Theatre Costumes Design Schools

Theatrical Design and Production is a comprehensive and practical survey that examines the technical and design aspects of play production, including scene design and construction, lighting, sound, costume, and makeup. Design is presented as both an art closely integrated with the director’s, actor’s, and playwright’s visions, and a craft that provides practical solutions for the physical manipulation of stage space.Instructors and students can now access their course content through the C... [Read More]

Designed especially for costume designers, this unique notebook contains templates useful for sketching, planning, and organizing costumes for theater productions. This 6 x 9" journal with a total of 120 pages includes 100 two page spread template pages for organizing costumes and information, including sizes and measurements, for each actor/actress and character plus 20 extra blank and blank lined pages for sketching, design, and extra notes . With a cute durable matte softcover in lime green, ... [Read More]

Featuring staging for 11 chorals, including: On with the Show * Alexander's Ragtime Band * Elijah and Joshua * Habari Nzuri * Hodie, Alleluia * La Musica * New Year Comin' * Santa Needs a Vacation * Take Me Out to the Ball Game PLUS sign language for One Song, Many Voices and Our Gift for You.

Students and enthusiasts of period costume as well as needleworkers interested in re-creating authentic costumes of America's post-Revolutionary era will welcome this comprehensive, scholarly treatment. It not only discusses and describes the clothing worn in rural America (primarily in New England) between 1783 and 1800, it is one of the few books to include scaled drawings of patterns and full instructions for making most of the garments.The attire includes the clothing both of settlers and of... [Read More]

Written for fashion design, apparel, and patternmaking students and professionals, this user-friendly bestseller teaches the different methods and principles involved in draping fabric on a dress form. The Art of Fashion Draping, 4th Edition, is organized from basic to advanced topics and includes a wide variety of styles. More than 500 new two-color illustrations reflect current designs and visually spell out every step of the draping process. Features - Step-by-step draping instructions and il... [Read More]

Acclaimed as the best book ever published on the subject, A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup covers everything from basic facial makeup styles, simple scars and gashes, to masks, molds and cast-making; everything you need to know to create vampires, zombies and other fantastical characters. With clear step by step instructions and hundreds of color photos, it includes stunning conceptual pieces from many of the contributing artists and a section on manga/cosplay hair and makeup. Bound to... [Read More]

The Art of Couture Sewing, 2nd Edition is a practical guide to custom techniques in the construction of couture garments. Beginning with a brief history of haute couture, the book moves on to cover tools and supplies, matching fabrics with the appropriate needles and threads, pressing, and construction techniques. Basic draping skills, corset construction, and tailoring, as well as the variety of closures, hems and finishes used in couture are discussed. The text is filled with step-by-step tech... [Read More]

When your Blue Squid Face Paint for Kids arrives in the mail you'll want to immediately take it out of its high-quality packaging. Your kids will "ooh" and "ahh" over the beautiful colours. And you'll love that the face paint is washable, non-toxic and completely kid-friendly. Use one of the three included face painting brushes to paint your child's cheek or forehead. Smile at how smoothly the facepaint glides on and how quickly it dries. It's soo easy-to-use and there's no mess to clea... [Read More]

Gear up for a big adventure "to infinity and beyond" with this vibrantly-colored Buzz Lightyear Costume for men that will make you look just like Buzz in the Toy Story 4 movie. This officially licensed costume ensemble includes a jumpsuit featuring the black, green and purple space suit design and a printed control panel on the chest, a purple headpiece, elbow-length gloves and inflatable wings that complete Buzz's signature look. The creative design and bold colors are guaranteed to get you not... [Read More]

When your Blue Squid Face Paint for Kids arrives in the mail you'll want to immediately take it out of its high-quality packaging. Your kids will "ooh" and "ahh" over the beautiful colours. And you'll love that the face paint make up sticks are non-toxic and completely kid-friendly. Smile at how smoothly the facepaint glides on and how quickly it dries. It's soo easy-to-use and there's no mess to clean up afterwards! Stumped for what to to do with your face painting kit next? We'll in... [Read More]