Description
Course Overview:
In Sacramento, California
This foundational 5-day course is for those ready to launch or deepen a professional career in personal styling and image consulting.
You won’t learn formulas that put people into limiting boxes—instead, you’ll gain the tools to see with trained eyes, use your intuition with precision, and speak the powerful language of affirmation. Many students who have trained elsewhere say this course fills in critical gaps and gives them greater confidence, depth, and clarity in their work.
Watch this video to learn more and meet the Instructor:
“The level 1 course was so valuable to me. I walked away with much more than I even imagined I would get. I feel empowered and well-educated to start my business. I would say this has been one of my best purchases in education and growth. Thank you again for sharing this experience with me!” – Narmeen
Course Schedule
January 18-22, 2027 | 5 Days total
Class meets Monday through Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Includes a 1-hour lunch break each day
Location: Sacramento, California
Secure Your Seat Early & Save
Reserve your seat with a $997 tuition deposit here.
- Priority Enrollment: $2,597 for the first four students who enroll by September 30, 2026.
- Early Enrollment: $2,797 when your deposit is received by November 30, 2026.
- Regular Tuition: $2,997 beginning December 1, space permitting.
Your $997 deposit will be applied to your total tuition. The remaining balance is due by the first day of the course.
Seats are limited, and early enrollment is strongly encouraged to secure your place at the best rate.
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What You’ll Learn
You’ll be trained in the foundational principles and practical tools of personal styling that will allow you to confidently begin consulting with clients. You’ll also begin developing your visual literacy and communication skills as a stylist.
Color Sensitivity & Color Analysis Techniques
- Color theory, psychology of color
- Color resonance identification
- Case studies—Identify resonance, intensity, value and contrast level from images of art and nature
- Case studies—Faces (photographs); Identify skin tones, hair colors, eye colors, color patterns of: temperature, harmony, & value and contrast level
- Using case studies & class participants, practice using the Essential Master Color set
- How to use the color sections in the Essential Clothing & Style Guides
Body Signature Analysis and Creating Looks for Women
- Line in the body & face
- How to choose fabrics, accessories and prints
- How to choose silhouettes
- How to use the Level I Essential Clothing & Style Guide
Wardrobe Refinement, Closet Analysis & Personal Shopping
- Principles of wardrobing: basic wardrobe groups, closet inventory analysis techniques and tools
- How to build a basic wardrobe
- Beginning Personal Shopping
- Create a Look as a Professional stylist
Marketing your Business
- How to determine your market
- Become your best advertisement
- Steps to launch and grow your business
AICI CEUs: 3.5
To earn 3.5 AICI CEUs, participants must attend all 5 days, fully engage in all activities, and complete a course evaluation form.
Refund & Credit Policy
Deposits and/or full tuition payments are non-refundable, unless the course is cancelled by The Style Core, in which case payments will be fully refunded. If you decide not to attend after paying a deposit, it may be applied toward a future course within the next 2 years only if you notify us at least 15 days in advance. Cancellations with fewer than 15 days’ notice are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Lynne Robson –
This class was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to study with a true master of style. I am so glad I went! It was more than worth the cost; the experience was priceless. The week with Carla Mathis (and Erin Mathis) was life-changing. Carla is a great teacher and very wise. I had my doubts that I would leave in five short days ready for clients, but the course is so well-designed that everyone there indeed walked out with professional-level skills. We learned so much! We were given a huge binder of detailed, thorough information. We got lots of practice time in as well as hands-on lectures. Of particular value was the chance to interact directly with Carla, who created the language personal stylists use worldwide today, and to see style through her eyes. She clearly cares about her students as people and does all she can to help us succeed. For someone so accomplished she is very down to earth and ready to pass on all she can. Her eye is so developed after all the years of styling that anytime I asked her a specific question I ended up seeing things I never would have seen on my own. The days were long and intense, but in a good way, because everything we did was fascinating. Of great value too was hearing Carla’s insights into how we could improve our personal look; it really helped me understand proportion in a new way. At the end I did an individual 3-hour session with Carla, had my mind blown again, and then dashed out for the trip home, transformed.
Erin Mathis –
Thank you for sharing this wonderful feedback! We LOVED having you in the course and are honored to be a part of your professional journey.