Lesley – Ann Snawdon

A Central Saint Martins graduate in womenswear, Lesley-Ann has worked with many reputable designers, including Professor Helen Storey who fuses science with fashion in groundbreaking projects.
Also working together with new designers she has been able to produce pieces that have featured on the catwalks of London Fashion Week.
Running alongside this, Lesley-Ann has been teaching design, pattern cutting and garment production for the past 7 years and has a wealth of experience in mentoring and guiding the next generation of designers.
She continues to mix her lecturing role with many other projects and more recently has been working on designer and couture dog wear for a well known London based label, Love My Dog, which features regularly in Vogue magazine and other such publications.
Leslsey will be teaching on our beginner’s Pattern Cutting courses.

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Fashion Skills Training Programme - Garment Construction and Pattern Cutting

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Lizaan

In the summer of 2010 I attended a fantastic, 2 day fashion course at Fashion Antidote School which taught me how to use a sewing machine and make a simple skirt. My teacher was wonderful, patient and inspirational.

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I just wanted to get in touch and tell you how much I enjoyed the introduction to pattern cutting course at the weekend. I learned so much, and am really excited about now being able to use my blocks and get sewing! Nina did an...

Jane, Intro to Pattern Cutting

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Michaela, student

Your class was so good, creative and fun. I regret its end but I will continue to make garments wherever I am.

Atsuko, student

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Evelyn, student

Thank you so much for all your help and enthusiasm this year, especially in my final project. I really enjoyed all your lessons you’re a really great teacher. It’s was great fun. I really appreciate all the help you gave...

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