Rowena Luke-King offers short professional courses, executive consultations and expert individual tuition in fashion, textiles and accessory design. She specialises in supporting students who are dyslexic, prepares would-be designers for interview and plans study programs for those looking for an alternative to university education.

People who study with Rowena benefit from her growing network of contacts, her in-depth knowledge of the workplace and her diverse range of experiences as both a freelance and studio designer. Many have gained places at their 'first choice' university, gone on to work in fashion, textiles or accessory design, set up their own businesses and in some cases have become employers themselves.

"I was still at school studying 'A' Level Art when I decided to apply for a degree in fashion without doing an art foundation course first. With Rowena's help I put together a more fashion focussed portfolio than the one that I was working on at school and gained a place to study BA Fashion at Northumbria University; my first choice. As well as having a cracking sense of humour Rowena is an encyclopaedia of knowledge and experience. She knew exactly what the Universities were looking for and I would recommend her to anyone who wants a career in fashion. In my opinion, I doubt that you will find a better tutor". Hannah Harrison; Senior Accessories Designer, Orla Kiely.

With an Honorary Degree; Bachelor of Arts in Education from Bath Spa University, Rowena Luke-King has taught and lectured at numerous institutions including University of the Arts London, University of Brighton, the British Council and as an Expert on Mission for the United Nations Development Program in India.

She has written and facilitated an extensive catalogue of short courses for London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins College of Arts & Design, and in response to the recent pandemic she worked with the V&A Academy on the pilot for their online program of practical courses.

Couture Hand Sewing: Make a Dress in Quarter Scale starts again in October 2024, with live sessions and demonstrations, pre recorded How-To-Videos and weekly Spotlight Sessions with Curators, Historians and Artisans.

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This quarter scale dress was designed, cut and hand stitched by Rowena Luke-King for
Couture Hand Sewing: Make a Dress in Quarter Scale

Rowena’s independently run short courses are now taught exclusively online
with a maximum of six participants, a second camera over her hands, recorded sessions, easy to follow handouts
and dedicated WhatsApp groups for extra support.
For further details please click on the short courses button below.

As inspiration for a new course
Couture Hand Sewing - Prom Dress
Rowena has Photoshopped this found-on-Pinterest prom dress
onto a picture of her own quarter scale tailors dummy.

Having presented her work in a V&A Academy webinar
The Meaning of a Dress
delivered an online workshop
In Practice: Gathered Fabric Flowers
Rowena recently returned to the museum to teach an in-person workshop
Couture Hand Sewing - Make a Dress a Cocktail Dress in Quarter Scale

Gathered fabric corsage, designed, cut and hand stitched by Rowena Luke-King.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rowena by completing and sending the form below.

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