For all those who love creating! Costume Academy is a one day event where you can learn techniques to take your projects to the next level.
For all those who love creating! Costume Academy is a one-day event where you can learn techniques to take your projects to the next level. The day consists of three sessions and includes a variety of class topics, such as ribbon trim, care of vintage clothing, leafy leather cloak clasps and a variety of accessories from various eras.
Here’s how it works: There are three time slots with four classes each. Students choose up to three classes, one for each time slot. There will be an hour and a half lunch break after the first session and a 30 minute break between the last two sessions.
The registration cost for members of GBACG is $60.00 and tickets go on sale on Wednesday, March 5th at 7 pm. For non-members the cost is $70.00 and tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 7th at 7pm based on availability. Join the guild before March 4th to get the member rate and to sign up before non-members! Be sure to check the classes offered before purchasing a membership.
Instructors and Classes
Registration and Class Sign-Up Process
After registering for Costume Academy through Ticket Tailor, you will be sent an email confirmation from Ticket Tailor with a link to make your class choices. Please pick a first and second choice in each time slot in order of preference when registering. If you do not receive the email, check your spam, promotions, or trash folder. If you still can’t find the email, please contact Costume Academy. Students will be placed in classes based on their registration time. Please submit your selections within 24 hours of registering or you will lose your priority. We will start sending out class schedules by March 10th. Anyone registering after the 7th will receive their schedules within 48 hours of registration.
Some classes may have an additional kit or handout fee payable after receiving class schedule confirmation. Kit and handout fees are mandatory and are payable TO THE INSTRUCTOR within three days after registration confirmation. You will receive your invoice from the instructor. Please make sure to pay within three days or you will lose your space in the class!
Transfer Policy: There will be no refunds offered due to cancellation or no-shows. You may sell and transfer your registration to another person by emailing the Costume Academy Coordinator. All transfers must be completed by April 6th at 5pm. Please note that the new student will take over the original student’s classes. They don’t get to choose new classes.
Classes will be held at Language Studies International, 2015 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704 (map). Berkeley has free street parking on Sundays! Also, the Downtown Berkeley BART station is a block from the location. The nearest parking garage is Allston Way Garage at 2061 Allston Way, one block from LSI.
As we have attendees with significant allergies, please refrain from wearing perfumes or bringing anything scented (including flowers) to workshops.
Can I get a refund?
No we do not offer refunds, but you can sell or transfer your registration. The deadline is April 6th at 5pm for transfers.
I've registered on Ticket Tailor, how do I choose classes?
When you register on eventbrite you will get a confirmation email with a link to register classes, please choose your first and second choice in classes.
I've chosen my classes when will I get my schedule?
It takes a few days to organize the class registration. You will receive your class schedule within a week of submitting your classes. If you have further questions: email the Costume Academy Coordinator.
Where should I park?
On Sundays there is free street parking, and two parking garages within two blocks, LSI is also a block from the Berkeley Bart station. Please DO NOT leave valuables in your car.
