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In this course, you’ll create a pair of basic leather lace-up boots for your own feet based on personal measurements you provide in advance of the course. Patterns will be drafted for you in accordance with these measurements. Leave a note with your shoe size at checkout.
In this challenging four-day course, students will learn the foundation for most theatrical or street styles of shoes and expand on the following skills:
- Discover the anatomy of a boot and learn how all the parts fit together
- Cut pieces of leather for the upper of the boots, and sew them together
- Attach insoles to the lasts and pull the leather uppers over the lasts
- Add soles and heels to the boots
The end product will be a pair of boots students can proudly wear home.
Note: Students will be required to use machinery such as industrial sewing machines and power tools. Physical dexterity is required.
Classes run Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
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In this course, you’ll create a pair of basic leather lace-up boots for your own feet based on personal measurements you provide in advance of the course. Patterns will be drafted for you in accordance with these measurements.
In this challenging four-day course, students will learn the foundation for most theatrical or street styles of shoes and expand on the following skills:
- Discover the anatomy of a boot and learn how all the parts fit together
- Cut pieces of leather for the upper of the boots, and sew them together
- Attach insoles to the lasts and pull the leather uppers over the lasts
- Add soles and heels to the boots
The end product will be a pair of boots students can proudly wear home.
Note: Students will be required to use machinery such as industrial sewing machines and power tools. Physical dexterity is required.
Classes run Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm
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In this course, you’ll create a pair of basic leather lace-up boots for your own feet based on personal measurements you provide in advance of the course. Patterns will be drafted for you in accordance with these measurements.
In this challenging four-day course, students will learn the foundation for most theatrical or street styles of shoes and expand on the following skills:
- Discover the anatomy of a boot and learn how all the parts fit together
- Cut pieces of leather for the upper of the boots, and sew them together
- Attach insoles to the lasts and pull the leather uppers over the lasts
- Add soles and heels to the boots
The end product will be a pair of boots students can proudly wear home.
Note: Students will be required to use machinery such as industrial sewing machines and power tools. Physical dexterity is required.
Classes run Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-5pm.
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Under the expert guidance of one of the best Stratford Festival wig makers, increase your skills and learn some amazing techniques in this age-old craft. (Course fee includes materials.)
In this course, students will learn and expand on the following skills:
- Practice knotting by creating facial hair pieces
- Learn how to properly ventilate, fit and customize a wig for stage and film
- Explore techniques to create a natural-looking hairline
- Discover methods to dress wigs into finished looks
- Discuss sources for materials, tools and resources
- Select and dress historical period wig styles
- Learn effective methods for wig preparation and wig application
All materials, including a wig hook, holder and wig, are supplied. Participants may take the wig home with them.
KEY INFORMATION
The low student-to-teacher ratio in each course ensures instruction is geared to the participant’s skill level and experience. Please indicate your related experience when you register.
Classes run Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm
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In this introductory footwear workshop, you will learn how to take modern footwear and make it appropriate for many theatrical applications, including period pieces. This workshop will prepare you to work on footwear for stage, cosplay, or film.
During this four-day course, students will learn:
- basic terminology of footwear and shoes of different periods of footwear through the ages
- how to change the appearance of footwear, from basic paint techniques to more complicated processes, such as covering or altering the upper
- structural differences between dance shoes and street shoes
- fitting problems and how to solve them
- health and safety and proper use of chemicals for shoe work
- basic repair for common issues from stage wear
Note: Tuition fee includes a basic leather paint kit.
Note: Students may be required to use machinery such as industrial sewing machines and power tools. Physical dexterity is required.
Classes run Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-5pm.
Image Credit: Shoes (pictured) for the ensemble in Chicago at the Stratford Festival, designed by Dana Osborne and crafted by the shoe team at the Festival.
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This course is ideal for those who want to learn how to build costumes for community theatre, cosplay, or everyday clothing.
In this two-day intro to Theatrical Sewing class students will learn basic sewing skills and expand on:
- bodice with piping
- hand hemming
- hand-sewn snaps and closures
- darts and princess seams
- bias binding
- and quick changing shirts.
Note:
Students are to bring some supplies of their own: Basic sewing kit- scissors, thimbles, straight pins, shears, snips, rulers, and measuring tape. You may bring your own sewing machine if preferred, OTW has a few in the studio.
Classes run Saturday and Sunday, 9am-5pm.