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Fashion drawing is a snapshot that reveals the essential. For a fashion designer, mastering drawing is one of the media that enables him to express his vision, ideas and creativity. During the Fashion Drawings program, you'll learn how to translate volumes, materials and attitudes into sketches with your own personality.

Audience

Open to everyone aged 16 and over. No prerequisites or prior drawing skills required. The tutor is bilingual in English and French. Basic English required.

Practical information

Type:
Summer School program
Format:
Short format
Duration:
4 days (30 hours)
Next session:
13 - 17 July, 2026

Classes will be held Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm. There will be no classes on Tuesday, July 14th, due to the national holiday.

Fees:
€990 incl. VAT

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

Group size:
limited to 15 people
Language:
English
Location:
Austerlitz campus

34 quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris

Audience

Open to everyone aged 16 and over. No prerequisites or prior drawing skills required. The tutor is bilingual in English and French. Basic English required.

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Program

Objectives

  • Know how to observe and feel comfortable with drawing
  • Learn the proportions of a male and female body
  • Experiment with different drawing media and techniques
  • Know how to draw and style creative, personalized fashion illustrations
  • Develop your skills to personally illustrate your vision of the fashion silhouette

Program

The Fashion Drawing course is based on non-academic techniques to develop the drawing skills and creativity of each participant. Through numerous practical exercises and new techniques, students will sharpen their sense of observation. They will gain the confidence to interpret the human figure and create personalized fashion illustrations.

  • Observation and drawing of a live model
  • Discovering and interpreting the illustration of different garments
  • Experiment with collage
  • Drawing creative, personalized fashion silhouettes

Tutor

Maya Belikova is a Paris-based fashion illustrator, designer, and professor with extensive professional experience working with renowned luxury brands and academic institutions.

Maya studied fashion design at Atelier Chardon Savard in Paris and solidifyed her expertise in fashion illustration at Central Saint Martins. She began her career at Christian Dior, where she gained valuable insight into the inner workings of the luxury fashion industry. She went on to hold roles as both a fashion designer and illustrator, collaborating with brands such as Guy Laroche, Promostyl, Gianni Nembrini, and Carlin, as well as contributing to projects for prestigious names like MO Fashion Eyewear and Fendi during live drawing sessions.

Building on her teaching experience, Maya founded Maya Belikova Drawing Lab, a creative studio offering workshops and personalized sessions. Through her studio, she helps students push their creative boundaries and enhance their drawing skills.

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. 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

Institut Français de la Mode offers one- to two-week programs in Design, Management, and Craftsmanship, providing an immersive introduction to key areas of the fashion and creative industries.

Programs include:

  • Courses taught by IFM faculty
  • Creative and collaborative workshops
  • Guided visits to emblematic cultural and industry sites
  • Meetings with designers and professionals

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.