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Count of Monte Cristo Costuming Inspiration
The Count of Monte Cristo is an adventure novel by the French writers Alexandre Dumas and his chief collaborator Auguste Maquet. It was first released as a cliff hanger serial from 1844 to 1846, then published in book form in 1846. The novel is set in France, Italy, and various islands in the Mediterranean Sea during the historical events of 1815–1839. […]
Meet Your Board: Michelle Atno-Hall, Member at Large
Why costuming? What brought you here? I have always been a history buff; it’s the Atno family curse. My dad’s family lived in West Orange, New Jersey; my grandmother took him when he was three to see Thomas Edison’s funeral procession when he was buried there. She knew it was an important historical moment that she wanted her son to […]
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Founded in 1990, the Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild (GBACG) is an educational and social group, promoting all aspects of costume and textile arts: historical, science fiction, vintage, fantasy, and other genres. We offer yearly memberships in our group that entitles members to discounts on many of our events and workshops. We welcome all levels of experience, especially the non-sewer or novice!
We sponsor anywhere from 6-8 costumed Events each year. Activities range from picnics and dinners to museum and event visits; costume themes can be historical, science fiction, fantasy, and other genres – the only limit is your imagination!
Upcoming Events are listed on the GBACG Calendar
The guild offers a number of Workshops that allow students an opportunity to learn costuming techniques from experts and to work in-depth on costuming projects. The GBACG also hosts Costume Academy, one day of workshops where you can sign up to take multiple classes.
Upcoming Workshops are listed on the GBACG Calendar.
Besides becoming part of the greater community of costume enthusiasts, GBACG members receive the discounted price to all of our events, workshops, and Costume Academy. In addition, they receive a discounted price to events sponsored by our Sister Organizations. Put all that together with our information-packed website and email list, and you’ll never be without support and information for your costuming interests.