Scraplesque Workshop #1: How to Deconstruct a Ball Gown

Some performers dream of dancing in ballgowns. We dream of ripping the gown apart.

Join us on October 3 for a hands-on workshop where we’ll turn rags to riches! Learn the art of deconstructing a ballgown and transforming it into a fabulous, one-of-a-kind burlesque costume.

Bring along that ballgown hiding in your overstuffed craft stash, or hunt one down at your favorite thrift store. No gown? No problem—we’ll have extras ready for you to snip, stitch, and sass up.

Feeling extra daring? Put your new creation to the ultimate test by applying for our Scraplesque Competition here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWlAbAtuPkyQslLhQWnqGtXVRh6pvf_j-uQ4lzPTf7WCU0kQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Meet your host: Paola Gonzalez!
For the past five years, Paola Gonzalez has been turning thrifted finds into reimagined fashion through her upcycling content. Her work blends sustainability with storytelling, inspiring audiences to see clothes as canvases for creativity. When she’s not behind the sewing machine, Paola is a Creative Director at a media company, developing campaigns that spotlight culture, identity, and self-expression.

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This event is made possible through the LARCH Fund from the Spruill Center for the Arts.