L-R) Black flapper dress, c. 1927; Panne velvet, rhinestones, crystal beads, seed pearls, and sequins; Designer: Unknown; Gift of Francis B. Hurt, SDHC 88.39. Scaasi Cocktail Dress, 1986; Cotton and synthetic silk; Designer: Arnold Scaasi; Gift of Euphemia Davis, SDHC 99.5.1. Mary McFadden Evening Gown, 1977-78; Synthetic satin and organza; Designer: Mary McFadden; Collection of the San Diego History Center, Gift of Encore La Jolla, SDHC 99.26.1. Thai Silk 2-piece Jacket and Skirt, c. 1960-65; Designer: Patricia Ladner; Silk; Gift of Patricia Ladner, SDHC 95.14.3a-b
FASHION REDUX DEMONSTRATIONS
Join professors and students from the Mesa College School of Fashion & Design in the Fashion Redux: 90 Years of Fashion gallery as they demonstrate the beauty and skill behind creating fabulous works of fashion.
Upcoming Fashion Demonstrations:
Computer Pattern Design: Learn how computer software can assist you in creating patterns for fit or creativity. Windows or Macintosh.
- May 19: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fabric Jewelry Techniques: See how to make fabulous beaded necklaces from strips of fabric, neoprene, and floral wire.
- May 22, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Beading: Learn about decorating the surface of a garment by sewing beads onto a fabric foundation.
- May 27, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Upcycling: Draping with recycled garments demonstrated with Jocelyn Saucedo
- May 29, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Nuno Felting: The art of creating fabric from wool and silk. An artistic take on felting, the oldest known textile.
- June 9, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fashion Sketching: See how the fashion figure is drawn and come watch a Mesa Fashion student at work as she sketches fashion designs.
- June 23, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
