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My first costume was completed in 2010. Since then, I have improved my costuming greatly, from researching, to patterning, to construction. I have learned to sew by hand and machine, made my own accessories, and styled my wigs and makeup according to contemporary paintings.
To me, this has been great progress, but I still have many gaps in my knowledge base. I have primarily focused on 16th century in the SCA, but I sometimes dabble in other periods as well, where I am less knowledgeable.
In November, I was awarded a scholarship to attend Costume College, a three day conference in California in July, featuring about 200 classes on historical, modern and creative methods of costuming.
There will also be social events to wear my best work and network with other costumers - a great chance to learn tricks, receive feedback, become known as a costumer, meet others with the same interest, and make friends.
In addition to attending classes, I hope to teach two beginner classes on 16th century Florentine women's wear, and share the knowledge and tricks I have picked up while studying this period.
The scholarship covers the cost of the event plus one night's hotel stay (~$300). All other costs are my responsibility. I have signed up for the event's roommate matching service to find a roommate to share the cost of the hotel room, but worst case scenario, the hotel would cost $450 for the duration of the trip. A roundtrip flight from New England to LA is approximately $450 (economy). That makes the basic requirement $900, not counting pocket expenses and extras. I have set a goal of $1,000, just to have a little extra in case of unforeseen expenses.
I am asking for help because I am a full time student and any little bit helps. Any part of the costs that are not funded will come out of my own pocket, through side jobs, sales of miscellaneous items around the house, and any other way I can earn money. Due to the location of the event, I will not be a frequent attendee of Costume College, so I am very excited to have received a scholarship that makes this educational trip a little more affordable.
Any extra funding will be applied towards attending classes with materials/attendance fees, attending the Costume College gala and dinner ($75), and/or one of the tours offered of local museums/points of interest.
If there is a significant amount of extra funding, I may plan an extra night's stay and attend museum(s) that are not included in the tours, such as Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
The Costume College scholarship applies to 2016 or 2017. I will do everything I can to attend in 2016. I reserve 2017 attendance as a last resort, emergency only, backup plan.
**NOTE: I will also be travelling to Florence, Italy over spring break as part of a school study abroad. There I will be viewing the costume collections and museums to further my study of 16th c Florentine clothing. This will be funded through student loans and will not affect the funds for Costume College. If I’m frugal in Italy, I may have leftover to apply towards CoCo!
To me, this has been great progress, but I still have many gaps in my knowledge base. I have primarily focused on 16th century in the SCA, but I sometimes dabble in other periods as well, where I am less knowledgeable.
In November, I was awarded a scholarship to attend Costume College, a three day conference in California in July, featuring about 200 classes on historical, modern and creative methods of costuming.
There will also be social events to wear my best work and network with other costumers - a great chance to learn tricks, receive feedback, become known as a costumer, meet others with the same interest, and make friends.
In addition to attending classes, I hope to teach two beginner classes on 16th century Florentine women's wear, and share the knowledge and tricks I have picked up while studying this period.
The scholarship covers the cost of the event plus one night's hotel stay (~$300). All other costs are my responsibility. I have signed up for the event's roommate matching service to find a roommate to share the cost of the hotel room, but worst case scenario, the hotel would cost $450 for the duration of the trip. A roundtrip flight from New England to LA is approximately $450 (economy). That makes the basic requirement $900, not counting pocket expenses and extras. I have set a goal of $1,000, just to have a little extra in case of unforeseen expenses.
I am asking for help because I am a full time student and any little bit helps. Any part of the costs that are not funded will come out of my own pocket, through side jobs, sales of miscellaneous items around the house, and any other way I can earn money. Due to the location of the event, I will not be a frequent attendee of Costume College, so I am very excited to have received a scholarship that makes this educational trip a little more affordable.
Any extra funding will be applied towards attending classes with materials/attendance fees, attending the Costume College gala and dinner ($75), and/or one of the tours offered of local museums/points of interest.
If there is a significant amount of extra funding, I may plan an extra night's stay and attend museum(s) that are not included in the tours, such as Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
The Costume College scholarship applies to 2016 or 2017. I will do everything I can to attend in 2016. I reserve 2017 attendance as a last resort, emergency only, backup plan.
**NOTE: I will also be travelling to Florence, Italy over spring break as part of a school study abroad. There I will be viewing the costume collections and museums to further my study of 16th c Florentine clothing. This will be funded through student loans and will not affect the funds for Costume College. If I’m frugal in Italy, I may have leftover to apply towards CoCo!
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