Step into the world of character creation! In this dynamic, hour-long workshop, discover how painter-dyers and breakdown artists transform costumes from concept to stage and screen. We’ll explore stunning examples from A-list films, Broadway, and opera productions—and you’ll get an up-close look at the artistry that happens behind the scenes. Presented by the author of Dyeing for Entertainment, this session features real samples from shows designed by legends like Paul Tazewell, Linda Cho, Jane Greenwood, and Sandy Powell. Plus, you’ll see examples of actual workspaces used in entertainment—where the magic of dyeing, painting, and aging costumes happens every day. Come learn the techniques, textures, and details that make costumes tell a story—and how these craftspeople shape the visual language of performance worldwide.