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Creative Knitwear Workshop.

Creative Knitwear Workshop

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Acne, Chanel, Alexander McQueen..., knitwear is on every catwalk. Knitting combines creative originality, simultaneous creation of surface and volume, possibilities of customisation and waste limitation. In this course you will be introduced to the many possibilities of machine knitting.

Audience

Open to all above 16 years old. No prerequisites. Basic English required.

Practical information

Type:
Summer School program
Format:
Short format
Duration:
8 days
Next session:
21 - 30 July 2025

Classes usually take place Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Fees:
€1490 incl. VAT

The material is provided by Institut Français de la Mode.

Summer School programs may be combined with each other to form longer courses (-10% discount on the second cheapest program).

Group size:
limited to 18 people
Language:
English
Location:
Austerlitz campus

34 quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris

Audience

Open to all above 16 years old. No prerequisites. Basic English required.

Program

Objectives

  • Understand the formation of loops and the operation of handknit machine
  • Learn to choose and combine yarns provided by IFM and a variety of materials to create innovative knitted fabrics
  • Translate your ideas into personal three-dimensional knitwear
  • Design and create your own original knitted accessory

Program

This course blends creative experimentation and technical learning

  • Place of knitwear in fashion: emblematic brands and designers
  • Experimental giant knitting workshop
  • Introduction to basic hand knitting and crochet stitches
  • Technical demonstrations of machine knitting and practical exercises
  • Guided experimentation with yarns, techniques and stitches
  • Introduction to methods of finishing and embellishing: linking, needle-punch, felting
  • Learning how to translate images into knitted fabric
  • Creation and production of a knitted accessory

Depending on your skill level, you can use other materials such as ribbons, lace trimmings, raffia, fringes and any other lightweight fabric to finish and embellish your work. You can also mix machine knitting with crochet or hand knitting, depending on your level.

Tutor

Jamie Howes is a knitwear designer and the creator of Moirai Mohair, a brand crafted from the wool of his own flock of Angora goats. He holds a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design: Knit from Central Saint Martins. After completing four years of specialized knitting studies, thanks to the L'Oréal Young Talent and Swarovski Foundation grants he settled himself in Brittany in 2022 to develop his brand. His vision centers on a fully integrated approach to fashion, ensuring complete traceability of the fibers and yarns he uses.

For the past five years, he has been teaching at IFM to Bachelor of Art in Fashion Design and Summer School students on knitting machine. Through his workshops, they explore new techniques and learn how to translate their research and sketches into knitwear creations.

Certificate

At the end of the program, a certificate of participation in the Summer School is issued to participants who have attended all courses.

How to apply

Simply fill in the online form and pay the required deposit to apply. Upon receipt of the online form, the application is studied by the Summer School team. Once the application has been accepted, an email is sent specifying the payment schedule for the registration fee balance. If the application is not accepted, the deposit will be refunded.

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IFM Summer School Fashion, Design, Luxury

IFM offers one- to two-week programs in Design, Management and Craftsmanship.

  • Courses taught by teachers from the school
  • Creative workshops
  • Visits to iconic locations
  • Meetings with designers

Frequently asked questions

Application process

How can I apply?

On reception of the application form, the application is reviewed by the Summer School team. Once the application is accepted, the participant will receive a confirmation email with the instructions for payment (deposit and balance of the registration fee).

Please note that registration is confirmed only after payment of the deposit.

Fees & Scholarship

Can I apply for a scholarship?

IFM scholarships are available thanks to the generous sponsorship of the IFM Foundation. They are reserved for High-School Summer programs only.

Scholarships are available in a limited number and are need-based. They may cover up to 75% of tuition fees and are restricted to one demand per year and per participant. In case of registration to several programs, one grant only can be given.

Campus

Are travel and accommodation costs included?

Travel and accommodation costs in Paris are the responsibility of each participant. IFM can recommend, upon request, different options for accommodation and help foreign students in organizing their stay.

Practical information

What are the registration procedures for foreign students?

Participants from outside the European Union must ensure, if necessary, that they have a valid visa for France. Upon request and after full payment of the course, IFM will send the participant a letter confirming registration in order to support the visa application. IFM will also send you a visa guide upon request.

Important: 15 calendar days are necessary for consular authorities to treat visa request, sometimes longer in the high season.

If you are non-French you must ensure you are covered by your health insurance during your stay.