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Hando Afrikan Designs, Jubilee Insurance Exchange Building, Mama Ngina Street, Nairobi.
2nd Floor, Room 221.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday_ 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
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Hybrid Fashion Design School in Kenya
Hybrid Fashion Design School in Kenya
Gain the technical skills in Fashion and Jewellery Design and the Entrepreneurial expertise to launch a sustainable African fashion brand.
Gain the technical skills in Fashion and Jewellery Design and the Entrepreneurial expertise to launch a sustainable African fashion brand.
Online and In-Person Trainings Available.
Online and In-Person Trainings Available.
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Call us on 0721-365-517
Founder
Founder
Barbara Kiama is a devoted Trainer, Program Manager, Social Entrepreneur and a Tony Elumelu Foundation Business Mentor; passionate about equipping African youth with relevant knowledge, Entrepreneurial skills and competencies required to achieve Economic Sustainability in todays economy.
She has 17 years' experience in the Entrepreneurship field, 11 years’ experience in Training, 6 years’ experience in Program Management of a Higher Learning Institution.
Inception
Inception
Courses Offered
Courses Offered
Trainings Conducted
Trainings Conducted
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Reviews
About us
About us
The B.A Fashion Institute is a Kenyan-based private fashion institution offering quality education and training to African creatives through Industry Learning. We are on a mission to change the status quo of Kenyan fashion education by focusing on relevant technical skills and competencies that will help creatives achieve economic sustainability across Africa. The institution offers practical, industry-aligned training in Fashion Design, Jewellery Design and Fashion Entrepreneurship.
The B.A Fashion Institute welcomes beginners, aspiring designers and professionals seeking practical training, short courses and career-focused learning in the fashion and jewellery industry.
There are numerous reports that have been published regarding Fashion Education in Kenya in the last 20 years and how it is not addressing the needs of the Textile and Apparel Sector of Kenya. The Problem we are addressing as an institution is an outdated Kenyan Fashion Curriculum that is not equipping Kenyan Fashion Graduates with the Knowledge, Skills and Competencies required to run fashion businesses or secure employment within the Textile and Apparel Sector of Kenya.
The B.A Fashion Institute is currently registering as a TVET institution.
AVAILABLE COURSES
AVAILABLE COURSES
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Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Course Summary: With 80% of MSME's shutting down in less than 5 years, this course is designed to assist African Creatives in navigating the competitive business market.
Online Class
Date_ Thursday & Friday
Time_7.30 P.M to 9 P.M
Duration: 6 months
Number of Levels_6
Hours covered per session_1 1/2 Hours
Number of sessions per Level/Month_8
Total hours covered per Level_12 hours
Fee Structure_ KES6,500 per Level (Monthly)
Topics Covered:
Business Viability, Sales & Marketing, Business Strategy, etc.
Benefit: This course focuses on real world application within the African context. What is learned in class is immediately implemented into your business to help you make better business decisions and survive the competitive business market.
Premium Service: Business Accounting
Jewellery Design
Jewellery Design
Course Summary: This is a beginners class for individuals with a passion for jewellery making and a vision to start their own jewellery business.
Physical class
Date_ Wednesday to Friday
Time_9 A.M to 12 P.M
Duration: 1 Month
Number of Levels_2
Hours covered per session_3 Hours
Number of sessions per Level_10
Total hours covered per Level_30 hours
Fee Structure_ KES32,000 per Level
Topics Covered:
Level 1: Beadwork techniques to create Earrings, Bracelets & Necklaces. Marketing & Costing.
Level 2: Wirework.
Benefit: You are guaranteed to make sales before the end of Level 1.
Location: Transcon Offices, View Park Towers, Nairobi CBD.
Lavington & Karen locations available at a premium.
Fashion Design
Fashion Design
Course Summary: This is a beginners class for individuals with a passion for fashion design and a vision to start their own fashion business.
Physical Class
Date_ Monday to Friday
Time_ 9 A.M to 4 P.M.
Duration: 6 Months
Number of Levels_6
Hours covered per session_6 Hours
Number of sessions per Level/Month_20
Total hours covered per Level/Month_120 hours
Fee Structure_ KES30,000 per Level (Monthly)
Topics Covered: Pattern Drafting and Garment Construction of the following: Skirts, Tops, Trousers, Shorts & Dresses.
Benefit: One-on-one sessions for undivided attention.
By the end of the 6 months, you will have enough garment samples to attract a client base.
Applique
Applique
Course Summary: This is a beginners class for individuals with a passion for beaded applique and would like to perfect their skills with guidance.
Physical class
Date_ Wednesday to Friday
Time_2 P.M to 5 P.M
Duration: 1 Month
Number of Levels_1
Hours covered per session_3 Hours
Number of sessions_10
Total hours covered_ 30 hours
Fee Structure_ KES32,000
Topics Covered:
Different beading techniques and design patterns.
Benefit: By the end of the course you will have perfected your applique skills to be used on different garments including corsets.
Location: Transcon Offices, View Park Towers, Nairobi CBD.
Corsetry
Corsetry
Course Summary: This is an advanced class for individuals with pattern drafting and garment construction experience, looking to perfect the art of corset making.
Physical Class
Date_ Monday & Tuesday
Time_ 9 A.M to 4 P.M.
Duration: 1 Months
Number of Levels_1
Hours covered per session_6 Hours
Number of sessions_8
Total hours covered_48 hours
Fee Structure_ KES48,000
Topics Covered: Corset patterns, samples and introduction to boning.
Benefit: By the end of the course, you will have created your own full size corset with boning and a lace up back. This skill can also be used to create gowns.
Women's Blazer.
Women's Blazer.
Course Summary: This is an advanced class for individuals with pattern drafting and garment construction experience, looking to perfect the art of blazer making.
Physical class
Date_ Monday & Tuesday
Time_9 A.M to 4 P.M
Duration: 1 Month
Number of Levels_1
Hours covered per session_6 Hours
Number of sessions_8
Total hours covered_ 48 hours
Fee Structure_ KES48,000
Topics Covered:
Types of collars, pockets and sample making.
Benefit: By the end of the course, you will have created your own full size blazer that can can be used to attract a client base.
Business Consulting
Business Consulting
Course Summary: This is an advanced service designed to support Textile Manufactures and African Creatives in navigating the competitive business market.
Online Sessions
Staff Training
Needs Assessments
Business Strategies
Implementation Support
Business Development
Program Design & Development
Charges_ KES5,000 per Day.
Benefit: This service focuses on real world application within the African context and is guaranteed to increase your business decision making skills. From business viability to creating effective business strategies, we ensure African businesses are built on a foundation of economic sustainability.
Our Learning Approach
Our Learning Approach
The B.A Fashion Institute offers exclusive one-on-one trainings with an exception of small classes for effective learning and undivided attention.
As a Fashion Design School in Kenya, we believe in providing a modern alternative to traditional education. We have implemented hybrid learning; combining the flexibility of digital education with intensive industry-based learning.
50% Industry Learning: Our fashion design training takes place within the Textile Industry as opposed to the traditional classroom setup. We have partnered with tailoring shops within Nairobi CBD to hold our practical fashion trainings within their premises. This "Industry-as-a-Classroom" approach ensures our students gain real-world technical skills, employability skills and a deeper understanding of the textile and apparel sector of Kenya.
50% Online Learning: This has proven to be exceptionally convenient and as effective as in-person trainings. Online fashion design training is now easily accessible to creatives across the region. Through a Learning Management System, we can now provide 24/7 access to training resources, increase engagement and track progress.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fashion and Jewellery Courses in Kenya
Frequently Asked Questions About Fashion and Jewellery Courses in Kenya
1. What are the entry requirements at The B.A Fashion Institute?
1. What are the entry requirements at The B.A Fashion Institute?
To enroll at The B.A Fashion Institute, students are required to submit a scanned copy of their national ID. KCSE grades are not required for enrollment into the institute’s short fashion and jewellery courses.
2. Do I need prior experience to enroll in the Jewellery Design or Fashion Design course at The B.A Fashion Institute?
2. Do I need prior experience to enroll in the Jewellery Design or Fashion Design course at The B.A Fashion Institute?
No prior experience is required to enroll in the Jewellery Design or Fashion Design courses at The B.A Fashion Institute. The courses are designed for beginners as well as aspiring designers seeking practical, hands-on training in Kenya.
3. Do I need prior experience to enroll in an Entrepreneurship course in Kenya?
3. Do I need prior experience to enroll in an Entrepreneurship course in Kenya?
The Entrepreneurship course at The B.A Fashion Institute is designed primarily for individuals with existing businesses. However, aspiring entrepreneurs in Kenya and Africa who are preparing to start a business are also welcome to enroll.
4. Can a foreigner study at The B.A Fashion Institute in Kenya?
4. Can a foreigner study at The B.A Fashion Institute in Kenya?
Yes, foreign students can study at The B.A Fashion Institute in Kenya. International students are required to provide a scanned copy of their passport for certification and administrative purposes.
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