Ballgowns on Ballard Art Walk
Cameron June 9th, 2009
This coming Saturday on Ballard Art Walk night, consider a visit to the New York Fashion Academy to witness the culmination of blood, sweat and lots of tears– aka the student Ballgown Presentation.
Rosie Kohlmeier, 1st place winner of Project Red Dress, and Mike Jolley of Legacy (see below design sketch), will present their completed ballgowns on the runway as Dr. Robert Whaley, NYFA provost, will publicly inspect the student’s gowns in front of an open audience.
Ballgown construction is one of the final requisites of the NYFA Design and Construction Certificate Program curriculum. Students must submit a sketch design of a formal ballgown (to include a 14″ train and sleeves to cover the armpit), draft the pattern and construct the garment (first out of muslin and then out of the final fabric) within 30 days to pass the course.
Free// Saturday// Jun 13, 2009// 7:30pm// New York Fashion Academy at 5201 Ballard Avenue NW
