Were you the little one cutting up your mother’s curtains and drawing on her walls when inspiration struck? Fashion design, patternmaking and sewing sound like crafts that need advanced skills, but at ÜberGlam we bring out the artist in any aspiring designer.
Whether you are dreaming of being SA’s next Top Designer, simply looking for a new and exciting skill or design hobby, or want to enhance your existing sewing or design skills, look no further, ÜberGlam is ready to instruct you in the art of creating dazzling clothing and accessories to suit your needs.
We offer full time or part time courses in sewing, patternmaking, accessories and fashion illustration. Our courses are flexible and specifically aimed at individuals who are eager to learn about fashion design and sewing without the stress of exams and overdue projects.
ÜberGlam offers a relaxed and friendly, yet professional atmosphere. Although we mainly offer adult courses and most of our students are in their 20’s and 30’s, we also have students in their teens and even in their 60’s, and welcome anyone with a passion and desire to learn.
If you’re a practicing designer or current design student, you can also benefit from our classes and courses as we offer a relaxed atmosphere where you can get practical assistance and ask questions, consult with peers, learn new skills and solve issues regarding client orders, design difficulties and design projects without any pressure.
We keep our classes small and intimate and we work with each individual at their own level and pace to ensure maximum learning and personal attention. We welcome beginners to advanced learners, working professionals, homemakers, mothers, grandmothers, children, practicing designers, as well as part time and full time students. Our foreign students from various countries around the globe also bring an interesting mix to our classes.
From basic adult sewing classes to patternmaking classes to advanced design classes, one of our fashion courses will appeal to you. You are also invited to browse through our website www.uberglam.co.za and to join us to discover your inner artist and designer.
Whether you see yourself as a future designer, or simply looking for a new hobby, skill, or need to brush up on existing sewing and design techniques, at ÜberGlam we can assist you with all of this.
Whether you’re a working professional, teen, stay-at-home mom, young upcoming designer or foreigner - anyone with a passion to learn is welcome! I strive to assist you patiently and professionally and work with your individual design and sewing needs. I keep the classes small and work with everyone at their own level and pace to ensure maximum learning, so you never have to worry about waiting for or falling behind with the rest the class!
We provide a comfortable and relaxing, yet professional environment without the stresses of exams and projects. Our main focus is skills development and preparing students practically for those who want to start their own business or those only interested in a recreational skill/hobby.
For all the courses, the classes, duration and costs are mostly based on 1 x class per week (2.5hours per class). We don’t have classes on public holidays and we have brief holiday periods between the terms, some months have 4 weeks and others 5, but the total cost of the course is divided into 5 months or 10 months for those who would prefer to pay it off monthly, and the monthly payments are calculated at an average of 4 classes per month.
You are also able to do the courses in a shorter period of time if you want to.So, at ÜberGlam you can set your own pace. Eg. the design & construction course is +-10 months if you do 1 x class per week, but you could do it in +_5 months if you do 2 x classes per week, or +_2 ½ months if you do 4 x classes per week, etc)
The monthly fees are then adjusted according to the amount of classes you have per week so that the full amount is paid up by the time you finish with your course.Or if the upfront payment option is chosen then arrangements can be made when you register, to attend more classes per week in order to finish the course much quicker.
Some of the students complete everything that interests them in one year in order to start up their own business much quicker or simply focus on their business target
Course information:
Duration:
The duration of the course depends on what type of course you are interested in (see details below).
You can choose which course/s interest you and only do those. The course info and duration is mostly based on 1 class per week but you are welcome to do the course in a shorter period by signing up for more than one class per week, depending on your time availability, budget and preference. Naturally if more classes are attended per week, the course will be finished in a shorter period and therefore the monthly fees are then increased to the amount of classes you would like to do per month.
Price and payment options:
Courses may be paid monthly in advance, or as a once-off (see discount options for up-front payment). Monthly installments are strictly payable by the last day of each month for the following month.
Once you have enrolled for a course your space is kept for you for the full duration of the course in the class/es that you have selected on your registration form, and you are contractually bound for payment of the full duration of the course. No refunds will be issued and classes that are not attended will be forfeited.
*Online registrations available on our website www.uberglam.co.za
*For manual registrations please email your forms to or fax 0866232369
Attending one class per week:
Course: / Duration: / Cost per month: / Total cost:1.Ladies wear Design and Construction / 40 classes / R 1365 / R 13650
2.Stretch wear Design & Construction / 40 classes / R 1365 / R 13650
3.Children’s wear Design & Construction / 40 classes / R 1365 / R 13650
4.Men’s wear Design & Construction / 40 classes / R 1365 / R 13650
5.Fashion Illustration / 20 classes / R 1030 / R 5150
6.3 Dimensional design / 20 classes / R 1030 / R 5150
7.Hand bag course / 20 classes / R 1030 / R 5150
8.Open Class / 20 classes / R 990 / R4950 excl materials
9.Open Class / 40 classes / R 990 / R9900 excl materials
Attending two classes per week:
Course: / Duration: / Cost per month: / Total cost:1.Ladies wear Design and Construction / 40 classes / R 2730 / R 13650
2.Stretch wear Design & Construction / 40 classes / R 2730 / R 13650
3.Children’s wear Design & Construction / 40 classes / R 2730 / R 13650
4.Men’s wear Design & Construction / 40 classes / R 2730 / R 13650
5.Fashion Illustration / 20 classes / R 2060 / R 5150
6.3 Dimensional design / 20 classes / R 2060 / R 5150
7.Hand bag course / 20 classes / R 2060 / R 5150
8.Open Class / 20 classes / R 1980 / R4950 excl materials
9.Open Class / 40 classes / R 1980 / R9900 excl materials
Kit:
R1600 *optional* (please refer to kit list)
*You may also use purchase individual items from the list and use our tools in class if you do not have your own
Class schedule:
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Mondays 9.00 – 11.30
Mondays 17.30 – 20.00
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Tuesdays 9.00 – 11.30
Tuesdays 17.30 – 20.00
Wednesdays 9.00 – 11.30
Wednesdays 12.00 – 14.30
Thursdays 9.00 – 11.30
Thursdays 12.00 – 14.30
Saturday 9.00 – 11.30
Saturday 12.00 – 14.30
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Holidays:
There are no classes on Public Holidays and long weekends. Courses are broken down into terms
with short holiday periods in between. These holidays have all been taken into consideration with the
class schedules and course duration.
Missing classes:
Where possible, please try to arrange your holidays to fall in with the Über Glam holiday periods so you don’t miss out on any classes during your course. No refunds will be issued, and classes that are not attended will be forfeited.
*Prior arrangements may be made to catch up a class that is missed in the case of an exception or emergency (such as a pre-planned trip, surgery or accident). These are strictly by prior arrangement and if prior notification of absence has been given and subject to space availability to accommodate this.
Location:
Unit 1 Sunpark, 178 Smit Street, Fairland. It is on the corner of Smit street and 5th Ave in Fairland, Gauteng close to the Beyers Naudé turn-off, and about 5 minutes from Cresta Shopping Centre.
Courses:
1. Ladies Wear Design and Construction (40 classes)
The ladies wear design and construction course consists of a combination of sewing and patternmaking. There are 3 different levels of Ladies wear Design and Construction, each consisting of 40 classes. You may choose to do all of them or only the one/s that interest you.
Beginner: Skirts and shirts (40 classes)
Intermediate: Lined jackets and pants (40 classes)
Advanced: Evening and Wedding dresses and bridal accessories (40 classes)
Different items of clothing and different design features will be done throughout the course. Eg. You will learn how to makepatterns and sew different clothing items, how to adapt the patterns to create different basic styles eg to include pleats, flare, different types of sleeves, collars, etc. (refer to course content)
2. Stretch wear Design & Construction (40 classes) *NEW in 2014*
The stretch wear design and construction can be done for ladies wear or mens wear and consists of a combination of sewing and patternmaking and suitable for beginner to advanced level. (refer to course content)
3. Children’s wear Design & Construction *NEW in 2014*
The children’s wear design and construction can be done for boys or girls and consists of a combination of sewing and patternmaking, and suitable for beginner to advanced level. (refer to course content)
4. Men’s wear Design & Construction *NEW in 2014*
The men’s wear Design & Construction is suitable for beginner to advanced level and consists of a combination of sewing and patternmaking focusing on men’s wear. (refer to course content)
5. Fashion Illustration (20 classes) Level: Beginner
Learn how to do fashion drawings and illustrations, i.e. how to give life to your own creations on paper and in different mediums such as paint, pencil, markers, etc. You will learn how to depict different fabrics, and how to professionally present your collection with an inspiration board, fabric swatches etc (for entering fashion competitions, or work proposals.) You’ll also learn how to do technical drawings (flats) which is a requirement for clothing manufacture and entering competitions.
The use of my materials in class is included. You may purchase your own materials if you wish to work on this at home as well but we recommend to try our different materials out first before deciding what to buy for yourself. The mounting material for the final presentation of your collection is not included as this should be your own choice and should complement the “look” of your collection.
6. 3Dimensional design: (20 classes) Level: Beginner to Advanced
Learn how to create texture and detail with fabric, and make a few accessories such as a fascinator, flowers, bows, appliqué, beading, fabric printing etc (refer to course content)
7. Handbag course *NEW in 2014*
The hand bag course is an exciting extension to our 3Dimensional design course. Due to demand we have decided to include a course focusing only on handbags in our 2014 schedule. In this course you will learn to make a variety of hand bags from a tote bag to a classy clutch.
8. & 9. Open Class: (20 classes or 40 classes)
For the Open Class you do not follow a syllabus. In this class you are free to work on any items that you wish to and need assistance with. You may use this class opportunity to work on your own clothing range, client orders or any preferred project. You may do either just patternmaking, sewing, both, or you may work on any creative things such as bags, belts, jewellery, etc.
(The fees for this course is a little cheaper than the others, because it excludes materials. Each student works on their own choice of items with their own fabrics, etc)
Suitable for beginner to advanced level and perfect for those looking for a hobby.
Registrations:
If you are interested in joining us you can either register online or you can just complete email me your registration form, copy of ID and registration fee (first month’s fee). Registrations are not completed without payment of your registration fee and the classes will be filled up accordingly.
For manual registrations:
1. To register manually, complete your registration form and send this to me by email or fax together with a copy of your ID and registration fee.
2. a) Monthly payments - The registration fee (your first month’s fee) is payable to book your place for your class/es.
b) Full payment – the discounted amount is payable to book your space for the full duration of the course.
Banking details:
UberGlam
FNB Cheque account 62229223160
Branch: Constantia Kloof
Branch code: 260202
Please use your name as a reference
For online registrations: (2014 online registrations will open on 11 October)