Portland Costume Symposium - Panels and Workshops
Last update: 5 Jan 2000
Some suggested panels have been:
Fantasy vs. Reality - where they merge, diverge, and inspire
Intro to Re-Enactment - so you want to wow them the first time out, eh?
Ceremonial and Pageant Costume and its Effects
My X-Rating is Different from Your X-Rating - when cultures clash
* Overview of Oriental Costume
Hair in History
Costume Photography (Workshop)
Bellydance through the Cosmos
Latex & Leather & Feathers - Oh, my!
* Ceremonial Masks and Headgear (Workshop)
Undergarments and an Honest Look at Figures
Shoemaking (or Converting) (Workshop)
Natural vs. Synthetic - Can your budget survive the look?
* How to Make a Comfortable Corset (Workshop)
Jewelry - Historical vs. Fantasy
* Jewelry - How to modify existing Pieces for Historical Accuracy
Pattern Drafting & Making (draping; planning for a build)
Personas & Characters - how to develop them
Personas & Characters - what would they wear?
* denotes contact made with probable instructor(s) but no contract has
been signed yet.
If you would like to suggest a panel or worshop or if you feel you are
qualified to teach a panel or workshop or know someone who is, please
contact us.
Exhibits --- Dealers' Room --- Masquerade --- Committee List
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