Workshop with Terri Dans
August 15 & 16 from 10 AM – 6 PM
Location: Canadian Stage, Wardrobe Shop, 26 Berkeley St.
Behind every great costume is a cutter with a sharp eye, a steady hand, and probably a very well-loved tape measure. If you're interested in developing those skills, join legendary cutter Terri Dans for this two-day intensive workshop.
Combining instruction with hands-on practice, participants will learn the fundamentals of garment cutting by drafting a men’s pattern block for a doublet. From taking measurements to fittings, you'll gain practical experience and insight into the cutter's role in professional costume production.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficient sewing skills
- At least 1 year of practical experience working in a wardrobe construction shop
- A passion for costume construction and craftsmanship
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply by submitting your resume and a short statement (maximum 150 words) explaining your interest in the workshop by July 28, 2026 to wardrobeworkshop@canadianstage.com. Please combine the resume and paragraph into 1 PDF file.
*The workshop is free of charge. Space is limited to 10 participants.
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Terri Dans is a theatrical menswear cutter/tailor with over 35 years of experience at The Stratford Festival of Canada. In addition to her work at the Festival, she has created costumes for theatre, film, dance and opera across Canada and the USA. From period doublets to fine tailoring to ice dance, she has worked with Canadian and International designers, bringing their concepts to life, and providing performers with costumes that tell their character’s story. |
She has a wide interest in collecting, researching and understanding modern and historical pattern drafting systems and has developed and taught classes in both tailoring and patternmaking.