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Cheongsam-making Courses
With the rise of Chinese trends in the world in recent years, wearing Chinese clothes, Hanfu or Cheongsam has gradually evolved into a new-age fashion. Whether in China or overseas, the popularization of Chinese clothing not only symbolizes the revival of a new Chinese Renaissance movement, but also represents a deep-rooted national identity and self-confidence.
In order to inherit the craftsmanship of Cheongsam-making, "Chinese Renaissance Works" applies modern days' needs to re-imagine and improve the learning approach, making the learning process much easier and efficient without losing the traditional skills and essence, it's time to dress-up!
This course is suitable for the following groups:
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Passionate in Chinese culture, eager to experience and understand Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage
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Hoping to custom-make a unique Cheongsam for yourself
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Beginners interested in general tailoring technique
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Have some knowledge about tailoring, but also want to continue to master the skills in Cheongsam-making
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Looking to organize meaningful team-building activities
Program Highlights & Structure
Clear leaning objectives
Clear learning goals and outcomes are set to help you progress step-by-step and achieve a strong sense of accomplishment
Full support package
One-stop support in providing tools, materials and classroom equipment to offer students a stress-free learning process
Cloud learning database
Learning materials accessible from our cloud database for students
24/7 real-time feedback
Real-time 24/7 response to students' learning enquiries through online chat groups
Foundation: Standard Cheongsam
10 sessions, 25 hrs. in total
Complete foundation program, including theories, demonstrations and hands-on practicing.
Learning outcome: One full standard Cheongsam (for men or women)
Novice Practical: Pattern Drawing
2 sessions, 5 hrs. in total
Pattern drawing is the fundamental step to Cheongsam-making if you do not want to rely on others to draw the pattern for you, it is also the gateway to designing other Cheongsam styles.
Learning outcome: One set of self-drawn pattern
Novice Practical: Chinese Shawl
6 sessions, 15 hrs. in total
If you have already obtained basic Cheongsam-making skills and wish to take a first step in Chinese fashion design, this program offers you a chance to apply your skills and explore your potentials
Learning outcome: One piece of Chinese Shawl
Intermediate & Advanced Courses
(Coming 2023 Q3)
List Body
Instructors
Mrs. Carrie Yau
Program Director
Mrs. Yau has been learning and practising Cheongsam-making for almost 10 years. Since she departed from her positions from the HKSAR Government and VTC, Mrs. Yau has devoted her time to optimize the learning approach of Cheongsam-making, hoping to unite and gather more youngsters to understand and practice this Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Instructor
Casey is one of the very few youngsters who has developed great talent in Cheongsam-making in Hong Kong. At a very young age, he is already quite a prodigy in the Cheongsam fashion sector, spoken highly of by various institutions and Cheongsam masters. Casey has been working as an assistant to multiple Cheongsam masters under the Cheongsam Heritage Project organized by THEi and has developed a strong will to revive Cheongsam-making in the future.