Threading is fast becoming the most popular method for hair removal. Originating from India and the Far East, the method of plucking untidy hair using rolled threads is favoured currently as it avoids pulling on the skin which is very sensitive around the eye area and therefore avoids drooping of the eyelid. This 1 day workshop introduces the learner to the skilled technique of the ancient art of threading and is ideal for practicing beauticians of those who wise to learn the skill for personal use. Students will be thought both methods of Threading (Hand and Mouth techniques)

The Fashion Buying and Merchandising course is an introductory fashion buying course encompassing the foundations that are necessary to succeed as a fashion buyer in today's competitive environment.

The Fashion Buying & Merchandising course (advanced certificate) covers a concise range of modules ensuring students gain a practical insight into the world of fashion buying and merchandising.

The Fashion Design course is a 2 year course focusing on the core elements of design from drawing through to communication and computer illustration, providing a great introduction to the world of fashion. Students will learn the fundamental day to day operations of fashion design encompassing fabric selection, design process and arts and crafts.

Fashion is a multi-billion euro global industry offering a range of career options for creative individuals with a flair for design. However, as fashion becomes more and more corporate driven, there is an increased need for professionals who are aware of the business climate of this industry and understand the mechanics behind it.

The rapid expansion of the fashion industry internationally has created a demand for highly skilled managers and executives educated with a particular understanding of the needs of fashion businesses. Year two of Portobello Institute’s Fashion Management programmes course develops graduates who can respond to these needs. This course is presented as a Business Management programme from a fashion perspective, covering all the essential elements necessary to groom graduates for management positions within the fashion industry, from value to high-end markets.

On the Millinery course students will learn the technical skills for blocking and shaping straw and felt hats, as well as learning how to plan and make basic patterns for fabric hats. Milliners design and create hats; they work with a wide variety of materials from straw and paper to velvets and silks. Millinery is a highly skilled craft requiring a steady hand, attention to detail and precise working.

In their advisory role to designers and retailers, fashion merchandisers are required to constantly keep their fingers to the pulse of one of the world's fastest moving industries. By tracking and analysing market trends it is their job to recommend to their employers the next direction to take in line with upcoming style shifts. As a fashion buyer your job will be to attend shows held in the fashion capitals of the world, forecast trends, buy the right clothes at the right time, whilst at the same time always ensuring profits and growth for the company.

Fashion Marketing is the business that moves the world's fashions from designers' showrooms to the retail floor and into the hands of consumers. This Fashion Marketing course will prepare students for a career in the retail and wholesale fashion industry. Students will understand the role of fashion media as an important tool of communication, identifying the main channels of fashion media and the most effective promotional mix for a specific line of merchandise. Focusing on behind-the-scenes operations, students learn the importance of planning, branding, marketing, advertising and public relations in the fashion industry.

The part time Fashion Design course introduces the principles of the fashion design process from concept to the finished product. Students will explore visual research, developing ideas into creative and innovative fashion designs.

This Garment Construction course will allow students to gain skills in the practical element of garment assembly through knowledge of fabric, cutting and stitching.

Milliners design and create hats, they work with a wide variety of materials from straw and paper to velvets and silks. Millinery is a highly skilled craft requiring a steady hand, attention to detail and precise working. The work of the Milliner extends to other forms of fashionable head wear. The Milliner needs to have a good knowledge of fashion trends and an excellent understanding of fabrics, design and shape is also important.

The Retail Display course is hands-on and practical. Have a look at the exhibition photos of what past students of the Retail Display course have done. Like them, you too will learn how to create eye-catching visual Retail Displays that inspire the consumer to want more...

The Introduction to Hat Making course is a 1 week course that introduces the learner to the foundations required for hat making and design. You will learn to work with a wide variety of materials and shapes creating hats and head pieces. This highly skilled millinery craft requires a steady hand and attention to detail. You will explore a wide range of media and materials and experiment with these to produce a variety of hat designs. Learners should have a good knowledge of fashion trends and an excellent understanding of fabrics, design and shape.

This intensive Fashion Design course is held over 8 days. You will work from a set brief to research and develop ideas for fashion garments. There will be workshops in figure drawing and illustration and talks on marketing and collection structure. You will learn the basics of Fashion Design including inspiration, research, developing your ideas and portfolio presentation. You will be introduced to different fabrics exploring their suitability and function within fashion garments. The short Fashion Design course is suitable for beginners as well as those with some previous experience.

The Visual Display 3 day course is ideal for those who want to develop a career in this area as it introduces the learner to the basic elements required to create eye catching retail displays.

Do you have a creative eye and wish to learn basis skills in accessory design and making?  The Fashion Accessory Design course is suitable for someone who is looking to complement their fashion design studies or those who are new to the area and want to explore textiles and accessories. No previous sewing or pattern experience is required. There will be an emphasis on recycled material and fastenings, using textile stores, second hand shops and markets throughout Dublin.

Fascinators are fast becoming the popular alternative to formal hats. The 1 day Fascinator course is ideal for those who are looking to explore accessory design, or for those who wish to design and make their own head piece for any occasion. The Fascinator course introduces you to the skills and techniques involved in producing elegant fascinator designs. You will explore various fabric and trimming options from feathers, ribbons and netting, adapting them to your design. This course caters for all abilities from beginners through to experienced sewers.