Tools of the Trade Courses

TOT 001 Is Freelancing for You?
0 credits   $35.00   0 CEU  
Have you ever day-dreamed about leaving your job and striking out on your own? Freelancing can provide a lucrative living while allowing you to choose only those work assignments that you find appealing. But the lifestyle’s not for everyone as it means losing the comforts of regular paychecks, paid vacations, and health insurance benefits. Explore the pros and cons in this workshop.

SPRING
1 session: (55A) March 9

CRN Section Day Time Location
13198 55A T 6:00 pm-9:00 pm TBA

 

TOT 002 Marketing Your Services
0 credits   $35.00   0 CEU  
Learn to sell your skills in this workshop. Getting your first work assignment may be harder than you think. As a company of one, you’ll need to market yourself in a way that quickly and professionally communicates the story of who you are and how you can solve a potential client’s problem.

SPRING
1 session: (55A) March 16

CRN Section Day Time Location
13200 55A T 6:00 pm-9:00 pm TBA

 

TOT 003 Presentation Skills
0 credits   $35.00   0 CEU  
Being invited for a meeting with a company is a good thing. How you present yourself, answer their questions, and follow up will decide whether or not you land the assignment and how much you will be able to charge.

SPRING
1 session: (55A) March 23

CRN Section Day Time Location
13201 55A T 6:00 pm-9:00 pm TBA

 

TOT 004 Building Each New Work Relationship
0 credits   $35.00   0 CEU  
You’ve accepted an engagement and are on the job—now what? From interacting with co-workers to taking personal phone calls, learn the performance that will win you a return engagement. Also covered in this workshop—how to find and work with an accountant.

SPRING
1 session: (55A) April 6

CRN Section Day Time Location
13202 55A T 6:00 pm-9:00 pm TBA

 

TOT 005 Time Management
0 credits   $70.00   0 CEU  
In this highly interactive session, you will evaluate your current time management skills and get busy creating a more time-effective approach to professional and personal goal achievement. Explore your commitment to accomplishing each of your goals and prioritize accordingly.

SPRING
2 session: (55A) April 13, 20

CRN Section Day Time Location
13203 55A T 6:00 pm-9:00 pm TBA

 

TOT 006 Tax Tips
0 credits   $70.00   0 CEU  

Paying your taxes promptly is important. Fees and penalties add up quickly. That said, don’t pay more than you owe! The IRS allows special tax deductions for freelancers, the self-employed and business owners. Learn how to reduce your tax bill.

SPRING
1 session: (55A) April 27

CRN Section Day Time Location
13204 55A T 6:00 pm-9:00 pm TBA

 

TOT 102 Assessing Your Market
0 credits   $35.00   0 CEU  
The most important research that designers can do is assessing their potential market. Whether you are looking for your perfect product niche or analyzing competing collections, the market research you do positions your business for success.

SPRING
1 session: (55A) April 8

CRN Section Day Time Location
13219 55A R 6:00 pm-9:00 pm TBA


TOT 103 Fabrics, Patterns, and Sampling
0 credits   $35.00   0 CEU  
Finding fabrics, trims, and accessories for samples is difficult. Chasing these down for production often determines a designer’s ability to ship what they have sold. This seminar will give you a thorough understanding of the material side of fashion and will help you plan material purchases from sampling through production.

SPRING
1 session: (55A) April 15

CRN Section Day Time Location
13220 55A R 6:00 pm-9:00 pm A803


TOT 104 Line Sheets, Look Books,and Sales Collateral
0 credits   $35.00  0 CEU  
The most important aspect of establishing your brand is providing sales materials that convey the image you are trying to create. From line sheets to look books, this seminar will present strategies to increase sales while preventing unnecessary duplication of your valuable design concepts. From models and photographers through stylists and printers, we will provide an overview of the tools you need to create the branded image you want to achieve.

SPRING
1 session: (55A) April 22

CRN Section Day Time Location
13223 55A R 6:00 pm-9:00 pm TBA


TOT 105 Finding the Right Supplier
0 credits   $35.00   0 CEU  
Take advantage of all the new opportunities in sourcing and supply chain management available to the small designer. Representatives from the Garment Industry Development Corporation will review manufacturing opportunities and resources available from sampling through production. Global opportunities the Internet has made available to the small designer will be discussed.

SPRING
1 session: (55A) April 29

CRN Section Day Time Location
13224 55A R 6:00 pm-9:00 pm TBA


TOT 106 Sales, Marketing, and PR
0 credits   $35.00   0 CEU  
Score free publicity and get your product in the spotlight. From fashion editorials and the “what’s hot” pages to morning television spots and celebrity endorsements, this seminar will show you where these opportunities are and how your company can benefit. Industry experts will teach you how to write press releases and how to send your product to editors.

SPRING
1 session: (55A) May 6

CRN Section Day Time Location
13225 55A R 6:00 pm-9:00 pm TBA


TOT 150 Designer Panel
0 credits   $35.00   0 CEU  
Meet designers from all areas of fashion: apparel, home furnishings, accessories, and jewelry. Ask all of your questions!

FALL
1 session: (55A) December 3

CRN Section Day Time Location
26375 55A R 6:00 pm-9:00 pm TBA

SPRING
1 session: (55A) May 13

CRN Section Day Time Location
13226 55A R 6:00 pm-9:00 pm TBA