Sketching in Adobe Illustrator - (Basic Flats)

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

10am till 4:30pm (open Q&A from 4:30pm to 5pm)

This course is for beginners to intermediate skill levels. This course is a 'hands-on', exercise driven workshop. We start with Illustrator's user interface and toolset and progress quickly from basic shape drawing to actual sketching with the 'pen-tool'.

We also cover:

· Creating 'libraries' of assets such as buttons and trims

· Basic stitches

· Basic fills

· Pantones and other proprietary color palettes

· Using a croquis as a 'base template' for creating your own flat

· Saving the file so it can be emailed easily and opened by any computer

Step by step workbooks with screen captures of each step along with companion CD-ROM containing supporting files and completed versions of each exercise are provided for each registered trainee to keep, thus insuring the class content goes home with you when class is over. For more information on this course: http://www.illustratorforfashionpros.com/basic-flats.phpEmail questions directly to the instructor: chris@fashionbizinc.org

Date: Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Time: 10:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Event Fee: Members $75 Non-Members $95

Presented By: Chris Schiotis

Basic Illustrator for Textile Design

Other topics discussed include:

· Layer management

· Color fills

· Pantone palettes

· Preparing for output

· and more...

Step by step workbooks with screen captures of each step are provided to facilitate an understanding of the principles. CD-ROM with start files, finished versions of each exercise and supporting files also provided. Additional info can be found at: http://www.illustratorforfashionpros.com Any questions can be directed to chris@fashionbizinc.org

Date: Saturday, April 16th, 2011

Time: 10:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Event Fee: Members $75 Non-Members $95

Presented By: Chris Schiotis

Illustrator for Fashion: Basic Textile Design

Illustrator for Fashion: Basic Textile Design

Saturday, January 29th , 2011
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
· 10am to 11am Brief review of Illustrator's Interface and toolset
· 11 am to 12pm Shape drawing techniques
· 12pm to 1pm Creating our first repeat
1pm to 1:30pm lunch
· 1:30pm to 2:30pm Complicating the repeat
· 2:30pm to 3:30pm Re-coloring the pattern
· 3:30pm to 4pm Pen tool introductory exercises

Other topics discussed include:
· Layer management· Color fills· Pantone palettes· Preparing for output· and more...
Step by step workbooks with screen captures of each step are provided to facilitate an understanding of the principles. CD-ROM with start files, finished versions of each exercise and supporting files also provided.
Additional info can be found at http://www.illustratorforfashionpros.com
Any questions can be directed to chris@fashionbizinc.org

Date: Saturday, Jan. 29th, 2011

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Cost: $75.00 Members (if you bring your Saddleback student ID you will get this price)

$95.00 Non-Members
Instructor: Chris Schiotis

Register: CLICK HERE
ALL SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS MUST BE PREPAID

FBI Illustration for Fashion- Basic Flats

Illustration For Fashion
Basic Flats

Saturday, January 15th, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

10am to 11am Brief review of Illustrator's Interface and toolset
11am to 12pm Shape drawing techniques
12pm to 1pm Pen tool introductory exercises
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1pm to 1:30pm Lunch
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1:30pm to 2:30pm Drawing the basic blouse flat
2:30pm to 3:30pm Basic stitching and ribbing
3:30pm to 4pm Using a croquis as a template

Other topics discussed include:
Layer management
Color fills
Pantone palettes
and more...

Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Chris Schiotis
Cost: $75.00 Members $95.00 Non-Members
Register: CLICK HERE

ALL SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS MUST BE PREPAID

Flats with Illustrator Workshop

Intermediate Flats Using
Adobe Illustrator
Saturday, December 4th, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

10am-11am: Review the basic blouse flat
11am-1pm: Revising the blouse flat
1pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-2:30pm: Additional revisions to the blouse flat
2:30pm-3:30pm: Placing buttons on a path - compound strokes
3:30pm-4pm: Integrating Microsoft Excel - exporting to a line sheet
4pm-4:30pm: Strategizing more complex flats

Other topics discussed include:
· Importing color palettes
· Extending Illustrator's functionality
· Additional resources
· and more...
Step by step workbooks with screen captures of each step are provided to facilitate an understanding of the principles. CD-ROM with start files, finished versions of each exercise and supporting files also provided.

Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Chris Schiotis
Cost: $75.00 Members $95.00 Non-Members
Register: CLICK HERE

ALL SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS MUST BE PREPAID

For more information, visit http://www.illustratorforfashionpros.com or contact chris@fashionbizinc.org

Fashion Business Inc. Webinar, Adobe Flats and Showroom Meeting

Attention all Fashion Business Inc. MEMBERS!

Don't miss out this week's upcoming events!

Tuesday, October 26th, from 2 p.m. to 3.p.m.:
(FREE) Showroom meeting at the FBI: If you are interested in renting a showroom space at the FBI to show your collection, please join the meeting with Frances Harder over possible opportunities.

Thursday, October 28th, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.:
(WEBINAR*) Freelance for profit: As a freelance designer, it is important to understand how to charge for the work you provide.This webinar will explain about the professional different options on payment and the choices when contracting out your talents. Event fee: $15 Member/ $25 Non-Member. *Please e-mail to receive the login information.

Saturday, October 30th, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:
Basic Flats Using Adobe Illustrator at the FBI: Learn to draw flats in Adobe Illustrator in 6 hours! Event fee: $ 75 Member/ $95 Non-Member.
For more information and registration, please visit our website www.fashionbizinc.org or e-mail info@fashionbizinc.org.

Contact: livia@fashionbizinc.org

Fashion Business Inc.
213. 892. 1669

110 E. 9th Street, Suite C-786
Los Angeles, CA 90079

Illustrator and Photoshop for Textile Designers

Illustrator for Textile Designers
October 6th
9:00 am - 3:30 pm

* User interface and toolset Computer Image Basics
* Shape drawing
* Modifying shapes REGISTER Today!
* Creating our First Pattern
* Re-coloring the pattern
* Pen tool intro
* Drawing different line types
* Layer management
*Importing patterns and tracing them
*Use of Pantones
*Automated drawing tools
*Prepping files for print Exporting to .jpg and .pdf
*Intro to D.T.G. printing

PHOTOSHOP for Textile Designers
October 13
9:00 - 3:30 pm

Beginners welcome!

- Brief tour of program user interface and toolset
- Photoshop painting basics
- Layers and coloring techniques
- Creating layered artwork and making it a tile-able pattern
- Filters and Effects
- Re-coloring the pattern
- Creating a 'half-drop'
- Print your textile design to a fabric swatch we will provide using our Brother GT-541 garment printer!

REGISTER Today!

COST:
$75 FBI Members Fashion Business Inc.
$95 Non-Members

LOCATION:

110 E. 9th St., C786
Los Angeles, CA 90079

Excel and Illustrator classes for Fashion

BASIC EXCEL FOR FASHION
June 28th
Monday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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!

MEMBER: $ 50 RESERVE YOUR SEAT
NON-MEMBER: $ 75 AND REGISTER NOW!

Fashion Business Inc.
110 E. 9th Street, C786
Los Angeles, CA 90079

info: (213) 892 -1669
egle@fashionbizinc.org

BASIC FLATS ON ILLUSTRATOR
July 8 & 9
2:00-6:00 PM

REGISTER TODAY !

The first session we will be going over:

* User interface and toolset
* Image basics
* Basic keyboard commands
* Shape drawing
* Pen tool intro
* Drawing different line types


Session two we will be covering:

COST: MEMBER: $75
* Importing scans and tracing them NON-MEMBER: $90
* Creating and applying different stitch patterns
* Using fills
* Layer management
* Using text
* Exporting to .jpg and .pdf

Fashion Business Inc.
110 E. 9th Street, C786
Los Angeles, CA 90079

info: (213) 892 -1669
egle@fashionbizinc.org
chris@fashionbizinc.org
http://www.illustratorforfashionpros.com

Upcoming Fashion Business Inc. Classes

PREPARING FOR MARKET JUNE 9 6:00 - 9:00PM Topics covered... *Tools of Trade *Create your own line sheets *Organize your line and assign style numbers *Purchase orders *..... and ...... Cost: Members $25 / Non-Members $40

Basic Flats on Illustrator You will learn from... User interface and toolset, shape and different line types drawing to Import scans, Create and apply different stitch patterns, layer management and so much more.... Instructor: Chris Schiotis Date: June 10th, 2 -6 pm & June 11th, 2 -6pm Fee: Members $100 / Non-Members $130

TECH PACK CLASS
JUNE 12
9:00 am - 3:00pm

You will learn all about how a garment goes through production...

*What is the information structure in a basic tech pack?
* Learn commands & functions in Excel 2007 to create a tech pack (TP)
* Learn two EZ grade rule formulas to populate measurements
* Decide on the layout & format of your tech pack template
* Understand the construction page and get great sewing
......click to read more...

Illustrator for Textile Designers

Illustrator for Textile Designers

MONDAY, March 29 and TUESDAY, March 30 2pm - 6pm

Learn to draw flats in Adobe Illustrator in 8 hours!
The first session is Monday, March 29th, and the second is the next day, Tuesday, March 30th.
The first session we will be going over:
User interface and toolsetComputer Image BasicsShape drawingModifying shapesCreating our First PatternRe-coloring the patternPen tool introDrawing different line typesLayer management Session two we will be covering:Importing patterns and tracing themUse of PantonesAutomated drawing toolsPrepping files for printExporting to .jpg and .pdfIntro to D.T.G. printing. 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!

As a Special Bonus we will be printing your textile design to your T-shirt, Tote bag or fabric sample! The D.T.G. movement is growing!
Space is limited so register now!

Photoshop & Illustrator Workshop

Distressing Graphics in Photoshop & Illustrator
SATURDAY, March 27, 10am - 2pm
This four hour work shop will examine various methods of creating and applying distress to graphics and images utilizing Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

$65.00 for Saddleback Fashion Students.

• We will also discuss the differences between the two
• Illustrator vs Photoshop
• Creating distress maps
• Importing distress maps
• Applying distress directly to the graphic
• Working around Illustrator's limitations

Location
California Market Center

110 East 9th St. Suite C-786

Los Angeles, CA 90079
213.892.1669

Jacquelyn@fashionbizinc.org

» Register Now!

Illustrator for Technical Designer

Illustrator for Technical Designer
THURSDAYS, February 25, March 4


This two week class/workshop will focus on tasks specific to the position of technical designer such as:
Sketch and/or drawing revisionsCommunication of construction detailsCommunication of correctionsCommunicate positions of measurement Placement of engineered printsPackaging issuesHang tag placementCommunicate 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 C798Los Angeles, CA 90079

213.892.1669
erin@fashionbizinc.org

» Register Now

Finding Salespeople; Pad System; Illustrator; Photoshop, & MORE!

Los Angeles FBI ~ January Workshops ~ 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 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! 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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