‘The world is experiencing a shake-up, but we still find our solace, our meaning in creative expression.’
Creative fashion short courses in vogue
Maryne Steenekamp, Head of Stadio School of Fashion says short courses are a great option for those wanting to turn a hobby into a business, find a creative release, or return to a dream deferred.
“I think many people have realised that life is short and are re-evaluating their priorities,” she says. “A short course is a great way to either refresh your existing skills, up-skill yourself in an area you’re interested in, or dip your toes into a specific field to explore whether you’re ready for a career change. Short courses require less of an investment in terms of time, money, and effort, making them more manageable for a lot of people.”
One of Stadio School of Fashion’s short course alumni who acted on her passion for beauty is the successful local beauty influencer and make-up artist, Mihlali Ndamase. After completing a make-up short course, she initially launched her brand as a side-hustle, but since then her Beauty and The Beat Masterclasses have become hugely popular. Her approach to sharing her make-up tips and techniques helped her become a multi-award winning content creator and one of South Africa’s top Youtubers.
Short courses are flexible. Whether you want to add to your skill set or just network with like-minded students, the school offers a variety of formats, from face-to-face classes to online courses and hybrid models that combine elements of both.
Beauty influencer and make-up artist Mihlali Ndamase has turned her Beauty and the Beat Masterclasses side-hustle into a successful business.
“It would be almost impossible for students to gain the same understanding digitally as they can during a live demonstration in class. Instructors are also able to check their physical work more effectively and make corrections where necessary. In our make-up course, for example, it would be difficult to give a fair assessment when web cameras, filters and internet connection quality can affect the visual results of any given exercise.”
Other courses are ideal for self-study, meaning students can move at their own pace, accessing material as and when they want to. “For example, our textiles, trend analysis and visual merchandising courses are all online self-study options,” says Steenekamp. “These are well suited to busy people, for example those who are working full-time, or parents who want to squeeze in some ‘me time’ in between their family responsibilities.”
Stadio School of Fashion contact learning short courses:
- Garment construction
- Pattern design
- Creative design
- Make-up
- Leather craft
Stadio School of Fashion hybrid learning short courses (assisted online offerings):
- Styling
- Fashion entrepreneurship (ideal for those who want to launch their own brand or a freelance fashion business)
- Sustainable fashion design
- Adobe Illustrator for fashion
Stadio School of Fashion self-study online courses:
- Textiles
- Trend analysis
- Visual merchandising
OUR CAMPUSES
Hatfield Campus
367 Hilda street
Hatfield
Pretoria
Tel: 012 342 0069
Email: SininiM@stadio.ac.za
Randburg Campus
6 Eileen Road
Blairgowrie
Johannesburg
Tel: 011 326 1698
Email: TaniaE@stadio.ac.za
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