Costume On
The House of Worth
The Rise of Haute Couture in the 19th century
Live Online Workshop
July 27, 2024
Instructor
Chantal Filson
Join us for a look at the designer who set the standard for haute couture around the globe, a man whose brilliant design and business acumen created a fashion empire known by simply one word: Worth.
This 2.5 hour workshop includes a presentation on 19th century couturier Charles Frederick Worth, with a look at period dressmaking techniques such as foundation layers, wadding and balayeuses. Examples of antique garments will be shown, as well as both the interior and exterior of a reproduction Worth 1885 ballgown.
The presentation ends with a short workshop portion on curling, shaping and trimming ostrich plumes. The instructor will demonstrate several methods on-camera.
The presentation includes a pdf handout with links for futher info and a supply list will for students wishing to try the techniques in class.
JULY 27, 2024
SATURDAY
10:00 AM- 12:30 PM PACIFIC (LOS ANGELES)
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM CENTRAL (CHICAGO)
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM EASTERN (NYC)
HALF DAY WORKSHOP
LECTURE & DEMO
CLASS COST:
$35
INCLUDES PDF HANDOUT & SUPPLY LIST
Chantal Filson
1886 / Costume On
Chantal is a chihuahua parent, professional costume designer and the Founder/Dean of Costume On.
As a professional costume designer/seamstress/milliner she has designed and constructed clothing and costumes for every type of media and project, from space suits for film to 19th century replicas for a museum. She has taught for Costume College, Costume On, Costumers Guild West, Grant Larson Productions, Genesee Country Village & Museum and others.
Her first garment was a pair of shorts made out of a towel, and they were absolutely terrible.
These glorious skirts were made by students in previous sessions of The 1890s Skirt Hem master class.
Skirt by K. Stelzer