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Fashion designer graduated from HEAD-Geneva gives consulting sessions for fashion design projects and GE-VD entrance exams

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Do you want to become a Fashion Designer? Prepare for an entrance exam? Make your own clothes?

Graduated from a master's degree in fashion design at HEAD-Geneva, three Swiss Design Awards in my pocket and passionate about teaching, I give fashion design and sewing courses for beginners to advanced (e) s.

I also prepare people wishing to apply for entrance exams for fashion schools (HEAD, La Cambre, Saint Martin's etc).

Consulting sessions can focus on the following themes:

- sewing
- patronage
- design methodology
- fashion drawing / hand sketch
- fashion design on Photoshop
- technical drawing on Illustrator
- layout on Indesign
- visual communication
- creation of a portfolio
- strategy/marketing
- branding

Location

At teacher's location: Chemin de la Bécassière, Mies, Suisse
At student's location: Around Versoix, Switzerland

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General info

Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
45 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:French, English

About Me

I am currently part-time teaching photo/video at IPAC Design Geneva and have been teaching all of last year’s school year as a substitute professor of Visual Arts at the Collège de Pinchat (Carouge, GE). From the outset, my teaching was very much appreciated by both students and the teaching staff, so I was chosen by the College of Pinchat to teach an optional course preparing for the entrance exams to the CFP Arts.
Holder of a Master’s degree in Fashion Design from the Haute Ecole d’Art et de Design (HEAD) of Geneva and having launched my brand of ethical and sustainable clothing in 2018, I have all academic, technical and practical bases necessary to teach young pupils of primary and secondary school and adults. In addition, two years in a row, I have had the pleasure of giving private lessons to young students to prepare them to the HEAD-Geneva entrance exams.
It was a revelation to discover my taste for pedagogy, listening and the patience involved in transmitting knowledge. To feel that a student gains independence through my teaching is both a great satisfaction and a real privilege.

Education

2018 - 2019 CAS – Certificate of Advanced Studies,Branding and Digital Marketing, HES-SO
2015 - 2017 Master’s Degree in Fashion Design, University of Art and Design of Geneva
2011 - 2014 Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, University of Art and Design of Geneva

Experience / Qualifications

09.2019 - 06.2020 - Collège de Pinchat (Carouge,GE) Teachig: Visual Arts
09.2019 - 06.2020 - IPAC Design Genève Teaching: Communication Photo/Vidéo
09.05 - 09.07.2019 - Showroom/Presentation of Forbidden Denimeries Collection 3 in New York
02.01.2018 - Forbidden Denimeries Foundation
02.01.2015 - 09.03.2015 - Design Assistant : Balenciaga Womenswear design studio in Paris
09.30.2014 - 01.26.2015 - Design Assistant : Wooyoungmi Menswear design studio in Paris

Reviews (4)

Very friendly, passionate and I think the perfect teacher for those who want to prepare for entry into an art school.
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Mikael is a great professional, masters his subject and fully met my expectations. I recommend it without hesitation.
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After only one session, I can already see that Mikael is a very good support and guide for the amazing and interesting world of fashion. I am looking forward to further sessions with his guidance, knowledge and professionalism !
Experienced, dynamic, available,
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