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Costume

Warwickshire College’s Henley-in-Arden centre has developed a specialised working environment for students of all ages in theatre costume, millinery and corsetry.

 

Costume students on the catwalkThese subjects are offered as full and part-time as well as recreational courses.

 

Students are encouraged to develop skills in a variety of subject specialisms which will create a good basis for their portfolios.

 

Students will learn:Costume students

  • garnment design

  • pattern cutting
  • corsetry and period clothing
  • illustration and portfolio binding
  • materials and processes
  • garment construction
  • millinery and accessories

 

Model in tawny patterned dressPattern cutting is a key part to all of the subject areas and is taught to all students to ensure that their creative designs can be produced.

 

The costume programme has been developed to industry standards and students are encouraged to work in a production team environment, with the assistance of specialised subject tutors.

 

Whether you want to develop your existing skills or are a complete beginner, the Henley-in-Arden centre welcomes all levels of experience.

Model in white corseted dress with red tie

 

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