2008 Summer Symposium
"Fabric Modification"
July 30 - August 2, 2008
UNC, Chapel Hill
The 2008 Costume Symposium is an opportunity for participants to learn about and create examples of four specific fabric modification techniques:
- Screen printing with Jeff Lieder
- Rubberama with Janet Bloor
- Devoré printing with Colleen Muscha
- Shibori techniques with Lori Hartenhoff
SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION
Accommodations
Ram Village (UNC-Chapel Hill location for housing Adult Conferences)– This is a brand new residence hall facility that will house two people in a room for $41 per night each. No singles are possible.
The Carolina Inn- It will have rooms available for $179 per night plus tax (mention Costume Symposium) until May 15, 2008.
Alternate arrangements- There are many hotels in Chapel Hill for those who want to make alternate arrangements.
Food
Lunch will be provided on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Additionally, breakfast will be provided on Thursday and Saturday.
Travel Options
Raleigh-Durham airport (RDU) is a major hub for American Airlines and offers hundreds of flights each day. Chapel Hill is 15 miles from the airport. For those who will be driving, parking will be available for a fee of $10 per day near Ram Village. The campus bus system is free, so it will be possible for participants to move easily from Ram Village to other locations, including Franklin Street (campus strip). There is also a parking lot near the Center for Dramatic Art that charges $1.25 per hour from 8-5 p.m. M-F.
For additional details please see the
Brochure and Registration Form.
Past Symposia:
2007: Costuming in the Entertainment Industry
2006: A Master Class in Tailoring Techniques for Men's Wear
2005: Working and Shopping in New York
2004: Teaching Costuming: Sharing Stragegies-Creating Solutions
