Draping course - Movement in Draping

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Movement in Draping

No, we aren’t talking about physical movement of your party table (although if you can wing that, please invite me, because that would be awesome!), but the natural way your eye is pulled to move along certain elements.  Every time a banner is hung, either across a table or hung above, there is the literal line of the banner to follow.

According to the blog Revel and Glitter - "The paper chains in this darling table from The Caketress tell you in no uncertain terms, check out this pinwheel.  This is the easiest way to show movement, but there are a few more subtle ways to demonstrate it."

"Another way of linear movement, using materials that literally show direction. Anything with stripes, be it chevron, zebra, or regular stripes like this fun showroom featured on Felt & Wire guides your eyes all around the room"

Now the question is how can we use Movement in draping and venue decor? 

The draping up the stair is a good example of movement with draping. When you look at not only the stairs but to the draping as well - your eyes move to the top where the bride will make her appearance.

These 4 photo's above show us clearly how either a carpet, flowers or draping can move the eye to the main focus area. In this case the gazebo or arch where the bride and groom will get married.

These swags on the backdrop is also a example of movement in draping. The swags in the draping lead your eyes all over the backdrop and you can then create a centre where the bridal couple is going to sit in front of the draping.

This is an interesting example of movement and how to create it in wedding decor. In this above picture the bride used the benches and the flowers to create movement toward the front where the ceremony is going to take place.

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Pinterest

http://revelandglitter.com/2012/02/elements-of-design-in-party-decor-movement/

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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

Photo's from these sites:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/266205027949688185/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/119415827592311318/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/41095415322967635/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/365987907192750273/