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Choose a fabric that’s suitable for your character’s outfit, but also keep the circumstances in which you plan to wear your outfit in mind. A cosplay cloak has to look good but doesn’t necessarily have to be warm.

Warmth, drape, fabric price, comfort, aesthetic, wearing context,… are some examples of things that can influence your decision. ( Image source) Materials:īefore deciding what fabrics to make your cloak or cape out of, ask yourself what you’re trying to achieve first. ( Image source) ĭetails like a hood or armholes can make your cape extra comfortable, and you’ve got a wide range of options when it comes to fasteners, too. A floor-length cape has a very different effect and function than a cape that reaches your hips, or even a capelet. Aside of volume, you can also play around with length.

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( Image source) [ID: drawing showing five types of coats: rectangle, quarter circle, half circle, half fitted circle, full circle. Instead of making a skirt, you leave your circle open in the front, and cut a hole that fits your neck rather than your waist. Savvy sewists will notice these cape types are similar to circle skirts.

Full circle cape: this cloak will cover your full body and keep you nice and warm.

It won’t cover you completely, but it will cover your back, shoulders, and more of your body than a normal half circle cape would.

Fitted half circle cape: similar to a half circle cape, but made out of three separate pieces to fit around your body better.

Half circle cape: will cover both your back and shoulders and some of your body, which will give you extra warmth.

Quarter circle cape: slightly more flared than a rectangle cape, but will still only cover your back.

This type of cape won’t give you a lot of warmth as it will only cover your back. They consist out of a simple rectangle that can be tied or clasped at the neck.

Rectangle cape: the type of cape American superheroes wear.

The creativity that moves around the room is contagious, often at the end of the class during the critique each piece will be completely different, just like the painters! Please keep in mind that this is not a competition, everyone has their own unique vision.Ooh, I love capes! Making capes Types of capes: A beginner might work along side an expert and have the opportunity to watch him or her put things together. Artists will have the opportunity to paint or draw the model in various settings, lighting and props… There will be artists of different abilities in the same class, I feel this is a great way to learn. What to expect of this class: In this class we often use nude models sometimes models are draped other times we may use a clothed model in an interior.

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If you would like to bring your own paint box easel feel free to do so. We have several easels here at the center and plan to purchase more….it will be first come first serve, so you may want to come early to setup and assure yourself a good spot. If you are a beginner to drawing from the figure here are some suggested supplies: 1 18″x24″ Newsprint pad ( for the warm up or gesture drawings, these are quick sketches and you may not want to use up your good paper) 1 18″x24″ drawing pad (nicer paper for long poses) Soft charcoal (my favorite is the alpha-color Char-kole 12 pack make sure you get the compressed charcoal not the pastel) An ebony pencil An eraser (just a regular eraser like you had in school) For more advanced students: All students are welcome and encouraged to work in the medium of their choice, In this class there will be students working in oils, acrylics, water colors, pastels, collage, and any combination you can think of….if you are painting we ask that you please bring and take home with you your solvent or water. This class meets in the Owl Hall on the main level of the Education Wing.

Students will receive individual instruction as well as group critiques. Students will be encouraged to find their own voices and explore various mediums. In this class, students can practice their drawing or painting skills while working from a live model.