Gerber Accumark 3-Day Course for Beginners

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Join us for a fun and informative 3-day course for beginners on Gerber Accumark, starting on  October,1st 2024 at 10:00 AM.

unit 4, 167 Hermitage Rd

The Gerber Accumark digital pattern making course for beginners takes place at the Fashion Technology Academy, Unit 4 Crusader Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, London N4 1LZ, over three-days. The 15-hour course will provide learners with the skills required for today’s fashion production workplace and is led by Ben Cooper, an industry experienced tutor.Previous Gerber learner Emily said: “I used to work as a tailor in E.Tautz and Ozwald Boateng on Savile Row and now I am working as a freelance Pattern Cutter for Simone Rocha. I see more industries require CAD pattern cutters than manual pattern cutters, so I realized I needed to learn these new techniques.”The course includes the following:<ul><li>+ PowerPoint presentation explaining Gerber AccuMark, the basics of lines, points, how the computer recognises pieces and AccuMark Explorer the filing system</li><li>+ Digitising</li><li>+ Pattern input using the digitiser/puck</li><li>+ Pattern design</li><li>+ Introducing the key Gerber functions and processes for pattern drafting and pattern modifications</li><li>+ Setting up work space</li><li>+ 15 functions to master from day one</li><li>+ Demonstrations of 100+ frequently used functions and how we implement them</li><li>+ AccuMark Explorer</li><li>+ Saving, moving, copying and re-naming pieces</li><li>+ Looking at the various file components</li><li>+ Exercises</li><li>+ Putting the digital pattern making functions to use, a series of exercises putting into use many of the functions and understanding how to execute them</li></ul>The next three-day course is scheduled for Tuesday 1st October, Wednesday 2nd October, Thursday 3rd October. 11:00 – 16:30 and costs £499.Cancellation Policy: Please note that cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the start of the course will not be eligible for a refund.