

ONLINE COURSE
Costume Development 4 week course
In this unique 4 week course Odelia will help you to develop and create your own costume!
No matter if you are just at the beginning of your Burlesque journey or are already a seasoned professional, this course will help you elevate your look!
You will work closely alongside professional costumier Odelia Opium, who brings over 20 years of industry experience to the table and develop your dream burlesque costume! In private 1:1 sessions you will create your costume concept and bring it to life.
The course will consist of 4 private sessions at dates of your choice, fully online.
You will learn how to
- develop a costume concept for your act
- choose the most flattering shapes for yourself
- choose fabrics and materials
- source pieces to use as a base for your costume
- create one base costume item of your choice
- use various handsewing & finishing techniques
- modify existing pieces
- rhinestone and embellish your costume pieces
CLASS FORMAT
WEEK 1
INTRO & CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT. We will discuss and plan your costume concept together, talk about layers and reveals, what needs making and what can be sourced (2h)
WEEK 2
CRAFTING SESSION. You get to choose and make one base costume item under Odelia´s guidance. This could be one of the following: fingerless gloves, Gstring, panel skirt, pasties etc. (2h)
WEEK 3
DETAILING. We discuss embellishments and techniques, go over your costume in detail and finalize your project. (2h)
WEEK 4
BONUS SESSION. We will use this extra time to work on a topic of your choice! (1h)
LOCATION: this course takes place live on Zoom. Download the software and join from anywhere in the world. You are welcome to record your sessions for future use! On request our sessions can also take place in person at my studio in London.
You will be required to purchase your own materials and base costume pieces.
You will be asked to prepare homework for the next session.
WHAT YOU WILL GET:
- 7 hours of mentoring with Odelia
- a strong personalized costume concept for your act
- one base costume piece of your choice, created by yourself under Odelia´s guidance
- new creative skills to use in the future for creating new acts
Prior experience is not needed.
This class can be booked any time at dates that suit you!
Additional private sessions with Odelia can be booked on request at a reduced rate of £40/h.
DATES:
get in touch to request dates!
Cost: £375
Please note: this purchase is non-refundable.