So heres the update on how things are going for me at the moment.
In the end I didnt win the Janet Arnold Patterns of Fashion Award, but I was so privaledged to get through to the final, and the winner Emma Wilson deserved it! Well done Emma :)
On the plus side, I managed to visit my best friends in Vancouver, Canada.
I had a great time exploring the stunning landscape and almost conquered my fears of heights by climbing a few mountains and ski lifts. I had so much fun spending time with my friends again as I havent seen them in years! Hopefully ill be able to do it again soon.
Ive also been lucky enough to have an opportunity to make a wedding dress for someone, but the interesting aspect is that its an eco friendly wedding dress as the bride is having an eco wedding. It should be pretty interesting, and I love the challenge!
The final bit of good news is that Im back working at Welsh National Opera, this time finishing off La Boheme, and working on Cosi Van Tutti & Jephtha. Yet more beautifully designed shows with great costumes.
Lets hope they go alright...
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Saturday, 19 May 2012
New Beginnings
The start of my costuming career has officially begun!
I have been lucky enough to get a months paid work in the Costume Workroom at Welsh National Opera in Cardiff Bay. This was totally out of the blue and I got the job through a personal reccomendation.
Im working on the current season's Tristan and Isolde and La Boheme, which involves making and alterations to custom made and original garments.
Lets hope this leads to more opportunities!
I have also managed to secure myself more cstuming experince at home in Devon. I will be working with Bee Watson at The Exeter Costume Box, and we will both become involved with local theatre projects and may lead onto future work.
The final bit of good news is that I have been selected for the final four of the Janet Arnold Patterns of Fashion Award. This came as a shock as I did not expect to get further than the application, and although I feel that I will not win due to the high standard of the other finalists, I am happy and feel privaledged to have got through. Lets see what happens at the final on the 7th July.
Heres to the exciting, and busy future!
I have been lucky enough to get a months paid work in the Costume Workroom at Welsh National Opera in Cardiff Bay. This was totally out of the blue and I got the job through a personal reccomendation.
Im working on the current season's Tristan and Isolde and La Boheme, which involves making and alterations to custom made and original garments.
Lets hope this leads to more opportunities!
I have also managed to secure myself more cstuming experince at home in Devon. I will be working with Bee Watson at The Exeter Costume Box, and we will both become involved with local theatre projects and may lead onto future work.
The final bit of good news is that I have been selected for the final four of the Janet Arnold Patterns of Fashion Award. This came as a shock as I did not expect to get further than the application, and although I feel that I will not win due to the high standard of the other finalists, I am happy and feel privaledged to have got through. Lets see what happens at the final on the 7th July.
Heres to the exciting, and busy future!
The End of an Era
So I have handed in my last pieces of work and my degree is now over.
What a time it has been, the past three hectic years have flown by and have been a mixture of highs and lows!
But this was my last high from the degree, the submission of my supporting work for Blood Wedding:
I decided to use some of the props from the production as inspiration for the presentation of my work ana wanted to create a Spanish, rustic feel to it, with a hint of the play's 1930s setting. I found some old books written in Spanish that I used as sketch books for my notes and photos.
I hope to be able to expand on this work for my exhibition, with the inclusion of costumes, furniture, and more props.
What a time it has been, the past three hectic years have flown by and have been a mixture of highs and lows!
But this was my last high from the degree, the submission of my supporting work for Blood Wedding:
I decided to use some of the props from the production as inspiration for the presentation of my work ana wanted to create a Spanish, rustic feel to it, with a hint of the play's 1930s setting. I found some old books written in Spanish that I used as sketch books for my notes and photos.
I hope to be able to expand on this work for my exhibition, with the inclusion of costumes, furniture, and more props.
Monday, 30 April 2012
Final Major Project
As part of my Final Major Project, I was lucky enough to work on the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama production of Blood Wedding.
My role during this production was as a Costume assistant, maker, and dresser. Meaning that I was able to work closely with the designer and the production team from start to finish. This included fabric and costume sourcing, alterations, pattern cutting, costume making, costume fittings, meetings, technical and dress rehearsals, dressing, laundering, hair and make up for show week, and being involved in the theatre get out.
Blood Wedding
Bute Theatre, Cardiff
March 27th-31st 2012
Director: George Perrin
Costume & Set Designer: Madeline Girling
My next step now is to produce the supporting portfolio of work. I plan to do this by presenting my work in old, Spanish books; as part of a display using similar props to those used in the show.
Time to get creative!
Monday, 23 April 2012
My Costuming life so far...
I am currently studying on my final year of the BA (hons) Costume Construction for Screen & Stage course at Coleg Morgannwg/University of Glamorgan.
Its been a busy few years full of lots of hard work, but Ive enjoyed it at the same time! This course has enabled me to improve my sewing and pattern cutting skills, as well as to gain first hand industry experience in a variety of positions in costume for screen, stage, and costume hire.
I have been lucky enough to have worked on many Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama theatre productions, the World Skills 2011 opening ceremony, and Its My Shout!, to name a few; and undertook work experience at Flame Torbay Costume Hire, the Royal Opera House stores, and Plymouth Theatre Royal.
Through these experiences I have gained a greater understanding of how both small and large scale events and companies work, and the role that costume plays within these. I feel that this has helped to boost my confidence and positively changed the way I work as a costumier.
New Kids on the Blog
I have finally decided to join the online world as a professional, I'm not so great at blogging so lets see how it goes!
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