Draping and Textile Experimentation

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The Draping & Textile Experimentation is an intensive ten-week course that explores draping on the mannequin as a tool for design, construction and material research. Students work directly with fabrics to investigate volume, form and material behaviour, developing an intuitive and experimental approach to garment creation.

The course

Final collection

The Course

The module includes an introductory sewing skills component and is open to students from any background, with or without prior fashion training experience.

Alongside draping practice, the course introduces textile experimentation and surface research, including natural dyeing and material exploration, fostering a process-driven sensibility where experimentation is not a detour but a central part of the design method.

This module can be attended independently or combined with other modules to build a longer learning experience – 20, 30 or 40 weeks.

Final Collection

The module concludes with an experimental draped garment and textile research project, developed through the student’s own material and process exploration.

Application Process

Step 1
Are you inspired and eager to move ahead? First step: book a call with our admission staff. You will receive a Google Meet link.

Step 2
During the meeting your motivation, committment, vision and academic career will be evaluated. If everything is fine, we will get to your second step shortly after.

Step 3
Follow the instructions provided and start turning your craftsmanship Dreams into Reality.

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Explore draping and textile experimentation in Florence through an intuitive, material-driven approach. Perfect for designers, fashion enthusiasts and creatives, this ten-week program develops deep understanding of garment creation, combining sewing skills with hands-on draping practice, natural dyeing and surface research.

Download our brochure today to learn about the curriculum, admissions process, and requirements.