Draping Foundation Video Correspondence
(Wedding Draping—Study through the post)
What will I learn?
Our Draping Foundation Course is the first step you will take if you want to learn how to drape. The
course looks at draping done at typical weddings. It will cover things like how to make swags that you can use on walls, main tables and cake tables. We will teach you the techniques and show you where you might be going wrong and how you could improve it in future or fix your draping problem.
Apart from the practical side of the course we look at the theory, which in the days we live and work in, is of utmost importance for you to get ahead and succeed in this competitive industry.
Some of the theory we cover includes safety and different fabric and their uses. If you would like to
know more, have a look under course contents to see which modules are covered in the course.
What can I do after completing the course?
After completing the coursem you can start draping at weddings, decorating the main table, cake table
and creating a magical backdrop for the couple. You will know how to make those perfect swags
(valences) and start your own small draping company.
Entrance Requirements
Students should have a basic comprehension of English
Basic reading and writing skills in English are required
Be of age sixteen years or older
Have access to a computer and internet
Have access and use of a video camera or a smart phone to record (should you like to be assessed
and certified)
You will need a basic kit to practice with. This kit you can put together yourself from the list or buy a
pre-packed kit. (please request list of items)
Duration
You will receive a maximum time of 3 months to complete your course where after the content on the
disc will expire
Course Contents
Safety Training
Fabric: Different Types and Care
Fairy Light Safety and Care
Basic wedding draping art concepts: Colour use, Lines & Texture
Stage border & Backdrop draping
Main table draping
Cake table draping
Chair draping
Backdrop draping
Quotation basics—How to charge for your work
How this works?
We offer student 3 main options for their course with an addition of the option to be assessed and
certified.
Option 1: You can buy only the course video/disc
Option 2: You can buy the course video/disc with a printed manual
Option 3: You can buy the course video/disc with the manual and with the addition of a starter kit in
order for you to practice
With all three options, you will have the option to be assessed and certified at an additional assessment fee.
Students can also purchase the different kits, these do not include postage or delivery, though.
All of the options are priced separately.
Assessment
Should a student want to receive certification they will need to submit their work for assessment.
· Assessment and certification is done at an additional fee
Students will complete questionnaires throughout the course
Students will need to submit photos and video evidence as part of their final practical evaluation
Certification
Certification is an additional extra and should a student want to be assessed and certified they will
afterwards (should they be found competent) receive an ECTA Draping Foundation Certificate
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