Costume College 2018
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Costumer’s Guild West, Inc. presents the 26th annual Costume College 2018 Dressing the Royals July 26 - 30, 2018 Bonus Track: What’s That Fabric? www.costumecollege.net Registration Book Contents Dean’s Message 1 Storming the Castle Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills 2 Roommates 2 Transportation 3 Parking at the Hotel 3 Visiting the Realm Finding Food: light snacks to extravagant meals 4 Bringing your own food 4 What to Wear 5 Emergency Costume Supplies 5 Disability Accommodations 5 The Royal Salons Event Check-In 6 Costume Exhibits 7 Hospitality Suite 8 Marketplace 9 Bargain Basement 10 Portrait Studio 11 CGW Board Mixer 11 The Royal Entourage Pool Party: Realm of the Goblin King 12 Friday Night Social: A Princess in Paris 13 Red Carpet 14 Raffles 14 Time Traveler’s Gala: The Royal Coronation Ball 15 Sunday Breakfast: The Royal Breakfast 16 Fantasy Tea: Victoria’s Fancy Dress Tea 17 Royal Parchment Information Desk 18 Social Media 18 Mobile App 19 Scholarships & How to Get Them 19 Caught on Camera 20 Volunteers 21 Panic Room 21 The Royal Parade Class Information 22 Freshman Orientation 23 Tours 24 Classes 26 Teacher Biographies 55 History of Deans & Themes 70 The Minor Edicts About Costumer’s Guild West and Costume College 71 Legal Disclosures and Policies 71 From the Parliament Costume College Committee Members 73 CGW, Inc. Board Members 73 Dean's Message Welcome, welcome, to all our noble members of Costume College 2018!! I’m so excited to share everything our Team Royal has been working on for the past 6 months. And if you’re one of our teachers or volunteers, you are an honorary Team Royal member too! Thank you! To our new students, or fairly new students, please try and attend the Freshman Orientation on Friday morning at 8 am. It will be well worth your time to attend. Please, take the time to read EVERYTHING in this book prior to coming to Costume College. Every year, we hear that someone missed something because they didn’t know about it. But if they had READ THE BOOK, they would have known. Everything in this book is worth a read. This Registration Book contains all the hard work your Team Royal has put together into making it a splendid event to all visiting royalty, diplomats, dignitaries, and scribes. It will tell you when, where, why, and how. We’ve even made some changes this year. Use our Table of Contents to find what you’re looking for. THIS is your reference book, and your homework assignment is to read it before you arrive. My theme for you this year is “Dressing the Royals.” As last year’s College ended, I had already come up with an idea what my theme for the next year would be: it would revolve around royalty.With so many movies and TV series out on various kings and queens, my fantasies were full of all the beautiful dresses and yes, the TIARAS! With so many wearing them at the previous College years, it seemed the perfect fit too. What was amazing about my theme idea was that it could encompass so much; historical, fantasy, nationalities from all over the world, and some slightly odd off-shoots. My primary focus would be for the Gala theme, and I wanted it to be a royal coronation ball, with all the mysticism, pomp and music that goes with it. I let my other special event Committee Heads come up with their themes that would complement my main theme, and they did exactly what I hoped for. They came up with some amazing ideas. I shared my thoughts on the Gala theme with my Gala Master and Mistress, and just wait until you see what they’ve come up with! Each event gives you an opportunity to make something to wear with it, or you can just wear what you like, but staying within the PG-rating. There are no rules that say you have to copy the theme. Not everyone will. I rarely do. And there also is no rule that you must be in costume. After you check in for Costume College Thursday night, wander on over to the outdoor pool area for “The Realm of the Goblin King.” On Friday evening, after classes, we will welcome you with light snacks at the Friday Night Social, “A Princess in Paris.” On Saturday night, the evening starts with the Red Carpet as you step off the elevators and head to the Gala. The Gala requires a pre- purchased ticket, but everyone is invited to walk the Carpet and show off your beautiful clothing, or you can gather in the main salon and watch everyone as they arrive. Then early the next morning, dress in your resplendent robes and tiara for the Royal Breakfast. Later that day, join us for Victoria’s Fancy Dress Tea, the final paid event of the day. The Gala dinner and Tea have both sold out, but check at the Information Desk for any ticekets that may be up for sale by members who can’t go. There may also be some being sold on the Costume College Facebook groups and the Yahoo Group. In the Table of Contents, learn about the other special things we have: the Marketplace, the Bargain Basement, the Costume Exhibit, the Caught on Camera exhibit, the Photographers Studio, and the Photo Studio for self-photos. On Saturday night after the Gala, we’ll hold our Raffle, with proceeds going to our scholarship fund. Last but not least, a Panic Room will be open Friday night for those last minute sewing frenzies. On Friday, we’ll have a special guest teacher, Kevin Jones, from FIDM, who will be giving us a presentation on the royal clothing in their collection, and also those of our American princesses who married into European nobility. Now start reading! Valarie LaBore Dean, Costume College 2018 - www.costumecollege.net - 1 Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills We sold out extremely early this year for rooms. For those wondering why, I wrote an extensive post in the Costume College forum so that there are no questions, as well as a plea to have those “holding” rooms to release them. If you have a reservation currently, and need to cancel, please email me immediately. If you are without a room, please email me immediately at [email protected]. I will be starting a waiting list as well as sending out information on surrounding hotels and their available rates. As most veterans to Costume College will tell you, it is absolutely worth it to stay at the hotel for the weekend. Much of your College Experience comes from the impromptu discussions that occur in the hallways, over breakfast and during late night visits. Staying at the hotel lets you relax and enjoy the weekend without driving home LATE or getting up extra early to make it to a class on time. Warner Center Marriott has had the pleasure of hosting Costume College since 2010 and their entire STORMING THE CASTLE STORMING staff is always prepared and excited to make it an extra special weekend. We’ve heard several times that Costume College is their favorite weekend, and some employees specifically request to work just to see us. Just a reminder that all rooms include irons, ironing boards, hairdryer, and coffee-makers – with mini-refrigerators upon request (first come – first serve). The rooms are large enough to accommodate up to four people. Here are a few more reasons to stay at the hotel if extra sleep is not enough incentive: • Have a convenient place to change before the Gala and/or Tea; • Have a convenient place to store all the stuff you bring to Costume College and all the purchases you make from the Marketplace; • Discounted Breakfast Buffet on Sunday at $17.00 per person; • In walking distance of an abundance of restaurants (see Getting Food article for details); • Enjoy the hotel’s pool, Jacuzzis, work-out room, cocktail lounge and restaurant; • Costume College events are happening all weekend, and it would be a bummer for you to miss something because you were stuck in traffic! Our special room rate varies depending on availability, and are single/quadruple occupancy. Rollaways are available at an additional cost of $20 per night, for king bedded rooms only (not double bedded rooms). Parking is $15.00 per night. For those of you planning on hosting guests in your rooms during the evening and into the late night, please try and book a room on the higher floors or the same floor as hospitality suite (17th Floor). This is to ensure that we are not disturbing any other guests in the hotel, as we will not have an “Entertainment Floor” officially designated. Roommates Heading to Costume College®? Would you like to meet new people? How about save some money? We have a one-word answer to all of those questions — roommates. Whether you want just one roomie or more, we can help you to connect with others in search of the same and thereby set yourself up to have a blast, PLUS share expenses! Even if rooms have sold out, sharing with another attendee who already has a reservation can be a way for you to stay at the hotel and enjoy its amenities. This is a free service designed for you to get the best possible experience while at Costume College. We will match you with potential roommates based on the information you provide below, and then forward to you their e-mail contact information and names.