Research and Design
Sketch the costume and list the pieces.
Costume Design Camp: Plan and Build a Character Costume
A four-day camp for ages 11 to 16 who have done some sewing or crafting. Learners design a costume for a character and build its key pieces.
Class Experience
Day one is research and design sketches. Days two and three are making: adapting clothes they already own and building one prop or accessory. Day four is fitting, finishing and a show-and-tell. The teacher helps each learner scope the costume so it can be finished.
How classes work
The camp meets 4 days in one week for 55 minutes a day, with up to 5 learners. Each day builds on the one before.
What we'll cover
Day 1: Research and Design – Sketch the costume and list the pieces.
Day 2: Adapt and Sew – Alter clothing to fit the design.
Day 3: Build an Accessory – Make one prop or detail.
Day 4: Fitting and Show – Finish, fit and share.
Learning Outcomes
Break a costume into pieces and plan each one
Adapt existing clothing with simple sewing
Build one accessory or prop
Fit and finish a costume
Prerequisites
Ages 11-16. Some hand sewing or craft experience. Old clothes to adapt, a basic sewing kit and craft foam or card.
What You'll Need
- Supplies
- Old clothes to adaptSewing kitCraft foam or cardFabric glue
- Device and internet
- Computer or tablet with camera and microphonestable internet connectiongood light at the work area
Syllabus
4 LessonsA step-by-step plan of what your child learns, class by class. · 1 Week
Adapt and Sew
Alter clothing to fit the design.
Build an Accessory
Make one prop or detail.
Fitting and Show
Finish, fit and share.
Available Times
Next 7 days, US Eastern Time
- Mon, Nov 16 · 10:00 AM
- Wed, Nov 18 · 1:30 PM
- Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM
- Thu, Nov 19 · 6:30 PM
- Fri, Nov 20 · 11:00 AM
- Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM
- Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PM
Parents Often Ask
No. Hand sewing and fabric glue are enough.
Yes, or an original character.
The teacher helps plan a costume that fits the time.
It meets 4 times in one week for 55 minutes each day, so it fits into a school break.
Each day builds on the one before, so attending every day is best.
Meet your Instructor
Since 2010 this educator has simplified fashion illustration techniques for children and adults, focusing on accessible methods that build both skill and creative confidence. Instruction covers silhouette, proportion, styling and movement with a focus on period-inspired themes such as the 1960s Mod movement. Workshops and interactive sessions emphasize practical sketching techniques, personal expression and portfolio development, helping students explore design ideas and take creative projects from sketch to concept.
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