Advanced Dye Techniques

Course Date: Sunday 3 November 2024

Application Deadline: Tuesday 8 October 2024, 0900

Following on from an Introduction to Costume Dye & Breakdown, this 1-day course aims to provide a more in-depth understanding of dye techniques and methods used within the Costume Department.

This hands-on workshop will offer the opportunity to:

> Create your own colour sample chart using a selection of Dylon/Dypro dyes

> Test dyes on a range of different fabrics such as cotton, silks, wools, and synthetics

> Learn about colour theory, and how to colour match and overdye

> Use these skills to due a ready-made garment or length of fabric.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at Costume practitioners working within the film and TV industry, and who have already completed the Introduction to Costume Dye & Breakdown course.

Tutors:

This course will be delivered by by industry professional dye and breakdown artists Kirsty Steel (Outlander, Good Omens, Avengers) and Lorraine Grice (Royal Opera House, Outlander, Star Wars).

Eligibility:

This session is specifically for established film and television practitioners based in Scotland. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. BECTU opportunities for those in other areas of the UK can be found here: England, Wales.

> Applicants should be based and working freelance in film and television in Scotland.

> We’re targeting practitioners working in scripted production for this course.

> Students are not eligible for this training.

Selection:

> As this is a workshop style course, there are a limited number of spaces available to allow participants the opportunity to interact and ask questions.

> Applicants must have already completed the 1-day Introduction to Costume Dye & Breakdown course at the time of application

> Priority for spaces will be given to eligible BECTU members.

> If more BECTU members apply than spaces available, places will be given to those who demonstrate the greatest professional need for this training.

> Places are provided free of charge but are worth a considerable amount. Please only apply if you can commit to attending the session.

> We have a travel fund to support anyone who may need help with travel costs.