Cosplay & Costume Development
Description
This class is for cosplay and sewing enthusiasts alike! If you have been wanting to make a special costume for Halloween or develop a character costume for FanX or other cosplay conventions this is the class for you! Participants should have sewing experience and come to the class with inspiration for their designs. An experienced costume designer who has worked for Tuacahn, Pioneer Theatre Company, Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre, Cache Theatre Company and more will be your instructor for this class. Students will select appropriate fabric and trims for specific design; pattern and construct a costume from character design inspiration; be guided through all areas of the costume-making process in order to bring their vision to life.
Objectives:
- Select appropriate fabric and trims for a specific design.
- Pattern and construct a fully functional costume from character design inspiration.
Refund Policy
Individuals are responsible for canceling their registration should they not be able to attend. Refunds will not be issued for non-attendance. Cancellations received before the first day of class will receive a 100% refund. No refunds, in whole or in part, will be given on or after the first day of class.
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Instructor
Maren Lyman is an award-winning costume designer/artisan. She received her BFA in Costume Design from Utah State University and went on to continue her education with an MFA in Costume Design from San Diego State University. While at SDSU, Maren taught period costume movement and manners, costume sewing labs, and was an active student member of United States Institute of Theatre and Technology (USITT), participating in Design Expo and TECH Expo. She was also a member of the Costume Society of America.
As a technician, Maren has sewn in costume shops from BYU to The LaJolla Playhouse, San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre, Lamb’s Players, and PCPA Theatrefest. Locally, she has designed for Lyric Rep, USU Theatre Dept, Music Theater West, Sky View High School, Green Canyon High School, Smithfield Youth Theatre, and Serendipity Dance Co.
Favorite costume designs include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Guys and Dolls, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for Music Theatre West; Big River and Shear Madness for the Lyric Rep; and Lysistrata for San Diego State University.
In her “spare” time, Maren enjoys costume history, reading, sewing, fishing, ballroom dancing, tap dancing and Disneyland. She is excited to be part of the BTECH family!
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Our Mission
The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.
Hours of Operation
Logan Campus - Main
Telephone: 435-753-6780
Student Services
Monday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed
Brigham City Campus
Telephone: 435-734-0614
Student Services
Monday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed
Campuses
Logan Campus - Main . 435-753-6780
1301 North 600 West, Logan, UT 84321
Brigham City Campus . 435-734-0614
325 West 1100 South Brigham City, UT 84302