The CTDA Courses
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Business & Selling
Price range: $99.00 through $199.00Next Class: January 2027
Where: New York CityWhether you are an established seller or a newcomer to the industry, there is always a pursuit of acquiring new customers. For your existing customers, you may wonder how to enhance their purchasing experience by offering superior products or services. This endeavor commences with the identification of your target customer and a comprehensive understanding of their needs. This course provides a structured approach to achieving these o...
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Custom Shirts
Price range: $99.00 through $199.00Date: January 16, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Where: The Luxury Collection Hotel Manhattan Midtown, 151 West 54th Street, New York, New York 10019 (second floor)This course covers understanding the elements of style as it relates to shirts – including color, fabric, anatomy of a shirt and collars, cuff styles, trims and appliqués, and balance.
Taught by Mitch Gambert of Mel Gambert Shirts.
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Fabric Knowledge
Price range: $99.00 through $199.00SOLD OUT!
Next Class: January 17, 2026
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm
Where: The Luxury Collection Hotel Manhattan Midtown, 151 West 54th Street, New York, New York 10019 (second floor)This course covers an understanding of the quality of fabrics, fabric care, uses, performance, weights, yarn dyes and production processes. This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in fabric principles, and a better understanding ...
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Measuring, Fitting & Alterations Class
Price range: $99.00 through $199.00Next Class: July 21, 2026
Where: New York CityNewly combined class. This course covers measuring for all custom garments including jackets, pants, and shirts. The time will be divided between classroom instruction and hands-on demonstrations. Standard measurement ranges, recognition of posture problems, illustrations of “putting the goods where they belong,” and guidelines on establishing clear understandings on allowances with your CMT house will all be included.
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Style
Price range: $99.00 through $199.00Next Class: July 2026
Where: New York CityThis course deals with recognizing silhouettes and details and understanding how to apply them appropriately to each body type. From jackets, pants and overcoats to shirts, the clothier must be an expert at manipulating style for the customer. This is a CTDA Accredited Course.
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