🇳🇱 Zaandam: Costume Making Workshop

Time to get crafty! In this hands-on session we'll turn a plain, ordinary bra into something that genuinely looks like a costume, and build a matching shimmy belt to go with it.

I'll show you the simple techniques that make the biggest difference, the tricks that separate "decorated bra" from "stage costume". You'll go home with a piece you made yourself and the know-how to do it all over again.

No sewing background required, if you can hold a needle, you're in good hands. Bring a simple bra (red or gold/beige) you don't mind transforming.

Costume Concept:

What we will be making is a quick-build as 3 h is a very short time to make a full costume.

I'll show you how this can be done fast and also how and why something needs to be done done slowly and precisely. We will glue what we can and hand sew everything else. If you need more time you can always finish the detailing at home later.

WHAT TO WEAR & BRING:

Bring:

• ⚠️ 1 simple solid bra or bikini top. It needs to fit you + hold its shape. No see-through or full mesh/lace bras.

  
  

  Color: Red if you buy the 'Red Set' ticket, Gold or Nude if you buy the 'Golden Set' ticket.

  
  

  Bra condition: can be old, used or new.

• ⚠️ 1 pillow: sleeping pillow or medium to large size couch pillow works best. Very small or extremely soft and shapeless pillows are not suitable.

• Scissors

• Hot glue gun (if you have one, if not I'll have some to borrow).

Clothes: Wear comfortable clothes that are not too baggy, so we can try on the costume over your clothes.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Time: 13:00-16:30 (3,5 hours)* *If we get more than 10 sign-ups, the class is extended by 30 minutes.

Place: East Side Dance Studio

Located inside the Hellema creative hub

Oostzijde 381 Atelier, A3 10, 1508 EP Zaandam

Language: The workshop is in English.

Arrival: Please arrive 10 minutes before the workshop, so you have enough time to settle in. We start on time and need every minute of the time, being late will cut into your costume making time.

Entrance: The front door is always locked. The workshop assistant will open it just before class and close it again just after.

Parking: Free parking is available on the street. Guests (both with cars and bicycles) are asked to park in the two parking spaces at Hellema (within the yellow and white gates).

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Min/max participants: 5/14

Event Cancellation: If the minimum number of participants isn't met by 48 h before the class, the organizer reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the class. In this case, all registrations will be fully refunded.

If you need to cancel: Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the event are eligible for a 50% refund. Unfortunately, refunds are not possible for cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance.

In case of questions: misschrissykiss@gmail.com