Costume On offers both lecture and workshop services for your organization or private function. Select a presentation from the roster or submit a custom request for either virtual or in-person format.
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Classes are tailored to skill level with options for handouts, kits, tools and bonus materials.
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Previous lectures & classes include-
Genesee Country Village & Museum, Corsets & Cravats, Alfred University, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Smocking Arts Guild of America, Embroidery Guild of America, Banning House Museum, Camron-Stanford House, Costumers Guild West, Costume College, Frock Con, Yorba Linda Library Centennial, Angelica Free Library
-Confections & Novelties: Women's Hats of the Gilded Age
-The House of Worth: The Rise of Haute Couture in the 19th Century
-Beetle Wing Embroidery: Origins & Western Fashion
-A Monstrous Elegance of Women: Fashion as Weaponry in the 19th Century
-Embellishments: Replicating Design Elements in Couture Gowns
-From Page to Pattern: Using 19th Century Pattern Diagrams
-The Crinolette: 1868-1873
-The Foundation Skirt: 1880-1900s
-Professional Costume Design for Film/TV/Performance
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Available Presentations:​
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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