Basic Costume Construction

Class Description

Instructor: Roula Roulette 12/1 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Price: $35 Basic Costuming: Burlesque Bra Coverings will cover . . . well . . . how to cover a bra, and different tips on how to make it peel-able for stage. This workshop requires you to bring a list of items. Please be sure to check your list twice before coming to the workshop so you can leave with your own stage worthy bra! What to Bring • A hard cup bra that fits you or is slightly big on you. Think a push-up bra, or one that has thicker cups. • 4-way stretch material (Just ask for the bathing suit material at the fabric store. The shop folks will help you out) • Straight pins • Thread that matches your fabric • Needle Learning Outcomes • How to make a bra not look "off the rack" • Basic sewing skills • Basic draping skills • Adding an additional closure • How to attach stones to stretch fabric This workshop is part of Burlesque III, FanWise DIY, and Striptease courses, and is also available as an independent workshop. About Us: Drenched in over a century of charm, Metropolitan Studios Arts & Movement Community is an affordable creative space in the heart of Atlanta’s East Atlanta Village; and Atlanta's Burlesque and Cabaret House. We are an event venue, community gathering space, and Atlanta, Georgia’s Burlesque & Cabaret House, home to the Atlanta School of Burlesque and the award-winning Candybox Revue burlesque entertainment troupe. Join us for what could just be your best burlesque experience! We’re proud to be queer women-owned and are grateful that you choose to make magic with us! From burlesque classes and movement classes, live burlesque shows in Georgia and private events like weddings and shows, to creativity and community, #magicshithappenshere!