Once again it's time for our annual Open House. This year's Open House will be similar to last year in that we are going virtual for the safety of our community and members during this time. 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,…
Video is a great way to teach and show off makes during the pandemic, and beyond, but how do you do it? In this workshop participants will get a 101 lesson in producing video content centered on making things (whether it’s just showing off a costume, a tutorial, or teaching a virtual class). There will be time to go over…
Please join us as a group to go see the exhibit Jules Tavernier and the Elem Pomo at the DeYoung. We will meet in the front of the museum, view the exhibit together and share the experience. This exhibit will include paintings by Jules Tavernier of his visit with the Elem Pomo at Clear Lake and will also feature modern…
For all those who love creating! Virtual 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 this year is great for building new skills like Pad Stitching, Smocking, Eva Foam techniques and so much more! For more information and the class…
Perfect for our Baba Yaga forest event. Transform yourself into a mysterious and alluring dryad. In this class, we will be creating a special effects makeup using easy to find supplies, and a kit containing some woodsy surprises. We will be using a variety of makeup techniques to create our final, high-fantasy look.
Baba Yaga invites all folklore and fairytale creatures from around the globe to join her for tea in her enchanted woods. Wear any fantasy or folk wear, and share your favorite dish. Join us in the enchanted forest for a picnic with Baba Yaga, and her folk tale friends from across the globe. We are going to play games, go…
Design your own cloche hat perfect for our Nosferatu Centennial and all the 20's events! Learn to layout your hat pattern, cut your felt, sew the felt, wire the brim edge and sew petersham on the edge of their hat. Then, you will block the hat and decorate it. Teacher: Lynn McMasters
Join Amalia True for an afternoon tea, to reveal who has been "touched", and to solve a murder!
Don your 1920's vampiric look (or from when you became a vampire) and join us for an evening viewing of Nosferatu and celebrate 100 years of Vampires in film. Join us at History San Jose, where we will have a movie night under the stars. There will be drinks and snacks, and we will park inside the History San Jose…
Cameo jewelry exploded in popularity during the first two decades of the 19th Century. Jewelers such as Marie-Étienne Nitot created elaborate parure sets out of non-traditional cameo materials such as coral, malachite, and turquoise. They were also common souvenirs purchased by young men returning from their Grand Tours. In this class we will be learning how to mix semi-precious stone…
View the spectacular work of Chinese Fashion Designer Guo Pei, hailed as China's first couturier. More than 80 works spanning 2 decades will be on view. Please purchase your tickets in advance through the Legion of Honor. As an education non-profit GBACG want to promote educational outings together. This year we are starting a series of Field Trips to go see…
Teacher: Sarah Mijts A beginner’s exploration of leatherworking for costuming and cosplay with Sarah Mijts. Students will walk through various leather-working tools by assembling a sword frog (scabbard). The first part of class will be an explanation of leather-working techniques, with a basis in understanding the medium of leather and how it has been used historically. Students will walk away…
Join us for the picnic at the seaside, to celebrate the last novel written by Jane Austen - Persuasion! We will wistfully gaze at the ocean, play naval-themed games like tug of war, and drink lemonade! The McNears Beach Park sits in a sheltered cove alongside San Pablo Bay, and the entry fee is $5 per car. Parking is limited…
Join Alexandre Dumas in a to celebrate his latest novel release, The Man in the Iron Mask (1850). Come to the masquerade dressed in your best late 1840’s or come as one of his many beloved characters from the 1700-1830’s. Will there be merchant sailors, musketeers, royalty in disguise, sword fighting ladies, those seeking treasure and adventure, and mysterious people…
Learn basic handsewing stitches, as well as some helpful techniques, tricks, and tools for successful stitching. Let’s face it – sewing by hand can be a bit scary! Whether you want to make an entire dress by hand, or simply hand-sew your next hem, there are tools and techniques that can make the process less intimidating and help you achieve…
Join your fellow witchers at Caer Morhen, and enjoy some sword fighting, a feast, and a sword fighting demo! This is an event limited to 50 lucky witchers, with an optional add-on Introduction to Stage Combat Sword Fighting Class (tickets are available as a separate ticket from the event). For those who choose not to do the class, there will…
Are your hands cold? Do you want a fun new accessory for your winter costumes? Let’s make a muff! They can be made of faux fur, velvet, wool, or silk, and can be trimmed with whatever your imagination can devise. In class we will go over a bit of the history of muffs, look at some period examples, and then…
Once again it's time for our annual Open House. This year's Open House will be similar to last year's in that we are going virtual for the safety of our community, based on the feedback we've received from the past two. What is the Open House? The GBACG Open House is an opportunity for members and those interested to hear about the…
Come to see this exhibit together, wear your best interpretation of McQueen or the perfect museum outfit. Please note: you must buy your own ticket.
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 leather working, creating seamless fabric designs and making your own smoking cap! For more information, head over to…