COURS DE TECHNIQUES TAILLEUR EN HAUTE COUTURE : NIVEAU AVANCÉ

With the aim of promoting the transmission of Cristóbal Balenciaga’s technical expertise and making this knowledge accessible to a new generation of fashion professionals, the museum is presenting this advanced course, which focuses on the specific methods used in the couturier’s tailoring workshops.

The five-day course includes demonstrations of the sewing and ironing techniques characteristic of the Balenciaga House. Furthermore, to ensure that participants acquire practical skills, they will work on making a half-jacket from an ensemble created at the Maison in Paris. Specifically, this is a model in blue and white twill wool with a ‘quadrillé’ pattern, dated February 1966 and belonging to the museum’s collection, which is an excellent example of the couturier’s rigorous technical mastery.

The various exercises proposed place particular emphasis on the treatment of finishes specific to tailoring fabrics, as well as on the techniques and processes required for the handcrafted construction of a checked fabric jacket with Japanese sleeves and flap pockets. Particular attention will be paid to correctly adapting the pattern to the fabric’s design, in order to preserve the harmony and continuity of the check pattern.

 

INSTRUCTOR: Javier Martín

PRACTICAL INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Dates and duration: From June 22 to 26, 2026.

Times: 10:00 to 14:00 and 15:00 to 18:00. Total dedication: 35 hours.

Intended for: Those holding qualifications in Fashion Design, Pattern Design and/or Dressmaking, fashion professionals, and all those interested in gaining deeper knowledge of haute couture tailoring techniques. Especially recommended for people who have previously completed the initiation or/and the intermediate course in Haute Couture Tailoring Techniques organised by the museum.

Requirements: Those interested in participating must be able to prove that they have prior knowledge of haute couture techniques and that they are capable of cutting, basting and sewing a garment. Although it is not a mandatory requirement, prior completion of a course within the same training programme will be viewed favourably.

Registration: Registration will remain open until 15 April (up to and including 2.00 pm Spanish time). Interested parties must complete the online registration form. Applicants must attach a CV detailing their education and experience in the field of fashion, as well as a cover letter explaining their interest in the programme and how it relates to its content. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will be automatically excluded.

Number of participants: The maximum number of participants will be 16 people. The participants will be selected based on the required documentation and place allocations will be communicated from April 30.

Language: The course will be given in Spanish.

Price: 475 euros.

The price includes the materials required to proceed with the exercises, valued at 55 euros. The Museum will provide a kit with the necessary material, including the wool fabric, interfacing, galloon trim, lining and fine batting required to complete the exercises proposed. 

The participants must, in turn, come equipped with basic sewing tools (scissors, pins & needles, thread, measuring tape, tailors chalk, etc.).

*The net registration fee payable to the Cristóbal Balenciaga Foundation is as stated above and, as such, all bank charges are to be borne by the participant.

**Any discount applicable to “friends of the museum” is restricted to those friends who can demonstrate that they have been members for at least two years at the time of registration.

PLACES LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

In the event of failing to meet the minimum number of participants, all interested parties will be informed of the activity cancellation and any registration fees paid will be refunded. 

A certificate of attendance will be issued at the end of the activity.

 

Contact:

T 943 004 777

info@fbalenciaga.com

 

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