This training course gives participants the opportunity to learn the basic techniques of costume dyeing and breakdown for film and television.

This hands-on workshop will include the opportunity to:

• Work with dyes
• Learn how to dirty down and age fabric and clothing
• Create blood stains on textiles

Delivered by industry professional dye and breakdown artists on site at Wardpark Studios in Cumbernauld, this practical hands-on course will include the opportunity to work with dyes, learn how to dirty down and age fabric and clothing and create blood stains on textiles.

Who is this course for?
This course is for Costume practitioners working within the film and TV industry.

Tutors:
This course will be delivered 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Access:

• The training room is has step-free access, accessible parking and accessible toilets.
• Access requirements can be arranged for those selected including BSL translation, captions and large print.
• We can help with travel costs for those based outwith Glasgow.