Spring 2026 Classes
FASH 60 Draped Design Section 6123
Emily Melville
Thursday 9:30am - 1:30pm
Students will study the draping methods required to create garment patterns on the dress form with fabric. Draped designs will be translated into production-ready paper patterns and sample garments constructed to test fit and design. Basic sewing skills are required.
FASH 70A Clothing Construction 1 Section 4065 Online
Emily Melville
Online Asynchronous - no scheduled class meetings, course content fully online.
FASH 70A Clothing Construction 1 Section 7035 In Person
Robyn Spencer-Crompton
Tuesday 1:00 - 5:00pm
FASH 70A Clothing Construction 1 Section 5703 In Person
Faculty
Wednesday 9:30am - 1:30pm
An introduction to the sewing techniques and garment construction skills used in fashion design and apparel production. Students will learn fundamental skills such as fabric selection, pressing, and operation of a sewing machine in order to construct a variety of samples and finished garments.
FASH 70B Clothing Construction 2 Section 7036
Emily Melville
Monday 9:30am - 1:30pm
Building on topics from 70A, this course covers intermediate to advanced sewing and garment construction skills used in fashion design and apparel production. Creating both samples and finished garments, students will build competence working with specialty fabrics, and more complex patterns. Lectures will discuss the important steps of apparel production in the fashion industry.
FASH 112 Alterations and Sustainability Section 5157
Robyn Spencer-Crompton
Tuesday 9:00am - 12:00pm
This course provides an overview of sustainable fibers and environmentally conscious apparel manufacturing processes. Students will implement techniques such as deconstruction, alteration, repurposing, and zero waste to create original garment designs.
FASH 121 Knitwear Construction Section 6139
Lyra Bobo
Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm
Students will learn industry techniques for sewing knitwear apparel including sportswear separates, lingerie, and activewear. Machine skills include use of specialized knit stitches on computer sewing machines, sergers, and cover-stitch machines.
FASH 139 Fashion Entrepreneurship Section 6459
Faculty
Thursday 4:00 - 6:00pm
Students will investigate the process for developing a fashion product from concept to consumer and the steps required to launch a fashion enterprise.
FASH 152 Fashion Show Section 5100
Emily Melville
Monday 2:00 - 4:00pm
Fashion Show Date: April 30th 2026
Students in this course are guided through the process of producing a full-scale fashion show. They will discuss, plan, and execute all aspects of the show including the staging, promotions, model casting, merchandise selection, and budgeting. Lectures provide a summary of the history of fashion shows as well as analysis of current stylistic trends for the design and production of contemporary fashion shows.
Important Note: Students enrolled in FASH 152 must also enroll in FASH 152L the Fashion Show Production Lab. FASH 152L will meet on Wednesdays starting after Spring Break from 2:30-5:45pm (3/25/26 through 5/13/26). The Fashion Show will be held on April 30th 2026 and students must commit to attending.
FASH 152L Fashion Show Lab Section 4063
Class begins March 25th
Emily Melville
Wednesday 2:00 - 5:00pm
This course provides supervised lab time for students enrolled in FASH 152. Students will collaborate on the execution of projects and team assignments associated with the production of a fashion show.
FASH 770 Fashion Skills Lab Section 4064
Robyn Spencer-Crompton Tuesdays 12:00 - 1:00pm
Emily Melville Thursdays 2:00 - 4:00pm
Lyra Bobo Fridays 2:00 - 3:00pm
An open-entry, open-exit class for students who seek to expand upon their knowledge and skills in fashion. Students will build on the skills developed in referring course(s) in Fashion Studies such as FASH 8, FASH 52.2, FASH 56, FASH 60, FASH 62A, FASH 70A, FASH 70B, FASH 112, FASH 121, FASH 139, FASH 152, and FASH 152L.
Have questions about class registration, pre-requisites, or wait-lists? Email Program Coordinator Emily Melville at emelville@santarosa.edu, or call (707) 778 3956
Fall 2025 Classes
Lyra Bobo
Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 Online & Friday 9:30 - 12:30 In-Person
The study of natural, man-made, and synthetic fibers including their characteristics, use, and care for clothing and home furnishings. Topics include yarn and fabric identification, construction, dyeing and printing processes, finishes, fabric testing, performance and serviceability, and government regulations.
FASH 52.2 Visual Merchandising
Emily Melville
Thursday 9:30am - 12:30pm
The study of creative fashion exhibits and window displays used by merchandisers. Students study all aspects of fashion display, including design principles, color, lighting, signage, graphics, fixtures, props, accessories, and mannequins.
FASH 56 Fashion Design and Illustration
Emily Melville
Tuesday and Thursday 2:00-4:00pm In Person
1hr Online Asynchronous
An introduction to the aesthetic and functional principles of fashion and technical drawing. Principles of drawing using croquis to present designs and technical illustration techniques used for garment production.
Emily Melville
Monday 9:30am - 1:30pm
The student will learn the flat pattern method in which a sloper is used to create patterns for a variety of garment styles. Patterns for tops, skirts, dresses, sleeves, and collars are discussed. Construction of a garment from an original pattern is required.
FASH 70A Clothing Construction 1 Section 1316 In Person
Robyn Spencer-Crompton
Wednesday 9:00am - 1:00pm
FASH 70A Clothing Construction 1 Section 1259 Online
Lyra Bobo
Asynchronous
An introduction to the sewing techniques and garment construction skills used in fashion design and apparel production. Students will learn fundamental skills such as fabric selection, pressing, and operation of a sewing machine in order to construct a variety of samples and finished garments.
FASH 70B Clothing Construction 2
Emily Melville
Tuesday 9:30am - 1:30pm
Building on topics from 70A, this course covers intermediate to advanced sewing and garment construction skills used in fashion design and apparel production. Creating both samples and finished garments, students will build competence working with specialty fabrics, and more complex patterns. Lectures will discuss the important steps of apparel production in the fashion industry.
FASH 141 Contemporary Fashion Designers
Robyn Spencer-Crompton
Online- Asynchronous
A study of the prominent designers and trends in fashion history from the late 19th century to today. Students will research ways that important American and international designers of the last 150 years have influenced and inspired the current fashion industry.
Emily Melville Mondays 2-4pm and Thursday 1-2pm
Lyra Bobo Fridays 1-3pm
An open-entry, open-exit class for students who seek to expand upon their knowledge and skills in fashion. Students will build on the skills developed in referring course(s) in Fashion Studies such as FASH 8, FASH 52.2, FASH 56, FASH 60, FASH 62A, FASH 70A, FASH 70B, FASH 112, FASH 121, FASH 139, FASH 152, and FASH 152L.