MASTERCLASS RETREATS IN SCOTLAND




MASTER NEW SKILLS
NURTURE YOUR SOUL
INSPIRE CREATIVITY



"One of the most amazing experiences I've ever had! Gorgeous venue and the course was absolutely incredible."



Margaret, Professional dressmaker - Master Tailoring Series



two-part master tailoring retreat





Our very special Two-Part Master Tailoring Retreat in Scotland includes a Royal Expedition on day 5, at the end of Part 1. The retreat is held at the majestic Ardoe House Hotel & Spa, in the spectacular region of Aberdeenshire. Set in 30 acres of beautiful grounds and only ten minutes from the city of Aberdeen. If you choose to stay at our venue, we've negotiated a 20% discount on all spa treatments plus a special room rate for our guests.




A royal expedition day 5





  • Tour & lunch at Balmoral Castle (Scottish home of HM Queen Elizabeth).
  • Tour and Scotch whiskey tasting at Royal Lochnagar Distillery.
  • Dinner at the famous Rothesay Rooms restaurant (a collaborative project with HRH Prince Charles, Duke of Rothsay’s charity). Dinner includes the full tasting menu with paired wine flights.


A two-part Master Tailoring Retreat, curated to equip you with everything you'll need to design, pattern-draft and make, immaculately tailored, haute couture jackets in both classic and modern styles. We're so excited about this and think you will be too. Whether you're an amateur dressmaker or professional designer, this comprehensive series will completely transform your ability.


Due to COVID-19 we have postponed our summer 2020 Retreat. New dates will be posted shortly.


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PART ONE - MASTER TAILORING RETREAT

DESIGN AN HAUTE COUTURE BLAZER FROM SCRATCH



TOPICS COVERED IN THIS CLASS



In Part 1 learn how to create your own beautiful couture blazer & tuxedo designs. Focusing on professional pattern-drafting, draping techniques and detailed toile (muslin) development.

  • Dart manipulation and drafting different body silhouettes
  • Designing and drafting multiple styles of collars and lapels
  • Designing and drafting various sleeves
  • Designing and drafting various welt pocket styles
  • Detailed toile (muslin) development and draping on the form
  • Construction techniques
  • Custom tailors shoulder pads and sleeve-head-roll


LOCATION: Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeenshire, Scotland


DATE: 4 days + Royal Excursion day 5. New date coming soon


PRICE: $1450 Includes 2-course lunch every day, Royal Excursion day 5, all fabric, muslin, drafting paper, interfacing, lining, notions etc




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PART TWO - MASTER TAILORING RETREAT

MAKING AN HAUTE COUTURE BLAZER





TOPICS COVERED IN THIS CLASS



Following on from Master Tailoring Retreat Part 1 - Students will learn how to construct an immaculately tailored, bespoke jacket with lapels, detailed pockets, fully working sleeve vent and hand-sewn button holes, using traditional couture tailoring techniques combined with modern technology.

  • Toile development
  • Draping on the form
  • Couture tailoring construction - Entire jacket construction includes, welt pockets with flaps, professional set-in sleeves with fully working vent, hand-sewn button holes, custom shoulder pads, custom sleeve-head-roll, selecting the right interfacing, lining, professional pressing methods and so much more!


LOCATION 1: Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeenshire, Scotland


DATE: 5 days. New date coming soon


PRICE: $1550 Includes 2-course lunch every day, all fashion fabric, muslin, drafting paper, interfacing, lining, notions etc






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