Create a beautiful escoffion, a cap worn by women in the Renaissance inspired by Landsknechte costume style. The caps will be made from metallic wired edge ribbon woven and edged with trim, anddecorated with pearls or beads. They will be formed over a head block wig form or padded styrofoam head. This type of a head covering is not limited…
Join us at the Sequoia Lodge in Oakland for an evening of Global Rennaisance! Embrace the spirit of reawakening and rebirth, no matter the era or culture. Venture beyond the ordinary as we delve into the Renaissance, a term that transcends centuries, continents, and artistic movements. We welcome all Renaissances to converge in a magnificent celebration. Delight in the essence…
Once again it's time for our annual Open House. This year's Open House will be similar to the last couple of years in that we will be virtual. What is the Open House? The GBACG Open House is an opportunity for members and those interested to hear about the past year of our guild, plans moving forward, and any organizational changes…
Come to see this exhibit together, wear your best interpretation for this exhibit, your best style of the century. We will meet outside the entrance at 11am, tickets are purchased via DeYoung.
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 is composed of three sessions and includes a variety of class topics such as ribbon chatelaines, fairy wing flower crowns and digital project organization! Check out the Costume Academy webpages for more…
Teacher: Lynn McMasters If you love embroidery, fabric appliqué and adding cord or Soutache to the surface of garments; then you will also love doing similar decorative techniques with straw over straw. In the class Lynn will talk about and demo how to use straw in many different ways to make items that you can use to decorate the Bergère…
Join us for a Medieval Romance picnic on the seashore, surrounded by the beautiful nature of the North Bay! Medieval Meme Competition Get ready for the event with your favorite medieval meme! We will have a competition for the most faithful and hilarious recreation, through costuming or any other means available to you. The best recreation will earn a prize!…
(Please note that this workshop is in two sessions: April 28th and May 5th. The hours are both 10am-5pm. There will be a lunch break in each session.) Do you look at images of Victorian ladies and wish you could dress just like them? Now you can! Come make an early Victorian bodice from the 1840s, with the typical fan-shaped…
Leave the frivolities of the court and lounge with friends in nature, enjoying the slow life during this relaxed picnic in the garden! BRING A GAME, TEACH A GAME While lounging around in the garden, join us in some historical games. If you have a favorite classic children's game or fun pastime for everyone, bring it along and teach your…
Fabulous and versatile, rigid-bodied box purses were popular in Barbie’s early years. Mid-century vintage box purses were often made from lucite (acrylic), wood, wicker, or metal. The variety and combination of materials were dizzying compared to today. In this class, we will use contemporary materials to recreate a specific type of faux-basket purse popular in the 1950’s-60’s. Unlike purses made…
Join the great Lady-Geologists of the early Victorian era to do some digging and nature watching! Listen to a Historical and Scientific Lecture by Mary Anning Herself Miss Mary Anning would like to share her latest discoveries with you. Come hear about what it's like to be a working woman combing the cliffs and beaches of Lyme Regis to find…
GBACG Goes To the Irving Penn exhibit at the De Young Museum. Irving Penn is widely recognized as one of the 20th century’s greatest photographers. Vogue’s longest-standing contributor, Penn revolutionized fashion photography. Meet together at 11am in front of the exhibit entrance for a group photo. Please remember you must purchase your ticket through de Young Museum (purchase your ticket…
Not ready for the big chop? Don't want to grow out your pixie cut? You can still wear 1920s hair! In this class students will learn period correct ways to style 1920s long hair, as well as some make-ahead hairpieces, to create fail-proof quick styles for any length of hair. The class will consist of two parts: The first portion…
Join us and watch The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog at the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum. The film was Hitchcock's first thriller and established his reputation as a director. Its plot concerns the hunt for a Jack the Ripper-like serial killer in London. We hope you enjoy our choice, here is more information about this groundbreaking film.…
Join us at Camron-Stanford House to celebrate everyone's favorite - Barbie (and Ken, of course)! Think of how you would spend your own Barbie Dream Party and make it a reality! Relax in the garden or tour the house decked out in all pink, enjoy a smorgasbord of pink and sparkly desserts, take a picture in the Barbie Box, or walk the…
GBACG Goes To: 32nd Folsom Renaissance Faire & Joust Dust off your Renfaire garb and enjoy the turkey legs and mead! Meet together at noon-ish after the tickets check for a group photo (detailed gathering spot will be posted). Please remember you must purchase your ticket in advance!
Add a bit of glow and magic to your costuming by learning how to solder LED filaments and cast UV resin to make a light-up galaxy pendant. Using UV resin and filament LEDs you will make a unique light up galaxy inspired pendant. In this class you will learn how to do simple soldering, use UV resin, and make a…
Gather in outer space with beings from distant galaxies, from a long time ago, far reaching future, or other timey wimey travelers! Join us for an afternoon studded with stars, enjoy a sit-down buffet luncheon, and make a toast to the vast sky above! COSTUME Anything sci-fi or space related goes! Dress as your favorite galaxy-travelling hero, a smooth-talking robot,…
Once again it's time for our annual Open House. This year's Open House will be similar to the last couple of years in that we will be virtual. What is the Open House? The GBACG Open House is an opportunity for members and those interested to hear about the past year of our guild, plans moving forward, and any organizational changes…
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…