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.
Have questions about class registration, pre-requisites, or wait-lists? Email Program Coordinator Emily Melville at emelville@santarosa.edu, or call (707) 778 3956
Spring 2025 Classes
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 with weekly Synchronous meeting Wednesday 12:00 - 1:00pm
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
Lyra Bobo
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
Emily Melville
Monday 9:30am - 1:50pm
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
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
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.
Emily Melville
Monday 2:30 - 4:30pm
Fashion Show Date: May 1st 2025
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 (3/26/25 through 5/14/25). The Fashion Show will be held in May, date TBD and students must commit to attending.
Class begins March 26th
Emily Melville
Wednesday 2:30 - 5:45pm
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.
Robyn Spencer-Crompton Tuesdays 12:00 - 1:00pm
Emily Melville Thursdays 2:00 - 5:00pm
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 2024 Classes
Lyra Bobo
Monday 9:30 - 11:30 Online and Wednesday 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 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Monday and Wednesday 2:00-4:00pm
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
Tuesday 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
Thursday 9:00am - 1:00pm
FASH 70A Clothing Construction 1 Section 1259 In Person
Emily Melville
Monday 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 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.
Lyra Bobo Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00pm
Emily Melville Tuesdays 2-4pm and Thursday 1-2pm
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.