USITT Costume Design & Technology Commission

In order to further the dissemination of techniques and expertise with costumers and students of theatrical costume across the nation, the Costume Design & Technology Commission has identified a number of sessions that are available to travel to USITT sections. It is our hope that presentations of costume masterclasses and workshops by our members will continue the work of the CD&T commission beyond our annual conferences and symposia.

Many of these sessions have been presented at the USITT national conference in recent years, some have been offered at the regional level, and others are new to our membership. The list of traveling sessions includes: Each session has its own particular set of goals and requirements for maximum attendance, skill level of participants, space, equipment requirements, and budget.

See specific session details for more information.
Kimonos Unwrapped/Undressing the Shogun
Kimono Construction Masterclass
Tambour Beading Workshop
Corset in a Day
Wire Frame Hats and Headpieces
Victorian Straw Bonnets Workshop--ONE DAY
Victorian Straw Bonnets Workshop--TWO DAYS
Flat Patterning – Sloper Fitting
Sloper to Period Style: Seeing Lines and Proportion
Tailoring 19th Century Men’s Coats with Contemporary Suits
Rendering the Costume Figure
Pattern & Construction Techniques for Elizabethan Menswear & Ruffs
Costume Technology Portfolio Reviews
Wireless Microphones And Costumes
Stage Makeup: The Actor’s & Designer’s Tool
Elizabethan Corset 101
Big Costumes, Small Budget
Costume Design Portfolio Reviews
Historical Undergarments: Historical Accuracy vs. Theatrical Reality
The Corset and the Modern Body
The Principles of Tailoring – de-mystifying the tailor’s process

If you or your organization would like further information on booking any of these traveling sessions, and the costs involved, please contact the presenter directly.

If you would like to propose a session you can download the form and fax it to:

Debra Krajec
Dept. of Performing Arts
Marquette University
Fax: 414-288-7048

Or Email her at: debra.krajec@marquette.edu

USITT and the Costume Design & Technology Commission claims no responsibility for the quality or content of the Traveling Costume Sessions listed.