Costume On
is coming to Atlanta!
The House of Worth
The Rise of Haute Couture in the 19th century
Live Workshop simultaneously broadcast online
November 11, 2023
Instructor
Chantal Filson
Costume On: Master Class is headed to Atlanta!
This live event will be broadcast virtually in real-time, giving students the option to attend locally or online.
**Zoom tickets only, in-person sold out**
This 3 hour workshop includes a presentation on 19th century couturier Charles Frederick Worth, with a look at period dressmaking techniques such as foundation layers, wadding and balayeuses. Examples of antique garments will be shown, as well as dressing a live model in a reproduction Worth 1885 ballgown with corset and bustle.
The presentation ends with a short workshop portion on curling, shaping and trimming ostrich plumes. The instructor will demonstrate several methods with hands working on-camera for students both at home and in-person, a projector and screen will be used on-site to show attendees in detail.
Materials and tools will be provided for students attending in-person, a supply list will be given for virtual students wishing to try the techniques in class.
All students will receive a pdf handout for further research.
NOVEMBER 11, 2023
SATURDAY
10:00 AM- 1:00 PM PACIFIC (LOS ANGELES)
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CENTRAL (CHICAGO)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EASTERN (NYC)
HALF DAY WORKSHOP
LECTURE, LIVE MODEL & DEMO
CLASS COST:
$35
INCLUDES PDF HANDOUT & SUPPLY LIST
*MATERIALS PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDEES*
**Zoom tickets only, in-person sold out**
Chantal Filson
1886 / Costume On
Chantal is a chihuahua parent, professional costume designer and the Founder/Dean of Costume On.
As a professional costume designer/seamstress/milliner she has designed and constructed clothing and costumes for every type of media and project, from space suits for film to 19th century replicas for a museum. She has taught for Costume College, Costume On, Costumers Guild West, Grant Larson Productions, Genesee Country Village & Museum and others.
Her first garment was a pair of shorts made out of a towel, and they were absolutely terrible.
These glorious skirts were made by students in previous sessions of The 1890s Skirt Hem master class.
Skirt by K. Stelzer