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
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Costume On: Master Class is headed to Atlanta!
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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**
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Her first garment was a pair of shorts made out of a towel, and they were absolutely terrible.
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These glorious skirts were made by students in previous sessions of The 1890s Skirt Hem master class.
Skirt by K. Stelzer