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The Key to Opening Your Artistic Personality is a Click away!

ESOne Academy proudly features Renowned Academic, Portraitist and Fashion Designer Himali Delapala, with a series of short-training courses under her tutelage, for enthusiasts of art over 16 years of age. This is offered at the luxury of homely comfort, via the online platform Zoom.

These courses are crafted with care, and made to perfection – to bring out your hidden talents, develop your artistic eye and enhance your understanding about the industry; through her years of combined experience as an Academic and practicing Professional, Himali has put forth four modules, that kick-starts the journey of a Designer who looks at excelling across the spectrum of Artistic Expression.

Aims of the Masterclass Series

Art Bullion offers a series of online Masterclasses that are carefully crafted to give an in-depth idea about a few selected artistic disciplines that aims at developing a set of very interesting and important creative skills in individuals:

  • Develop and groom the students with creative skills and analytical ability focusing on the field of Art, Fashion designing and Interior decorating.
  • Provides the know-how, on how to have a good insight about all aspects of the world of Art and Design, and encourage enhancing students’ competencies in this field.
  • Especially courses provide quite a thorough insight to a beginner about these artistic fields in order to get into a university program; or for a home maker who may need to enhance creative skills within themselves.
  • Equips with the basic technical knowledge, research skills and Design skills, to be independent with an interesting course structure that guides and supports the student to be very creative, be original and innovative in thinking and think out-of-the-box, and most importantly to be a one-of-a-kind Designer
    1. Fashion Figure Drawing for Beginners
    2. Fashion Illustration and Sketching
    3. Art Movements – Finding the Artist and the Designer Within You through Inspiration

Benefits

  • Learn the Art of Being Present in this Moment–completing an artwork or a design bring inner joy and satisfaction which imbues renewed energy clearing your mind and enabling a person to focus on making decisions, dealing with stress and situations that seems out of control.
  • Self-Care – during these uncertain times it’s very important to enjoy one’s life and self by engaging in something creative and new. These artistic skills not only put one’s self in a state of peace but also give the ability and the confidence to use this knowledge to deal with stress.
  • Being Happy – these diverse master classes are meant to plant the seeds of nurturing a creative mind that brings nothing. But just happiness. Good creative ideas will stretch your mind to lengths that one gains the confidence by experiencing a pure joy and self-satisfaction.

Who Should Take These Courses?

Anybody above 16 years of age, students after O/Ls and A/Ls, Home makers or even working professionals. Just about anyone who is adventurous enough to journey into his/her own self, and invoke his/her hidden artistic personality.

Limited Seats Available, as Courses Aim to give prioritized attention to small groups. So get in touch with us, to reserve your seat today!

THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO DESIGN FASHION

The 8-week program focus on important and relevant few basic steps one needs to equip with to become a Fashion Designer on your own.
Course Duration:
08 Weeks
Course Fee:
$ 200/-
Pre-requisites
None
Course Commencement:
Saturday from 03 p.m. – 05 p.m.
Duration of the class:
1hr 45 minutes with a 15 minute break
Resource Person:
Himali Delapala
Contact:
Himali: (+94) 070 406 5852
Harry: (+94) 077 735 4373

It also sets the foundation to further experiment and develop the skills on your own if you are to become your own master to pursue your dream of becoming a fashion designer and launch your own business or to work freelance for a company.

Expected learning outcomes

At the completion of the masterclass, students are expected to be able to;

Develop sketches and illustrations based on a template to convey design concepts, styling details and moods.
Basic understanding of fabrics
Understand the elements of Fashion
A basic knowledge on garment detailing and various garment silhouettes
The dynamics of finding inspiration to develop design ideas
At the competition of the course, develop your own Fashion Design of course!!
Course Content
Week 1 - Introduction to Fashion figure drawing and drawing based on a template. (Video Lesson)
Week 2 - Introduction to Fashion Flat sketches based on a template. (Video Lesson)
Week 3 - Basics of Fabrics (PPT)
Week 4 - Elements of Fashion Design – introduction to proportion and scale, balance, unity (harmony), rhythm, and emphasis. (PPT)
Week 5 - Sleeves and Collars (PPT)
Week 6 - Introduction to Fashion Silhouettes (PPT)
Week 7 - How to be inspired (PPT)
Week 8 - Create your own Fashion Design – Students working on their own guided by the lecturer
Materials

To take part in the online class lessons you will need

  • An up-to-date version of the Google Chrome web browser
  • Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended)
  • Webcam
  • Strong Internet connection

Following materials are an absolute must in order to fully participate in the classroom as this course is based on 100% practical lessons

  • A3 paper / Sketchbook / Water Color Papers
  • A4 paper / Sketchbook / Water Color Papers
  • Pencil sharpener and 1 rubber
  • A selection of drawing pencils - H, HB, 2B, 4B(and mechanical pencils also)
  • Pencil sharpener and 1 rubber
  • A mixture of drawing materials you prefer to draw with; color pencils, Watercolors, color Markers, pencils and Ink pens etc.
Non-refundable fee to be paid in full when registering into the course. In order to confirm the registration you will receive a payment receipt signed by the ESOne.

FASHION FIGURE DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS

This would be the very 1st stepping stone for those who want to develop skills to become a fashion Designer. This masterclass offers the required training process to understand the human figure and translate that into a fashion figure.
Course Duration:
08 Weeks
Course Fee:
$ 200/-
Pre-requisites
None
Course Commencement:
Saturday from 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Duration of the class:
2 hours with 15 minute break
Resource Person:
Himali Delapala
Contact:
Himali: (+94) 070 406 5852
Harry: (+94) 077 735 4373

Throughout the program participant is provided with the knowledge and skills through practical exercises and examples. Emphasis would be on understanding the basic dynamics of fashion figure drawing and developing and identifying your own style of fashion figure

Expected learning outcomes

At the completion of the masterclass, students are expected to be able to;

Understand the human figure and adopt the proportions of the body and its components to the required dimensions for sketching a fashion figure
Introducing the anatomical study of the human form in fashionable poses and positions
Have the ability to draw and develop the entire figure in various positions and poses
Have the ability to understand the laws of balance, gravity and rhythm
To crate one’s own fashion figure to an interesting style unique to an individual
Course Content
Week 1 - 9 Heads theory – Fashion figure (Female), front view
Week 2 - Fashion figure (Female), back view
Week 3 - Fashion figure (Female), side view / Launch of 1st assessment
Week 4 - Fashion figure (Female), there quarter view
Week 5 - Fashion figure (Male), front and back
Week 6 - Drawing the Nose, Mouth and eyes
Week 7 - Drawing Hands, Arms, Feet and Legs
Week 8 - Drawing the full face (Front, side view and three quarter view)
  • Introduction to shading techniques
  • Launch of Final assessment -Develop your on stylized fashion figure (free hand or using the croquis)
Materials

To take part in the online class lessons you will need

  • An up-to-date version of the Google Chrome web browser
  • Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended)
  • Webcam
  • Strong Internet connection

Following materials are an absolute must in order to fully participate in the classroom as this course is based on 100% practical lessons

  • A3/A4 paper/sketchbook
  • A selection of drawing pencils - H, HB, 2B, 4B (and mechanical pencils also)
  • Pencil sharpener and 1 rubber
Non-refundable fee to be paid in full when registering into the course. In order to confirm the registration you will receive a payment receipt signed by the ESOne.

FASHION SKECTHING AND ILLUSTATION

An interesting short course to develop your illustration skills in the fashion field. The 8 week course explores different approaches in the art of sketching and Illustration, and key elements to Fashion Designing.
Course Duration:
08 Weeks
Course Fee:
$ 200/-
Pre-requisites
Fashion Figure drawing for beginners
Course Commencement:
Sundays - from 10 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.
Duration of the class:
1hr 45 minutes with a 15 minute break
Resource Person:
Himali Delapala
Contact:
Himali: (+94) 070 406 5852
Harry: (+94) 077 735 4373

The course is designed to train you to how to draw a complete garment ensemble with relevant coloring and sketching techniques. It also teaches you to draw key elements of garment silhouettes and garment details such as collars, pleats, gathers drapes and sleeves etc. which are integral parts of Fashion design.

You will also learn to use different color mediums, experiment with various styles and techniques of drawing which eventually lead you to identify your own unique style of drawing and illustration.

Every single week is a practical lesson to enhance your drawing abilities and the assignments will be critiqued one-to-one by the instructor. Overall it’s a super fun ride for anybody who loves fashion and drawing!

By the completion, not only have you gained confidence and the required training to art of Fashion Illustration, but will also be equipped with the knowledge to develop a quality portfolio that can be presented either to apply for a job or to apply to a university to further study in fashion design.

Expected learning outcomes

At the completion of the masterclass, students are expected to be able to;

Develop sketches and illustrations to convey design concepts, styling details and moods
Have the ability to colour render fashion figures in rapid sketches and movements
Confidence to try out different colour mediums and come up with a unique style on your own
Have the ability to sketch and colour render fabric movement, fabric draping and light reflections to showcase texture
A thorough knowledge on garment detailing and various garment silhouettes
Develop an interesting style of sketching unique to individual selves
Course Content
Week 1 - Introduction to tools and equipment / shading with Graphite or Soft pencils
Week 2 - Fashion poses, basic rendering techniques using soft pencil or Graphite
Week 3 - Introduction to basic Rendering and Shading techniques using different colour mediums
Week 4 - Freehand garment drawings
Week 5 - Fashion stylized head using soft pencil or Graphite
Week 6 - Introduction to garment details
Week 7 - Introduction to garment silhouettes
  • How to draw drapes and different fabric textures using Graphite, Soft pencils or different mediums
Week 8 - Launch of Final assessment – Students own complete garment design illustration
Materials

To take part in the online class lessons you will need

  • An up-to-date version of the Google Chrome web browser
  • Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended)
  • Webcam
  • Strong Internet connection

Following materials are an absolute must in order to fully participate in the classroom as this course is based on 100% practical lessons

  • A3/A4 paper/sketchbook/Water Color Papers
  • A selection of drawing pencils - H, HB, 2B, 4B (and mechanical pencils also)
  • Pencil sharpener and 1 rubber
  • A mixture of drawing materials you prefer to draw with; color pencils, Watercolors, color Markers, pencils and Ink pens etc.
Non-refundable fee to be paid in full when registering into the course. In order to confirm the registration you will receive a payment receipt signed by the ESOne.

ART MOVEMENTS – Their Influence to Find the Designer Within

This masterclass is carefully designed for all those who have the passion for creativity and the Arts. Anyone who wants to either pursue a career or even a hobby in the line of designing Textile, Clothing, jewelry, furniture, ceramics, basketry, Graphics or any other artistic craft or even interior designing and Visual Arts can be hugely influenced by learning about the following 4 Art movements: Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Pop Art and the Arts and Crafts movement
Course Duration:
08 Weeks
Course Fee:
$ 200/-
Pre-requisites
Fashion Figure drawing for beginners
Course Commencement:
Saturday - from 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Duration of the class:
2 hours with 15 minute break
Resource Person:
Himali Delapala
Contact:
Himali: (+94) 070 406 5852
Harry: (+94) 077 735 4373

Students are given a theory lesson to introduce the movement, its origin, the designers who pioneered the style and the modern day designs influenced by the movement. The following week would be a practical lesson where the student gets to design something with the support of the lecture.

The course aims to help the students to find their own style and navigate the discipline, and to further develop their creativity using their acquired knowledge about these Art movements.

Expected learning outcomes

At the completion of the masterclass, students are expected to be able to;

Have the ability to understand and reflect how people have evolved from the past, the way they have perceived life and how creative people translated life through their creative works
To be able to reflect and understand further about rich and fundamental strands of human culture
To understand our past and its relationship to our present, as it is said that “act of making art is one of humanity’s most ubiquitous activities”
Learning about diversity of Art as a broader subject will encourage self-expression and build a sense of individual identity
Ability to critical thinking in order to interpret the world around us in a very positive light
Knowledge of various techniques, materials and methods used by different artists throughout the years of the past; based on these various artistic movements and be inspired to build your own unique style of work
Course Content
Week 1 - ‘Art Nouveau’ – PPT
Week 2 - Classwork – Develop your artwork/Designer based on Art Nouveau movement
  • Launch of final project
Week 3 - ‘Art Deco’ – PPT
Week 4 - Classwork – Develop your artwork/Designer based on Art Deco movement
Week 5 - ‘Pop Art’ – PPT
Week 6 - Classwork – Develop your artwork/Designer based on Pop Art movement
Week 7 - The Arts & Crafts movement
Week 8 - Final Assessment critique
Materials

To take part in the online class lessons you will need

  • An up-to-date version of the Google Chrome web browser
  • Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended)
  • Webcam
  • Strong Internet connection

Following materials are an absolute must in order to fully participate in the classroom as this course is based on 100% practical lessons

  • A3/A4 paper sketchbook
  • A selection of drawing pencils or Graphite pencils - H, HB, 2B, 4B (and mechanical pencils also)
  • Pencil sharpener and 1 rubber
  • Colour pencils or any other colour medium of your choice
Non-refundable fee to be paid in full when registering into the course. In order to confirm the registration you will receive a payment receipt signed by the ESOne.