Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 10+
Teaching since 2008
MFA in Costume Design
About Sarah L.
5.0
(30)
*Please note: If you are interested in online classes they will take place over Skype, Zoom, or FaceTime, not TakeLessons Classroom (for technological reasons)* In-person classes are in San Bruno, California.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my page! I have been an artist for my whole life and I am passionate about sharing my love of creativity with others. I earned an MFA in Costume Design from UCLA in 2007 and have been a freelance costume designer, college professor, photographer, illustrator, jewelry designer, and private fine arts instructor.
As much as I love to create, what I really love is to help somebody learn to do something they love and create something they can be proud of! I am happy teaching all ages, and I specialize in helping each student find his, her, or their unique vision.
I can teach sewing by hand and on a machine, including how to read and understand the instructions in commercial patterns. Bring your project and I'll help you make it happen! I am highly skilled at teaching life drawing, as well as marker rendering and watercolor fashion illustration. Photography is my other passion, and I look forward to helping you understand how to use a camera's many features, and your eye, to create art.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
10 AM-7:30 PM
Tuesday
10 AM-8 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-8 PM
Thursday
10 AM-7:30 PM
Friday
10 AM-7:30 PM
Saturday
10 AM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
60 minutes
$60
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5.0
30 Reviews
Jon
Online
After only one hour, I made a full 3 piece suit! Ok... so not really, but I did get a really solid introduction to my sewing machine. Sarah was super patient as she walked me through all the various pieces, taught me how to set up the thread and do a basic stitch. I still have a lot to learn, but this totally helped to get me off to a good start. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a similar intro and wouldn't hesitate to work with her again if I get more ambitious and need guidance.
Posted Aug 17, 2022
Susan
Online
Sarah is patient and answered all my questions about using my camera in different situations. She answered my questions about shutter speed and aperture with easy to understand examples. I hope to have another lesson with her once I practice my newfound knowledge about photography!
Posted Jan 7, 2022
Beverly
Online
I enjoyed my first class with Sarah. She explains things very well and is pleasant to learn from.
Posted Dec 27, 2021
Experience
Adjunct Professor
Aug, 2008 - Jun, 2013Concordia University Irvine
I designed courses and taught the following subjects: Introduction to Theatrical Design, Costume Design, and Period Styles of Design. I taught the elements of design for theater and film, drawing and rendering the human figure and clothing, and sewing costumes for the University's productions.
Education
MFA in Costume Design
Sep, 2003 - Dec, 2006UCLA
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Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
10 AM-7:30 PM
Tuesday
10 AM-8 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-8 PM
Thursday
10 AM-7:30 PM
Friday
10 AM-7:30 PM
Saturday
10 AM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
60 minutes
$60
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