Winter Camp I
Winter Camp — Couture Intensive
One week of pure craft in a Mayfair atelier.
Duration
1 Week
Next intake
December 2026
Location
Mayfair, London
Award
JCA Winter Camp Certificate
The programme
An atelier education.
A concentrated introduction to couture technique — draping, hand embroidery, and finishing. Ends with a small showcase and portfolio review.
Who it's for
Designers, students, career changers exploring couture.
The curriculum
What you'll study.
Day 1-2
Drape
Sculpting on the stand.
Day 3-4
Embroidery
Tambour and hand beading.
Day 5
Showcase
Present a finished study to mentors.
Where it leads
Graduates of this programme go on to lead.
JCA alumni sit inside the world's most desired maisons and run some of the most watched independent labels in London, Paris, Milan and New York.
- —Finished couture study
- —Portfolio review
- —Bridge to short courses
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