an event of Costumer's Guild West, Inc.

CLASSES
The heart of Costume College is the classes. We provide lectures, panels, demonstrations, and workshops on every kind of costuming subject. We always bring back many favorite classes from past Colleges, and feverishly work every year on all sorts of new subjects. We cover a wide range of subject matter including historical, science fiction, fantasy, theatrical, and crossover topics. Additionally, we offer an extensive selection of courses targeting the beginner, amateur, enthusiast, semi-professional, and professional costumer.

MARKETPLACE
Our Marketplace is where you will be able to find patterns, books, trims, beads, jewelry, notions, costume accessories, and much, MUCH more. The shopping begins on Friday afternoon and doesn't end until College is over. If you are unable to join us for the entire weekend, you are more than welcome in the Marketplace - membership in Costume College is not required to shop with our many and varied vendors.

THE TIME TRAVELER'S GALA
A costume-encouraged event, the Time Traveler's Gala is a sit-down dinner and dance on Saturday night featuring music from historical to frivolous to rock and roll. Put on your party clothes and join us as we dance the night away. Formal wear of any type is requested -- your imagination is the only limit. Tickets for the Gala are sold separately from College memberships (which are not required to attend the Gala), but Gala tickets are limited and sell out quickly.

SUNDAY FANTASY TEA
Another costume-encouraged event, the Sunday Fantasy Tea takes place on Sunday afternoon of College, as the name indicates. This event has become quite popular and is a nice after rest from the hustle and bustle of the daily Costume College schedule. Tea, scones, sweets, and sandwiches are served at this themed Tea in a lovely room decorated for the occasion. Tickets for the Tea are sold separately from College memberships (which are not required to attend the Tea), but Tea tickets are limited and sell out quickly.

TOURS
In the past we have visited such locations as the Disney Costume Shop, Western Costume, the fabric shopping district in Downtown Los Angeles (considered one of the biggest in the world), Universal Studios Costume Shop, Little India, and many more places that are feasts for the costumer's eyes. We will be returning to some of these familiar locations, but work on new locations every year to escort our members to. Our tours take place on the Friday of College and the Monday following. A Costume College membership is required to attend the Tours.

FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL
Join us for the Friday Night Social. This is our opening night a reception for our students and instructors in our Hospitality Suite featuring a delicious selection of appetizers, punch, and soda. It will give our members the opportunity to talk to "old timers" and the "newbies" attending Costume College. Come, ask questions, party, look at pictures, hear stories of past Colleges, and enjoy the first event of the weekend.

FRIDAY NIGHT PANIC ROOM
Don't panic, it's all under control! Join us in the Panic Room to get last minute advice, assistance, fitting and/or encouragement for your Gala attire or any other special project you need to complete for the weekend. We'll have power strips and tables available. Bring your own project, sewing machine, needles, thread, etc. We won't sew it for you, but we'll be there to help and encourage.

FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE CLASSES
In addition to every thing else we offer at Costume College, again, as part of your College membership, we offer our members a two-hour dance class on Friday night. Not only designed to teach you a few dance steps in preparation for the Gala on Saturday night, it's just a fun way to spend the evening. Our instructor is an experienced teacher and partners are never required.

SUNDAY BARGAIN BASEMENT SALE
On Sunday morning, we host a bargain basement sale. Our members bring all sorts of items to donate and we put them up for sale. The items are sometime funny and sometimes great costuming bargains and are priced at rock bottom prices. The event is open to the public and all proceeds to go benefit the Costume College scholarship fund.

SUNDAY NIGHT "SCHOOL'S OUT" PARTY
Once again, we offer a party in our Hospitality Suite as part of your College membership. It's the last night of Costume College and everyone wants to come visit and talk about all the exciting things you've learned and all the wonderful new friends you've made. The "School's Out" party offers a selection of nibbles and soft drinks, and a place to put your feet up and wind down after the fabulous weekend you've had.