Slow Fashion & Pattern Drafting Classes

A visual artist, Larisse shares her 20 year fashion industry experience (including 5 years of production Tailoring in London). Larisse has tutored art and pattern drafting over the last 15 years at NMIT, and delights in sharing her accumulated knowledge in fun and relaxed classes. Giving you the industry 'cheat techniques to make your pattern drafting / sewing experience more simple'. Her on the spot, creative problem solving helps students see possibilities unimagined previously, helping each achieve their unique style. Supporting, enhancing and elevating individual 'self'.

  • Larisse Hall Award Winning Light Artist and Art Classes New Zealand

    Slow Fashion - Basic Pattern Drafting Classes

    $235 2-Day Workshops or Weekly Class Sessions (Choose to suit your life / timetable)

    Commence your slow fashion pattern-drafting journey with any of the classes offered.

    Suitable for an absolute beginner, the home sewer or industry professionals this relaxed class teaches you pattern drafting and easy fit techniques to create clothes you love!

    Endorse slow fashion and start creating your forever wardrobe today!

    Suitable for all experience levels

    Refreshments included.

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    Slow Fashion, 2-Day Creations (NMIT)

    $250 2-Day Workshop

    9.30am - 4pm.

    Create a one-off clothing item you love, in this fun and relaxed class. You will use sourced fabrics of your choice, that you love, in this easy to make two-day workshop.

    Choose from three versions: create a dress, create a sweat top, or create lounge-style pants. Use production patterns for easy cutting and sewing. Leave with your cherished ‘one-off’ garment of choice.

    Suitable for all experience levels.

    Refreshments included.

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  • Larisse Hall Award Winning Light Artist and Art Classes New Zealand

    Jacket Pattern Class

    $250 3 x 2-Day Workshops

    9.30am - 4pm.

    This advanced class is split into three 2-day workshops. You will learn how to draft a tailored jacket that is individually styled and fitted to you, for you.

    Draft 2-piece sleeves, pitched correctly for comfort and visual appeal along with other styling / finishing details to make this jacket tailored and yours.

    Completion of our basic pattern course is required prior to attending this class.

    Refreshments included

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  • Larisse Hall Award Winning Light Artist and Art Classes New Zealand

    Rug Making As Art

    $135 1-Day Workshop

    10am - 3.30pm

    This fun class is a surprise! Learn the basics of this versatile technique and discover the potential beyond rug making! From wall hanging art to 'shaggy fashion'. Use upcycled garments, leather, and wool to bring your art to life. Opening new worlds of possibilities, using the traditional hook and loop technique, unlock your creative genius without the need for ‘paint’ as we know it.

    Suitable for all experience levels.

    Refreshments included

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What is “Slow Fashion”?

Great question. Slow fashion is the opposite of fast fashion. It encompasses an awareness and approach to fashion that considers the processes and resources required to make clothing. It advocates for buying and or making better-quality garments that will last longer and values fair treatment of people, animals, and the planet along the way. Slow fashion focuses on reducing consumption and production. Making clothes that fit you that you have designed and love, means you will have long lasting wardrobe staples, that you return to time and again. Forever fashion!

Larisse Hall Award Winning Light Artist and Art Classes New Zealand

What Previous Students Say:

  • "I highly recommend Larisse's pattern drafting class! It's a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for slow fashion. The class is perfect for anyone looking to transform their fashion ideas into garments that truly fit. Larisse brings years of experience as both a teacher and a professional in the garment industry, offering invaluable insights and guidance. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of garment construction and the tools to create beautiful, well-fitting pieces."

  • "I have sewn for over 40 years, using store-bought patterns, often disappointed with the end result. These classes, which one can join, when requiring help on any project, have opened the doors for me to express myself my way, while giving me loads of confidence and new skills. I would recommend to anyone, whether you have never sewn or always sewn."

  • "The pattern-making course is well-designed. It uses the close-knit class and Larisse's vast knowledge to create an inspiring and supportive learning environment. I only wish I could attend a class every week!”

  • "I'm amazed that I've actually learned to design my own clothes, and I wasn't even a sewer when I signed up!"

  • “Pattern making classes have been very beneficial to me. I have sewn my own clothes for ever, always using bought patterns and they were okay. Well, I wore them! That was how it was. Now that I have been to Larisse's classes I have a basic pattern that fits Me. I can vary it with fabrics and without fail, most days someone will say "You look great in that dress, where is it from?" It is because now, the neckline sits flat, the fabric glides over my bust and hips. The length of the sleeves and dress is where it should be to flatter me. All of this "tweaking" has come from the classes with Larisse. It is not about the fabric, it is about the fit.”