Haute couture techniques

The course programme of Haute Couture techniques promoted by the Museum in recent years seeks to spread the values and, principally, the techniques of Cristóbal Balenciaga adapted to the context of today’s fashion. 

Intensive practical courses run by highly qualified professionals which take place entirety at the museum offering participants an immersion in the Balenciaga universe. Added to this are the new online training options made possible by digital tools.

The programme offers three different itineraries: tailoring, fantasy and embroidery. It also comes in different levels of accomplishment enabling the participants to gradually improve their technical skills, with a total estimated dedication of 200 hours.

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Haute couture techniques

ADVANCED COURSE IN FANTASY HAUTE COUTURE TECHNIQUES

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In an interest to promote excellence and greater technical knowledge in the professional fashion sector, the museum presents this advanced course in the specific methods used by workers at the Balenciaga Maison’s fantasy ateliers.

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Haute couture techniques

ADVANCED COURSE IN TAILORING HAUTE COUTURE TECHNIQUES

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With the intention of promoting technical transmission aimed not only at highlighting the immaterial aspects of Cristóbal Balenciaga's know-how, but also at making this knowledge available to a new generation of fashion professionals, the museum presents this advanced course in the specific methods used in the couturier's tailoring ateliers.

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Haute couture techniques

INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN TAILORING HAUTE COUTURE TECHNIQUES

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This course proposes an approximation to the specific methods used in the tailoring ateliers at the Balenciaga House. The sessions will include demonstrations of the maison sewing and ironing techniques; furthermore, aiming to convey these practical skills to the students, they will complete several exercises placing special emphasis on
working with wool fabric and on the steps required to produce a handmade collar and lapel.

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Haute couture techniques

INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN FANTASY HAUTE COUTURE TECHNIQUES

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This course proposes an approximation to the specific methods used in the fantasy ateliers at the Balenciaga House. The sessions will include demonstrations of the Maison sewing and ironing techniques; furthermore, aiming to convey these practical skills to the students, they will complete several exercises placing special emphasis on working with taffeta and lace fabric.

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