Workshops

All workshops are “pay-what-you-can”. This means to pay what is sustainable for you!

 

COSTUME DESIGN WORKSHOP


Join experienced professional Rebecca Toon for a dynamic, pay-what-you-can, virtual workshop that takes you through the entire costume design process. We'll cover everything from the initial spark of an idea, analyzing the script and creating the first concept sketch, to the final execution, discussing material choices, collaboration with the costume shop, and how your design becomes a fully realized piece ready for the stage. This session is perfect for anyone looking to fully understand the journey of a costume from thought to reality.


Key Takeaways:

  • Concept to Sketch: Script analysis, research, and visual rendering techniques.

  • Design Realization: Understanding fabrics, construction considerations, and essential documentation.

  • Industry Insight: Learn directly from a working professional, Rebecca Toon.

  • Cost: Pay what is sustainable for you! Your contribution supports future workshops.

Rebecca Toon (BFA: Technical Theatre) is an award-winning professional costume designer for film and theatre, Rebecca’s select credits include: Heist, Misery (Vertigo Theatre) The Dark Lady, Brave Girl (Lunchbox Theatre) Romeo and Juliet (CYPT/The Shakespeare Company), Midsummer Night’s Dream, MacBeth, Richard III (The Shakespeare Company) Avenue Q, Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago (Stage West) Most recent film work includes: Brother, Witches X, The Lily & The Scorpion, Suzy Makes Cupcakes, Gaby Time and What’s the Word for which Rebecca was honoured with a CAFTCAD award for Excellence in Costume Design. Emmy-nominated for her work as an Assistant Designer on The Last of Us, Rebecca splits her time between film and theatre. 

 

SET DESIGN WORKSHOP

Forget dusty renderings! Join Hanne Loosen, award-winning veteran of the scene shop and the stage for a high-impact, virtual workshop that strips back the mystery of building worlds. We’re tearing down the wall between concept and construction, guiding you through the entire, electrifying journey of theatre set design.

We’ll conquer everything from that first, thrilling script impulse to the final technical cue, diving deep into material philosophy, collaborating effectively with the technical crew, and ensuring your vision solidifies into a breathtaking, fully realized environment for performance. This session is your all-access pass to mastering the transformation from raw thought to tangible stage reality.

Key Takeaways

  • Conceptual Genesis: Mastering script dissection, deep research dives, and forging your initial visual vocabulary into compelling concept sketches.

  • The Build Realized: Decoding fabrics, structure, safety codes, and producing the irrefutable documentation required for flawless fabrication.

  • Pro Insight: Unlocking the direct, hard-won wisdom of a working professional, Hanne Loosen.

Hanne Loosen is a Calgary based theatre designer with European roots. She obtained a BFA in costume design from Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts and Design, and a MFA in scenography from the Technical University in Berlin. Hanne worked across Europe, including on The White Night Festival of Saint Petersburg in Russia and the Innsbruck Festival of Early Music in Austria, before she called Calgary home.

Select design credits include: The Tall Building (Handsome Alice Theatre); Skylight, The Shoplifters (Theatre Calgary); The Three Musketeers, Macbeth (Shakespeare Company); Sextet (Verb Theatre); Cinderella, The Magic Flute (Calgary Opera); Bea, Shakespeare’s Will (Sage Theatre);  Children's Corner (State Opera Berlin); Attila (Mariinsky Theatre); and Three Sisters (Stage Entertainment Amsterdam).

Hanne is a member of the Associated Designers of Canada.