Online course in Haute Couture Tailoring techniques

This is an intermediate level activity, which is part of the course programming of the tailoring itinerary, and which can be carried out either as part of the proposed plan, or as an independent initiative. The programme content proposes an approximation to the specific methods used in the tailoring ateliers of the Balenciaga House and will, specifically, look at how to make certain elements of a check wool jacket.

 

INSTRUCTOR: JAVIER MARTÍN

PRACTICAL INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Dates and duration: From January 12 to February 1, 2026. Total estimated dedication of 25 hours.

Times: Each participant will have the possibility of organising their schedule to develop the exercises proposed according to the estimated time required and within the dates established for each module. The tutorial sessions, for their part, will take place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (Spanish time) and will have a duration of 50 minutes.

For: Students or people holding qualifications in Fashion Design, Pattern Design and/or Dressmaking, fashion professionals, and all those interested in starting to learn Haute Couture tailoring techniques. Especially indicated for people who have previously completed the introductory course in haute couture tailoring techniques organized by the Museum and who want to continue delving into them.

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 an essential requirement to participate in the call, it will be favourably valued to have completed the initiation level course of this itinerary.

Registration: Registration will be open from the date on which the masterclass is announced until December 15 (inclusive, at 14:00), and those wishing to participate must complete the online registration form. Candidates are required to submit a curriculum vitae specifying their training and experience in the world of fashion, as well as a motivation letter stating why the candidate wishes to participate in the activity and their connection to its content. Applications which are incomplete or received after the given deadline will not be accepted.

Number of participants: The maximum number of participants will be 30 people. The participants will be selected based on the required documentation and place allocations will be communicated from December 18.

Language: The audiovisual materials are in Spanish, but all the practical work is demonstrated through role-play, making it possible to follow the exercises. Tutorials are held in two different groups and languages, Spanish and English. 

Price: 340 euros.

The price includes the materials and their shipment to mainland Spain for proceeding with the exercises. The Museum will provide a kit of the necessary material for each participant, consisting of wool fabric, interfacing, galloon trim, as well as the pattern, which will be sent to the address provided before the course start date.

In addition to the registration fee, people living outside mainland Spain will also have to pay the corresponding cost of shipment which is, depending on the destination, as follows:

Balearic Islands: 18.00 euros
Canary Islands: 30.00 euros

For participants residing in EU zones other than those listed and, similarly, those living outside the EU, the Museum will provide the criteria and requirements for acquiring the necessary material in their corresponding countries. In such cases, the cost of registration will be 320 euros.

The participants, for their part, must equip themselves with the basic sewing tools (needles, pins, measuring tape, tailor’s chalk, etc.), a set square, sewing machine, iron, pressing cloth, pad cushion for pressing and a dummy, as well as a computer and/or tablet and an internet connection so that they can watch the audiovisuals and attend the online tutorials. 

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

**Any discount that may apply 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 enrolment.

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: Tel. 943 00 47 77 / @. info@fbalenciaga.com

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