GBACG Costume Academy 2026

For all those who love creating! Costume Academy is a one-day event where you can learn techniques to take your projects to the next level. The day consists of three sessions and includes a variety of class topics, such as ribbon trim, care of vintage clothing, leafy leather cloak clasps and a variety of accessories from various eras.

Here's how it works: There are three time slots with four classes each. Students choose up to three classes, one for each time slot. There will be an hour and a half lunch break after the first session and a 30 minute break between the last two sessions. 

The registration cost for members of GBACG is $70.00 and tickets go on sale on Wednesday, February 11th at 7 pm. For non-members the cost is $75.00 and tickets will go on sale on Friday, February 13th at 7pm based on availability. Join the guild before February 1st to get the member rate and to sign up before non-members! (https://gbacg.org/join-us/) Be sure to check the classes offered before purchasing a membership.

Classes are listed here: https://gbacg.org/costume-academy/class-schedule/

Registration and Class Sign-Up Process

After registering for Costume Academy through Ticket Tailor, you will be sent an email confirmation from Ticket Tailor with a link to make your class choices. Please pick a first and second choice in each time slot in order of preference when registering. If you do not receive the email, check your spam, promotions, or trash folder. If you still can't find the email, please contact CostumeAcademy@gbacg.org. Students will be placed in classes based on their registration time. Please submit your selections within 24 hours of registering or you will lose your priority.  We will start sending out class schedules by Feb. 18th. 

Some classes may have an additional kit or handout fee payable after receiving class schedule confirmation. Kit and handout fees are payable TO THE INSTRUCTOR. You will receive your invoice from the instructor. Please make sure to pay within three days or you will lose your space in the class!

Classes

For full description of each class including the class fees please visit the Costume Academy site.

1st Session 10am-11:30am

A. How to Make and use Ribbon Pleater Boards (SOLD OUT)

B. Traveling Dress Form

C. Beginning and Intermediate Knitting

D. Make a Zwirnknopf Button

2nd Session 1pm-2:30pm

A. Make a Mid-19th Century Pleated Ribbon Evening Headdress (SOLD OUT)

B. Fine Feathers: Making a Hair Decoration with Ostrich Plumes

C. Chīsana mizuhiki (小さな水引): a small knotted cord sampler

D. The Thousand faces of the Prairie Point Fold

3rd Session 3:00pm-4:30pm

A. Fairy Wing Headband

B. Strawberry Fields Forever

C. Costuming on a Shoestring

D. Nautilus Cockade

Additional Details

Transfer Policy: There will be no refunds offered due to cancellation or no-shows. You may sell and transfer your registration to another person by emailing costumeacademy@gbacg.org. All transfers must be completed by March 18th at 5pm. Please note that the new student will take over the original student's classes. They don't get to choose new classes.

Classes will be held at Language Studies International, 2015 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704 (map). Berkeley has free street parking on Sundays! Also, the Downtown Berkeley BART station is a block from the location. The nearest parking garage is Allston Way Garage at 2061 Allston Way, one block from LSI.

As we have attendees with significant allergies, please refrain from wearing perfumes or bringing anything scented (including flowers) to workshops.