I am currently a student at Blanche finishing off their year. I am in the fashion design program and my experience is very different from many that I have read. For those of you who think Blanche is expensive, then you should do some research, some schools are ridiculously a lot more. I came to Blanche from Art Institute, my tuition there would have been $41, 00! So I thought Blanche was quite reasonable. Still pricey, but your standard diploma/certificate tuition fee.
First off, if you are thinking of attending Blanche, be prepare to work your butt off. Be prepared for long hours, sleepless night and maybe a few tears here and there. No one said this was going to be easy. Be prepared to be confused too. Almost my entire class was confused for the first month just because this is new information, unless you are already knowledgeable in pattern making and sewing.
Those who have had horrible experiences probably struggled throughout the school year and that is very normal. I am finishing my program and am still struggling. Its so easy to blame the school and the staff when you're confused. Its a very condense program and can really eat at you if you don't have a clear mind coming into this program. What I am saying, is if you have family problems at the moment, personal issues or going through a break up, maybe this isn't your time to attend this school. It can really effect your performance.
Someone mentioned the pattern making teacher Brenda Swinglehurst and her not being there for her students. That is completely false. I've never met such a supportive instructor in my entire life. She's missed her lunches for me and sacrificed a lot of her own time for her students. Those who probably didn't receive help were not asking for it. Don't expect that they will come to you, you have to ask for help if you need it. Not to mention, you have to show that you want to learn. I've seen some of my classmates not give a crap about their work and the program and the instructors will see that. Even if you're not the best at sewing or pattern making but if you show a great desire to want to do better, they will see it and help you.
All I can say is do your research, see what kind of jobs there is after you graduate, that is something I failed to do. Good Luck.
