Tarragon Theatre / Behind the Scenes: Costume Making for the Complete Beginner with Caroline O’Brien

This amateur costume workshop is designed to introduce patrons and young-in-craft artists to the backstage workings of Tarragon Costume Workshop.  Participants will undertake a project that will focus on traditional hand sewing techniques in order to gain an experience in what goes into costume making at the theatre.

This opportunity invites participants to examine some costume examples while also employing hand sewing techniques to basic garment making or mending.

Participants will benefit from:

• A peek into costume storage to examine some examples of garments and their wear patterns
• Developing practical skills in hand sewing
• Learning from industry professionals
• Increased understanding of the workflow behind the curtain
• Sharing a social setting where sewing skills can be learned and expanded
• Expand professional network and portfolio
• This hands-on experience will deepen your understanding of how a theatrical production is created

Location:  Tarragon Theatre

Time: 10am – 4pm

Date: April 13

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