My SOFA class.

I have done live and taped interviews on television, photo shoots, career talk and even hosted a home television shopping before but never a teacher. Although when I was a kid, all I wanted to become was a teacher but all for the wrong reasons. I just wanted to be able to write on the blackboard whenever I wanted to.

Anyway, when Amina asked me to be part of the summer program of SOFA, I was delighted to share whatever knowledge I have about the jewelry industry. I was scared to do it but God knows we need more designers and gold smiths in the country.

I brought my gadgets to show my students. (Naks!) I also brought the most important tools for the talk, ANNE and JACQUELINE.

Thank you for being there and assisting me.

I would like to thank MUJI for sponsoring the basic necessities of being an sketcher.






My favorite snack from MUJI.


The class was fun! At least, it was for me. The class seemed interested in the topic and I urge you to tap that skill and let it grow. It is a very fulfilling career and it is always so amazing that what you have drawn in paper, you will wear in a few weeks time. And if lucky, sell and earn from it.

At the last hour of the class, I held a mini Jewellery Design Competition. The winning design will have his/her piece created by Jul B. Dizon Jewellery and gets to keep it. I hope that it will start your career and make the jewelry industry thrive even more.








See the cupcake pendant? That is the winning design. Congratulations!

Each one took a piece of stone home along with their MUJI loot. I hope you all enjoyed as much as I did.

The Fun in Jewelry Designing.

I do hope that you can come and join this talk that I am giving on April 16 from 1 to 4 pm at School Of Fashion and the Arts.

I will do my best to make it interesting, fun and try to bring out the jeweler in you.



Please reserve now.
SOFA
55 Paseo de Roxas Ave.
8928807 loc. 105

Fashion Capsule of SOFA!

Enter the World of Fashion Design with DONG OMAGA-DIAZ – March 12
Fashion & Design Council of the Philippines (FDCP) former President, Dong Omaga-
Diaz gives you access into his world. Find out if you have what it takes to be a fashion
designer and learn about the creative design process.

What you will learn:
-Conceptualizing and sourcing for design inspiration
-From inspiration to materials sourcing
-Translating your inspiration to an actual collection
-The Role of Fashion Shows and Advertising
-Who’s who in the world of Philippine Fashion


Developing a Fashion Brand with RONALD PINEDA OF F&H – March 19
Yearning to start your own brand? Learn from the founder and president of Folded &
Hung as he shares trade secrets and helpful tips to be a successful fashion retailer.

What you will learn:
-Strategies on building a fashion brand
-Grow your bazaar/tiangge brand to a wide scale mass retail label.
-First hand advice and experience on what made the F&H brand
-Advice & trade secrets of fashion retail
-Insights on the current state of the Phil. Retail Landscape


Creative Idea Conceptualization with ROBBY CARMONA – March 26
Visionary fashion & event director Robby Carmona gives you a peek into his creative
process. Squeeze out those creative, unique fashion juices to hone your thought
patterns and stimulate new perspectives.

What you will learn:
-Concretizing your big idea
-Mind Mapping and Visioning Exercises
-Learn to brainstorm and motivate your team
-Extract new & forward perspectives
-Thinking out of the box and producing results


Celebrity Fashion Styling with ALYANNA MARTINEZ – April 9
Have a glimpse of the Celebrity Fashion Stylist’s life. Learn first hand from Alyanna
Martinez stylist to stars such as Ruffa Gutierrez, Miriam Quiambao, Maricar Reyes,
Solenn Heusaff & more. Find out how to be a stylist yourself and gain inside access to
the secrets of the trade.

What you will learn:
-Jumpstart your styling career
-Different styling job opportunities
-Building a strong portfolio to win the job
-PR skills to bag a client
-Various styling techniques and secrets
-Plus option to join a 1-day internship with an actual photoshoot


Jewelry Design with CANDY DIZON– April 26
Introduce yourself to the dazzling world of jewelry from one of the country’s premiere
jewelers Candy Dizon of Jul B. Dizon in this rare opportunity. Their pieces have adorned
countless celebrities and magazine covers such as Kris Aquino and Lucy Torres-
Gomez. Educate yourself with the basic principles of jewelry design and the production
process. See if you have what it takes to be a jewelry designer.

What you will learn:
-The difference between precious, semiprecious and costume jewelry
-Where to source for stones and precious metals
-Kinds of stones and metals
-An overview of the Philippine Jewelry Industry
-Basic design tools and principles
-Collection Development
-Jewelry production process

Participation Fee: P1750 inclusive of materials and

official SoFA certificate signed by guest mentor.

Discounts offered if you enroll in multiple classes.

Limited seats only. Reserve now!

For more information, please call SoFA at 8928807 loc 103/4.