SoFA this Summer!

Thinking of ways to make your summer more productive? Check out SoFA's summer programs - there's a program for you, as well as the kids at home, to help channel all that creative energy!

SoFA Design Institute, the Philippines’ first specialized fashion and design college, brings you a whole slew of design workshops:

The SoFA Fashion Design Boot Camp for Teens is where budding fashion designers spring into action! This intensive 1-month long summer program gives an introduction into the world of Fashion Design. This program, which meets on a daily basis for a month duration, will walk aspiring designers through the steps of the creative process from inspiration, conceptualization, design combined with hands-on activites in sewing & construction, field and exposure trips. Students will be able to experience what life as a fashion designer entails while gaining basic fashion and design knowledge and skills. This program is aimed for teens 13 to 18 years old. Runs from March 26 to April 27.

Fashion Photography Workshop by Raymund Isaac gives you the opportunity to learn from one of the Philippines’ photography masters. Learn how to work settings and equipment according to themes and environments to achieve editorial worthy output. This 6-session workshop begins April 21.

SoFA also has its regular Summer Workshop Offerings such as:

SoFA Kids Fashion Camp Immerse your little fashion tots in chic creative endeavors. This 8-session workshop covers jewelry making, t-shirt designing, denim deconstruction and other ingenious creative outputs will begin on March 20. For ages 6 to 12 years old.

Basic and Advanced Makeup Techniques Artistry has gone beyond the confines of canvas and fabrics. Many Filipina women are getting into the discipline of makeup artistry, so this summer, SoFA is offering a comprehensive 4-session Basic Make up Techniques workshop which include topics like prepping, blending and experimenting the face with day time and night time looks. Starts May 5. For the established practitioner looking into updating their skills, Advanced Make up Techniques which will begin on May 7 might be the boost they’re looking for to address their needs.

For budding designers who are interested in getting into the craft, we’re offering basic design foundation classes such as Designing and Constructing Your Own Clothes and Illustration for Beginners. Both workshops will begin March 17 respectively.

SoFA School of Interior Design offers the following Summer Workshops:

All this free time may just be your chance to do a bit of sprucing up at home. Tap the creative and resourceful genius in you by enrolling in Renovating on a Budget. Familiarize yourself with essential decorating knowledge and practical knacks that will help you save on your next home renovation.

Personally plan and decorate for your house parties from here on. Be acquainted with the essential how-to’s and what-not’s of event planning and decoration with the 4-session workshop on Entertaining in Style.

Interior design knowledge need not be confined within the home. Merge your design and business slants with SoFA’s 6-session workshop on Visual Merchandising

Expecting parents and bride-to-be’s need not worry where to begin! SoFA is offering a comprehensive 6-session workshop on Nursery Design and a basic 4-session course on Designing Your Dream Wedding Environment.

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Hobbyists and professionals need not have a background in Fashion or Interior Design to enroll. You may call the Admissions Office at 4784622 loc. 115/103 or email admissions@sofamanila.com for more information on schedules, rates and other workshop details.

SCHEDULES and FEES:

Fashion Design Boot Camp for Teens
An intensive daily 1-month long program
March 26- April 27, Mon-Fri, 2-6pm (MWF) 9-1pm (TTH).
PHP 30,000

Kids Fashion Camp
March 20- April 19, Tues and Thurs, 9-12nn.
PHP 4,000-8,000

Designing and Constructing Your Own Clothes
March 17- April 21, every Saturday, 9-4pm.
PHP 9,500

Fashion Illustration for Beginners
March 17-April 28, every Saturday, 12-4pm.
PHP 9,500

Basic Makeup
May 5 – May 26, every Saturday, 9-4pm.
PHP 12,500

Advanced Makeup
May 7- May 23, Monday and Wednesday, 4-7pm.
PHP 9,500

Fashion Photography
April 21 – May 26, every Saturday, 9-12nn.
PHP 15,000

Interior Design Workshops
Schedule TBA
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Contact SoFA Design Institute 

Nika Daffon 

Communications and Admissions Department 

Tel: 478-4622 loc. 103 

Email: admissions@sofamanila.com

SoFA Fashion Capsules Series

Finding yourself daydreaming about an exciting life working as a model, designing clothes or jewelry, conceptualizing fashion events or being a stylist to the stars while in your office cubicle, listening to your Theology professor or in between housewifey chores? Here's another reason to look forward to weekends when you are free of your weekday responsibilites: Saturday classes at The School of Fashion & the Arts via their SoFA Fashion Capsules Series.

The School of Fashion & the Arts invites you to meet, greet and learn from the country's top fashion experts and celebrities through a rare series of 1-day lectures & workshops. Classes will be conducted each Saturday from February to April. Get inspired as they reveal their tips, trade secrets, and insider experiences from various fields of creative work such as fashion design, photography, modeling, retail, events and styling.

Here is a complete list of workshops and schedules. Participation Fee is Php 1,750 inclusive of materials and official SoFA certificate signed by guest mentor.

Fashion Photography with RAYMUND ISAAC – Feb 26

Delve into the world of Fashion Photography through the eyes of noteable photographer Raymund Isaac. Learn how he captures priceless and amazing images.

What you will learn:
-How to sell an image & present a product
-Photographic styles for makeup, styling & lighting
-Lighting techniques for Fashion
-Cheat Codes for Pictorials
-Actual Shoot Demonstration
-Formulas for shooting fashion

Preparing for a Photoshoot with MARINA BENIPAYO – March 5

Acclaimed professional model, Marina Benipayo shares her secrets to success and how she continues to be one of the country’s most sought after fashion models.

What you will learn:
-How to internalize before a shoot
-Do’s and Don’ts in photoshoots
-Model’s Emergency kit: basic necessities in your bag
-Preparing poses for your body & face type
-Understanding photographer’s directions
-Working with clients and responding to their requirements

Enter the World of Fashion Design with DONG OMAGA-DIAZ – March 12

Fashion & Design Council of the Philippines (FDCP) former President, Dong Omaga-Diaz gives you access into his world. Find out if you have what it takes to be a fashion designer and learn about the creative design process.

What you will learn:
-Conceptualizing and sourcing for design inspiration
-From inspiration to materials sourcing
-Translating your inspiration to an actual collection
-The Role of Fashion Shows and Advertising
-Who’s who in the world of Philippine Fashion

Developing a Fashion Brand with RONALD PINEDA OF F&H – March 19

Yearning to start your own brand? Learn from the founder and president of Folded & Hung as he shares trade secrets and helpful tips to be a successful fashion retailer.

What you will learn:
-Strategies on building a fashion brand
-Grow your bazaar/tiangge brand to a wide scale mass retail label.
-First hand advice and experience on what made the F&H brand
-Advice & trade secrets of fashion retail
-Insights on the current state of the Phil. Retail Landscape

Creative Idea Conceptualization with ROBBY CARMONA – March 26

Visionary fashion & event director Robby Carmona gives you a peek into his creative process. Squeeze out those creative, unique fashion juices to hone your thought patterns and stimulate new perspectives.

What you will learn:
-Concretizing your big idea
-Mind Mapping and Visioning Exercises
-Learn to brainstorm and motivate your team
-Extract new & forward perspectives
-Thinking out of the box and producing results

Celebrity Fashion Styling with ALYANNA MARTINEZ – April 9

Have a glimpse of the Celebrity Fashion Stylist’s life. Learn first hand from Alyanna Martinez stylist to stars such as Ruffa Gutierrez, Miriam Quiambao, Maricar Reyes, Solenn Heusaff & more. Find out how to be a stylist yourself and gain inside access to the secrets of the trade.

What you will learn:
-Jumpstart your styling career
-Different styling job opportunities
-Building a strong portfolio to win the job
-PR skills to bag a client
-Various styling techniques and secrets
-Plus option to join a 1-day internship with an actual photoshoot

Jewelry Design with CANDY DIZON– April 16

Introduce yourself to the dazzling world of jewelry from one of the country’s premiere jewelers Candy Dizon of Jul B. Dizon in this rare opportunity. Their pieces have adorned countless celebrities and magazine covers such as Kris Aquino and Lucy Torres-Gomez. Educate yourself with the basic principles of jewelry design and the production process. See if you have what it takes to be a jewelry designer.

What you will learn:
-The difference between precious, semiprecious and costume jewelry
-Where to source for stones and precious metals
-Kinds of stones and metals
-An overview of the Philippine Jewelry Industry
-Basic design tools and principles
-Collection Development
-Jewelry production process

Discounts offered if you enroll in multiple classes.
Limited seats only. Reserve now!
For more information, please call SoFA at 8928807 loc 103/4.